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Home Massachusetts Melrose Homes for Sale

225 Howard St Melrose, MA 02176

35 Days on Boston Pads
Price Reduced $26,000
31 Photos
$949,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2541 SQFT
0.18 Acre
HOA: N/A
225 Howard St
Melrose, MA 02176

Property Description

Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands Station is full of life, character & warmth. The formal fireplaced Living Room and Dining Room with custom built-ins are truly the heart of this home. The Home Office (which could easily have a door replace a window to the deck for a private entrance) is currently being used as a Sunroom. So many unique details, this home needs to be seen to appreciate the tasteful touches. Three nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a full bathroom. Use your creativity to update the Kitchen and make the Accessory Apartment in Lower Level something really special as it features a kitchen set up, bedroom, family room with fireplace, another full bathroom and its own separate entrance. Convenient to Highways, Schools, tons of Shopping options, Restaurants and more. Don't wait too long to see this one!

Property Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X10
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops - Paper Based, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12X11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 19X12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Double, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X11
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X11
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Finished, Full, Interior Access

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5X4
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8X7
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 7X4
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • Medical Facility
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Cooling: Wall AC, Window AC
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2541
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1958
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73450034
  • Last Updated: 12/05/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
12/01/2025Price Change$949,000$373MLSPIN
11/04/2025Active$975,000$384MLSPIN
10/31/2025New$975,000$384MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Horace Mann School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-5

0.34mi

Colby Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

Bellevue Golf Club

Golf Course

0.05mi

Porter St @ East St

131

0.43mi

Porter St @ Moreland Rd

131

0.44mi

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Seller's Representative: Barbara Grasso, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS ID#: 73450034

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