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Price cut: $200K (6/5)

$1,899,000

228 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176

7beds

6,639sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1908

0.54 Acres Lot

$2,540,200 Zestimate^®

$286/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Heated poolCentral airThree-car garageCorinthian columnsPorch off the libraryDining room muralSix-plus bedrooms

On a gracious rise along Melrose’s East Side stands one of the city’s defining Colonial Revival residences, a home of uncommon pedigree and enduring architectural distinction.This estate announces itself in measured flourishes—Corinthian columns, dentil and deeply carved crown moldings, a portico approached with quiet ceremony—before yielding to an interior that feels both composed and alive. A bridal staircase arcs upward with theatrical ease; woodwork gleams; a dining room mural lingers like a remembered season. Across more than fifteen rooms and six-plus bedrooms, the proportions invite not only admiration but use: rooms for gathering, for retreat, for the gentle rituals of daily life. Beyond, the grounds unfold as a private resort— heated pool, pergola, and a sweep of green—watched over by a porch off the library. With central air, a three-car garage, and proximity to downtown Melrose, it is a house of consequence, ready to be lived in fully.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 400
Dimensions: 25 x 16

Bedroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 272
Dimensions: 17 x 16

Bedroom 3

Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 225
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Bedroom 4

Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Bedroom 5

Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors
Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting
Level: First
Area: 285
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Family room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
Level: First
Area: 375
Dimensions: 25 x 15

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cable Hookup
Level: First
Area: 180
Dimensions: 15 x 12

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 225
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wainscoting, Cedar Closet(s), Breakfast Bar / Nook, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Library, Game Room, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Bedroom, Bathroom
Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Other, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Windows: Bay/Bow/Box
Basement: Full,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 5
Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior area

Total structure area: 6,639
Total interior livable area: 6,639 sqft
Finished area above ground: 6,639

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Parking

Total spaces: 11
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 3
Uncovered spaces: 8

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.54 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 655993
Zoning: URA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial Revival
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Slate,Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1908

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Subdivision: East Side

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $286/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,870,700
Annual tax amount: $18,520
Date on market: 3/26/2026
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$2,540,200

$2.26M - $2.87M

$6,745/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2026	Price change	$1,899,000-9.5%$286/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73492557 Report a problem
5/29/2026	Price change	$2,099,000-3.5%$316/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73492557 Report a problem
5/11/2026	Price change	$2,174,900-1.1%$328/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73492557 Report a problem
3/26/2026	Listed for sale	$2,199,000+46.6%$331/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73492557 Report a problem
11/9/2016	Sold	$1,500,000+1%$226/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/23/2016	Pending sale	$1,485,000$224/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #72058797 Report a problem
8/26/2016	Listed for sale	$1,485,000+6.1%$224/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #72058797 Report a problem
7/2/2012	Listing removed	$1,399,000$211/sqft
Source: Warren Residential Group, LLC #71309698 Report a problem
3/20/2012	Price change	$1,399,000-6.7%$211/sqft
Source: Warren Residential Group, LLC #71309698 Report a problem
11/10/2011	Listed for sale	$1,499,000+53.4%$226/sqft
Source: Warren Residential Group, LLC #71309698 Report a problem
10/30/2003	Sold	$977,000+105.7%$147/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/3/1995	Sold	$475,000$72/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$18,520 +3.6%	$1,870,700 +3.9%
2024	$17,878 -3.2%	$1,800,400 +1.6%
2023	$18,474 -0.1%	$1,772,900 +1.3%
2022	$18,496 +3%	$1,749,900 +6.7%
2021	$17,959 +1.9%	$1,640,100 +2.8%
2020	$17,632 +13.5%	$1,595,700 +11.1%
2019	$15,530 -2.6%	$1,436,600 +2.1%
2018	$15,938 +9.8%	$1,406,700 +14.3%
2017	$14,519 -0.9%	$1,230,400 +3.6%
2016	$14,646 +9.4%	$1,187,800 +15%
2015	$13,389 +0.4%	$1,033,100 +2.8%
2014	$13,341 +4.8%	$1,004,600 +2.8%
2013	$12,736 +9.6%	$977,400 +7.3%
2012	$11,619 +2.4%	$910,600
2011	$11,346 +0.5%	$910,600 -2.6%
2010	$11,289 +4.7%	$935,300 -1.5%
2009	$10,786 +7.3%	$949,500 -1.5%
2008	$10,052 +3.6%	$963,800 -2.3%
2007	$9,700 +2.1%	$986,800
2006	$9,503 +3.8%	$986,800 +4.9%
2005	$9,159 +1.9%	$940,400 +20.5%
2004	$8,989 +3.4%	$780,300 +10%
2003	$8,691 +2.6%	$709,500 +9%
2002	$8,467 +4.6%	$650,800 +12.8%
2000	$8,094 -12.9%	$576,900 -2.4%
1999	$9,289	$590,900

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