Back Cove Beauty! This stately 5 bedroom (or 4 bedrooms plus a roomy office), 2.5 bath home located on a corner lot in coveted Back Cove is just steps from Baxter Blvd, vibrant local restaurants & shopping and moments to all that Portland's Old Port has to offer. This wonderful home has been freshly painted throughout and features stunning period details alongside modern conveniences & updates, so you can move right in! The front porch greets you as you enter with a gorgeous entry door featuring a leaded glass surround & a breathtaking storm door which sets the tone for the entire home beautifully. The entry area with drop zone and interior door opens up into the foyer, the spacious front-to-back living room with gas fireplace is perfect for gatherings, both the formal dining room and breakfast room feature plenty of built-in cabinets & shelving, the updated kitchen features a gas stove, island, pantry and plenty of storage, a rear mudroom and 1/2 bath complete the 1st floor layout. Access either the front or back staircase to the 2nd floor, which features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths including the primary suite. The 3rd floor features another bedroom/office and a large bonus/flex room. In the basement you'll find a partially finished room, built-in work bench and plenty of storage. This home has been impeccably maintained with updated roof, windows and gas boiler. Vehicle storage onsite with a 1.5 car garage and patio for seating and a grill in the rear. The front and side gardens are simply magical and feature a walking path, space for seating, flowering trees, shrubs and perennials providing privacy & beauty in an enchanting oasis in which to commune with nature. Seasonal water views of Back Cove & lovely hardwood floors complete the undeniable appeal of this home.
Closed
$1,172,500
52 Melrose Street, Portland, ME 04101
5beds
3,418sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,173,500 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 01, 2025 at 12:07pm
Listed by:
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1618552

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Full Bath, Suite
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Features, Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet
- Level: Third
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Dining Area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Gas Fireplace
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
- Basement: Interior,Full,Sump Pump,Doghouse,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,418
- Total interior livable area: 3,418 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,418
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Back Cove
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Well Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, City Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: 52Melrose StreetPortland12610
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Back Cove
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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