Charming Victorian single-family home w/ wrap around porch features both lovely period detail & modern conveniences. Boasting 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, this home has plenty of living/entertaining space plus room for expansion. On the main level enjoy a welcoming foyer, main stair case adorned w/ wainscoting & chair rail, formal living room w/ high ceilings & period molding, half bath & an additional family room w/ bay windows, custom built-ins & a window seat. Kitchen comes complete w/ an island breakfast bar, window seat, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, vent hood & gas cooking. Grand formal dining room features classic wood paneling & a built-in hutch. Gorgeous grounds offer grassy yard space, garden, koi pond, free standing storage shed & a blue stone patio. Systems incl. gas heat, central A/C, Nest t-stats & tankless hot water heater, newer roof (2019) & freshly painted exterior. Plenty of off-street parking & garage. Walk to downtown Melrose & commuter rail train.
Sold for $970,000
$970,000
43 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
2,235sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1874
7,388 Square Feet Lot
$1,170,800 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$5,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,170,800
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Island breakfast barLovely period detailGorgeous groundsNewer roofKoi pondBay windowsWindow seat
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Listed by:
Patti Reilly Team 617-285-2327,
RE/MAX Destiny 617-576-3800
Bought with:
The Ali Joyce Team
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73156352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wood, Enclosed Shower - Plastic
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,235
- Total interior livable area: 2,235 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,388 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 654971
- 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: 1874
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $789,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,222
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2023 | Sold | $970,000-3%$434/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Contingent | $999,900$447/sqft |
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| 9/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $999,900+63.9%$447/sqft |
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| 7/30/2015 | Sold | $610,000+6.1%$273/sqft |
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| 6/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $575,000+19.3%$257/sqft |
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| 5/31/2006 | Sold | $482,000$216/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,771 +6.6% | $886,000 +7% |
| 2024 | $8,226 +0% | $828,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,222 +0.5% | $789,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,180 +2.8% | $773,900 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $7,954 +4.5% | $726,400 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $7,612 +11% | $688,900 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $6,857 -0.5% | $634,300 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $6,890 +3.7% | $608,100 +8% |
| 2017 | $6,641 +4.3% | $562,800 +9% |
| 2016 | $6,365 +5.3% | $516,200 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $6,045 +3.1% | $466,400 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $5,862 +3% | $441,400 +1% |
| 2013 | $5,693 +2.1% | $436,900 |
| 2012 | $5,575 +2.4% | $436,900 |
| 2011 | $5,444 +4.2% | $436,900 +0.9% |
| 2010 | $5,225 +2.9% | $432,900 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $5,076 +10.3% | $446,800 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $4,604 +4% | $441,400 -2% |
| 2007 | $4,428 -3% | $450,500 -5% |
| 2006 | $4,565 +3.7% | $474,000 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $4,401 +8.8% | $451,800 +28.6% |
| 2004 | $4,046 +3.5% | $351,200 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,911 +2.6% | $319,300 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,811 +2.1% | $292,900 +10.2% |
| 2000 | $3,731 -10.2% | $265,900 +0.6% |
| 1999 | $4,156 | $264,400 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
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