Rare opportunity to own a classic center entrance Colonial situated on a level corner lot in Melrose’s sought-after Upper East Side. This home has lots of charm and offers tremendous potential to make it your own. The front-to-back living room features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and beautiful crown molding. A formal dining room showcases a built-in china cabinet, chair rail, and matching crown moldings. The oversized kitchen includes a well-defined work area and a generous dining space that opens directly to a 16' x 12' screened-in porch. The spacious primary bedroom includes a closet that goes to the attic. All BR's enjoy hardwood flooring. The lower level offers additional finished front to back space perfect for a family room - plus an older half bath ready for updating. A charming yard and garage/driveway parking off Norman Road complete the package. While the home does need cosmetic updates, it is truly a diamond in the rough. Located in one of Melrose's prime neighborhoods
Sold for $805,000
$805,000
203 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
1,922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
6,321 Square Feet Lot
$822,400 Zestimate®
$419/sqft
$4,136 Estimated rent
Home value
$822,400
$757,000 - $888,000
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Screened-in porchOversized kitchenCorner lotFormal dining roomSpacious primary bedroomHardwood flooringBuilt-in bookcases
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Listed by:
John Bulman 781-665-2222,
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate 781-665-2222
Bought with:
Nellie Aikenhead
Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73406230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 152
- Dimensions: 19 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Paper Based, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,922
- Total interior livable area: 1,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,922
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Frontage length: 70.00
Lot
- Size: 6,321 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 750
- Parcel number: M:F10 P:0000018,660680
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $419/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,228
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $805,000-3%$419/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406230 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Contingent | $829,900$432/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $829,900$432/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406230 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,228 -0.3% | $831,100 |
| 2024 | $8,253 +5.9% | $831,100 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $7,792 +1.9% | $747,800 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $7,644 -1.5% | $723,200 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $7,757 -0.9% | $708,400 |
| 2020 | $7,828 +13.2% | $708,400 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $6,918 +1% | $640,000 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $6,848 -1% | $604,400 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $6,917 +8.7% | $586,200 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $6,364 +0.9% | $516,100 +6% |
| 2015 | $6,310 -1% | $486,900 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $6,376 +5.2% | $480,100 +3.2% |
| 2013 | $6,059 +1.5% | $465,000 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $5,970 +2.4% | $467,900 |
| 2011 | $5,830 +2.2% | $467,900 -1% |
| 2010 | $5,702 +6.3% | $472,400 |
| 2009 | $5,366 +3.2% | $472,400 -5.2% |
| 2008 | $5,198 -2.2% | $498,400 -7.8% |
| 2007 | $5,316 +8.3% | $540,800 +6.1% |
| 2006 | $4,909 +3.8% | $509,800 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,729 +2.1% | $485,500 +20.7% |
| 2004 | $4,634 +3.4% | $402,300 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,481 +2.6% | $365,800 +9% |
| 2002 | $4,366 +8.1% | $335,600 +16.6% |
| 2000 | $4,038 +15.3% | $287,800 +29.2% |
| 1999 | $3,501 | $222,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply/Winthrop
- Middle: Mmvms
- High: Melrose High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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