Offer Deadline: 6pm today 07/22/2025. Victorian-era Colonial in Melrose’s East Side offers nearly 4,000 living sqft of elegant living. Once a doctor’s residence, this 6-bed, 2.5-bath home blends original detail—hardwood floors, pocket doors, 3 fireplaces—with modern updates including 2-zone central air & 200 AMP electrical. Flexible layout features double parlor, library, & sun-filled great room with Palladian windows, kitchen with walk in pantry that leads to a formal dining area . Vaulted walk-up attic offers expansion potential. Set in a quiet zone just steps to downtown, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, schools, shops, restaurants, commuter rail, Public Library, Mt Hood & Bellevue Golf Club, Ell Pond, and Tennis Courts. Don’t miss the Hillside Avenue Block Party, a beloved tradition that has been celebrated for over 10 years, bringing neighbors together in community. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Melrose history, beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, with heritage and heart
Sold for $1,375,000
$1,375,000
22 Hillside Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
6beds
3,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
8,677 Square Feet Lot
$1,378,700 Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$5,203 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,378,700
$1.27M - $1.49M
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Formal dining areaHardwood floorsWalk in pantryPocket doorsPalladian windows
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Listed by:
Diane Basemera 617-710-0124,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Tanya Doherty
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73404433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s), Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Breezeway
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Window(s) - Picture, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - 1/4, Closet, 1/4 Bath, Bedroom, Great Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Picture, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Bath
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,962
- Total interior livable area: 3,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,596
- Finished area below ground: 366
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,677 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: D8 0 73,654991
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $1,375,000+5.9%$347/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73404433 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,299,000$328/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73404433 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+209.3%$328/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73404433 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2001 | Sold | $420,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,905 +1.1% | $1,000,500 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $9,796 +1.3% | $986,500 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $9,666 +5.5% | $927,600 +7% |
| 2022 | $9,165 +1.8% | $867,100 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $9,005 -0.9% | $822,400 |
| 2020 | $9,088 +13.1% | $822,400 +10.6% |
| 2019 | $8,035 +2.2% | $743,300 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $7,864 +3.8% | $694,100 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $7,579 -5.3% | $642,300 -1% |
| 2016 | $8,003 +8.6% | $649,100 +14.2% |
| 2015 | $7,368 +2.7% | $568,500 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $7,177 +3.1% | $540,400 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $6,962 +3.9% | $534,300 +1.8% |
| 2012 | $6,700 +14.3% | $525,100 +11.7% |
| 2011 | $5,860 +3.4% | $470,300 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $5,666 +3.1% | $469,400 -2.9% |
| 2009 | $5,493 +3.5% | $483,500 -5% |
| 2008 | $5,307 +2.6% | $508,800 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $5,170 -1.2% | $525,900 -3.2% |
| 2006 | $5,232 +3.8% | $543,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $5,039 +6.2% | $517,400 +25.6% |
| 2004 | $4,744 +3.5% | $411,800 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,585 +2.6% | $374,300 +9% |
| 2002 | $4,469 +6.9% | $343,500 +15.3% |
| 2000 | $4,181 -5.5% | $298,000 +5.9% |
| 1999 | $4,425 | $281,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winthrop
- Middle: Melrose Middle
- 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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- Middlesex County
- Melrose
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- East Side
- 22 Hillside Ave
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