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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms7
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom5
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number 655993
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,870,700
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$18,520

School Information

  • High School Melrose
  • Elementary SchoolApply
  • High SchoolMelrose
  • Junior HighMvmms

Parking

  • Parking Spaces11
  • Covered Spaces 3
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,17 x 16
  • Bedroom 3 Second,15 x 15
  • Bedroom 4 Second,16 x 15
  • Bedroom 5 Second,12 x 11
  • Dining Room First,19 x 15
  • Family Room First,25 x 15
  • Full Bath4
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,15 x 12
  • Living Room First,15 x 15
  • Master Bedroom Second,25

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,099,000
  • MLS Number73492557
  • Modification Date06/02/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • SubdivisionEast Side
  • Address228 Upham Street
  • Building Number228
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetUpham Street
  • TownMelrose
  • Zip02176

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 5
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces3
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Property StyleColonial Revival
  • Rooms15
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
  • Window Features Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Year Built1908
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.54

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Concrete
    • Flooring - Hardwood
    • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Hardwood
    • Other
    • Stone / Slate
    • Tile
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Bathroom - With Tub
    • Bedroom
    • Breakfast Bar / Nook
    • Cedar Closet(s)
    • Closet
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Game Room
    • Library
    • Sitting Room
    • Sun Room
    • Wainscoting

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Balcony
    • Balcony / Deck
    • Covered Patio/Deck
    • Deck - Wood
    • Decorative Lighting
    • Fenced Yard
    • Patio
    • Pool - Inground Heated
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Sprinkler System
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofSlate, Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet6,639
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 6,639
  • Lot Size Square Feet 23,418
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Pool Features Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private YN Yes

Other

  • Date Listed03/26/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count6

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Listed by The Bill Butler Group of Leading Edge Real Estate

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