For sale

Price increase: $25K (8/19)

$775,000

56 Vinton St APT 2, Melrose, MA 02176

2beds

1,218sqft

$5,806/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1900

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$-- Zestimate^®

$636/sqft

$411/mo HOA

What's special

Large fireplaceNew kitchenNew bathroomOverlooks bowden parkBuilt in window seatTwo bedrooms

Welcome to Bowden House Condominiums. Grand former single family mansion is now six old world style condos set on 32,000 square feet of land that creates a park like setting. Unit 2 is first floor front that includes two bedrooms, new bathroom, new kitchen. The livingroom in this unit is the original main house parlor 35 feet long with large fireplace, built in window seat and book cases all in warm honey colored natural woodwork. Bowden House Condominiums overlooks Bowden Park where the farmers market takes place every Thursday in the warmer months and looks beyond it to the Cedar Park train station to Boston so you can leave your car at home. The library, wine bar, take out and all of downtown Melrose are within walking distance.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 170
Dimensions: 17 x 10

Bedroom 2

Level: First
Area: 130
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
Level: First
Area: 448
Dimensions: 16 x 28

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood
Has basement: Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room
Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,218
Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,218

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Off Street
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Details

Parcel number: 653240
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame

Condition

Year built: 1900
Major remodel year: 2026

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Amenities included: Storage
Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $411 monthly

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $636/sqft
Date on market: 8/8/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/19/2026	Price change	$775,000+3.3%$636/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73545693 Report a problem
7/28/2026	Listed for sale	$750,000$616/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73545693 Report a problem