Dreaming of a Melrose Victorian with stained glass and an updated kitchen? Something you’d be proud to show off to your friends? Walkable to downtown and the Fells? A fenced-in yard for your dog? This home checks every Melrose box. Spend warm nights with a drink on your front porch, then step into a warm, inviting foyer that instantly feels like home. With high ceilings and original woodwork, the space feels effortlessly regal. No more yelling at your family to get out of the kitchen while you cook—there’s plenty of seating for them to admire your perfect chopping skills. A bathroom and mudroom complete the first floor. Three bedrooms and a large full bathroom complete the second floor, while the third floor offers expansion potential. Nothing to do but move in and watch your beautiful Japanese Maple bloom! Enjoy a level, fenced-in yard with a patio off the kitchen, a freshly painted interior, and tons of storage in the basement. All set in an adorable, commuter friendly neighborhood!
Sold for $1,125,000
$1,125,000
36 Chester St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,138 Square Feet Lot
$1,122,700 Zestimate®
$684/sqft
$3,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,122,700
$1.04M - $1.20M
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Front porchOriginal woodworkBeautiful japanese mapleUpdated kitchenThree bedroomsWarm inviting foyerHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Lauren Maguire 617-750-5263,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
Candis Parry
Keller Williams Realty Colonial Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73494859
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 161.21
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 13.25
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154.11
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 12.67
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 129.78
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 10.67
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 37.13
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 8.25
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 80.21
- Dimensions: 9.17 x 8.75
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 185.78
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 14.67
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 175.58
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 12.25
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 164.25
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 13.5
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 150.58
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.58
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Mud Room, Home Office, Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,644
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,138 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0B6 P:0000008,652899
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $684/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $862,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,543
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,125,000+26.4%$684/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $889,900+107%$541/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73494859 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2011 | Sold | $430,000-1.7%$262/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2011 | Price change | $437,500-1.7%$266/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Heritage #71273189 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $445,000-5.3%$271/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Heritage #71273189 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2006 | Sold | $470,000$286/sqft |
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| 10/22/2004 | Sold | $470,000+176.5%$286/sqft |
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| 5/17/1996 | Sold | $170,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,543 +2.3% | $862,900 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $8,348 +3.5% | $840,700 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $8,064 -0.6% | $773,900 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $8,110 +3.8% | $767,300 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $7,815 +5% | $713,700 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $7,444 +10% | $673,700 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $6,770 -0.1% | $626,300 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $6,778 +4.1% | $598,200 +8.4% |
| 2017 | $6,510 -1.1% | $551,700 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $6,584 +10.3% | $534,000 +16% |
| 2015 | $5,967 +3.6% | $460,400 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $5,760 +3% | $433,700 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $5,590 +0.5% | $429,000 -1.5% |
| 2012 | $5,560 +9.4% | $435,700 +6.9% |
| 2011 | $5,080 +6.5% | $407,700 +3.2% |
| 2010 | $4,768 +2.8% | $395,000 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $4,638 +5.1% | $408,300 -3.5% |
| 2008 | $4,412 +4% | $423,000 -2% |
| 2007 | $4,244 +15.1% | $431,700 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $3,688 +3.8% | $383,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,552 +5.5% | $364,700 +24.8% |
| 2004 | $3,367 +3.4% | $292,300 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,256 +2.6% | $265,800 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,172 +6.3% | $243,800 +14.6% |
| 2000 | $2,984 +12.8% | $212,700 +26.4% |
| 1999 | $2,646 | $168,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wyoming
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Mvmms
- High: Mhs
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- Wyoming
- 36 Chester St
