Welcome home to this updated Victorian in the desirable Melrose Highlands neighborhood. Greet your guests on the large front porch and welcome them into this newly renovated charmer! Renovated 1st floor in 2019 and boasts a new kitchen area-cabinets,quarzite stone counters and island, stainless appliances,new plumbing and flooring. Open floorplan with great space for family living and entertaining.Large mudroom, pantry and 1/2 bath complete the first floor. Second floor offers three bedrooms including a primary bedroom with new walk in closet (2019) and space created and plumbed for primary bath. Large family bath. Third floor offers two additional heated rooms with closets. Freshly painted exterior (2023), newer roof (2015), family bath renovation (2018). Detached two car garage with ample storage. Large lot featuring mature plantings and trees, perfect for neighborhood s'mores nights! Ample basement storage. Easy access to schools, commuter rail and orange line to the North End.
Sold for $1,029,000
$1,029,000
38 Orris St, Melrose, MA 02176
5beds
2,113sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,183,200 Zestimate®
$487/sqft
$4,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,183,200
$1.12M - $1.27M
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Updated victorianGreat spaceEasy access to schoolsNew walk in closetLarge front porchOpen floorplanMature plantings
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Listed by:
Lynn Findlay 617-909-6979,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont 617-484-5300,
Martha Whitten Delaney 617-413-1051
Bought with:
Susan Gormady Group
Classified Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73117171
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 3 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 136
- Dimensions: 17 x 8
Family room
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Nursery
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,113
- Total interior livable area: 2,113 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 658083
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Public School
Location
- Region: Melrose
- Subdivision: Melrose Highlands
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2023 | Sold | $1,029,000+14.5%$487/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73117171 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Contingent | $899,000$425/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73117171 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000+23.7%$425/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73117171 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2019 | Sold | $726,500+3.8%$344/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $699,900$331/sqft |
Source: Marie T. Wood REALTORS� #72533464 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,133 +29.5% | $1,023,500 +29.9% |
| 2024 | $7,826 -0.2% | $788,100 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $7,839 0% | $752,300 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $7,840 +4.4% | $741,700 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $7,513 +6% | $686,100 +7% |
| 2020 | $7,086 +10.8% | $641,300 +8.4% |
| 2019 | $6,395 +1.4% | $591,600 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $6,304 +3.1% | $556,400 +7.3% |
| 2017 | $6,117 -1% | $518,400 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $6,179 +3.8% | $501,100 +9.1% |
| 2015 | $5,955 +4.4% | $459,500 +7% |
| 2014 | $5,704 +1.9% | $429,500 |
| 2013 | $5,596 +2.1% | $429,500 |
| 2012 | $5,480 +2.4% | $429,500 |
| 2011 | $5,352 +1.6% | $429,500 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $5,269 +2.7% | $436,500 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $5,129 +5.4% | $451,500 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $4,866 +4% | $466,500 -2% |
| 2007 | $4,677 +1.3% | $475,800 -0.7% |
| 2006 | $4,615 +3.8% | $479,200 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $4,447 +8.9% | $456,600 +28.8% |
| 2004 | $4,083 +3.5% | $354,400 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,946 +2.6% | $322,100 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,846 +2.1% | $295,600 +10.1% |
| 2000 | $3,767 +8.3% | $268,500 +21.3% |
| 1999 | $3,479 | $221,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery
- Middle: Melrose
- High: Melrose Hs
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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