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Timeless character and classic elegance come together in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick Colonial, offering a wonderful blend of traditional details and comfortable living spaces. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting floor plan highlighted by an impressive three fireplaces and two built-in china cabinets, adding distinctive architectural charm. The kitchen features granite countertops and flows into the home's spacious living areas, including a welcoming family room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers its own private bath and walk-in closet, creating a comfortable retreat. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The lower level extends the living space with a bonus recreation room, ideal for a media room, game room, home gym, or additional gathering space. A one-car garage adds everyday convenience. Ideally situated close to downtown shops and restaurants, local parks, major highways and trains, this home offers easy access to area amenities and convenient commute to Boston. With its stately brick exterior, three fireplaces, beautiful built-ins, generous living spaces, and classic Colonial architecture, this home is filled with character and offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Showings start at first open house Saturday 9/19 12 to 2 pm

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Cleared
  • Parcel Number 660029

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,248,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$14,300

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,5 x 5.8
  • Bathroom 2 Second,7.6 x 5.8
  • Bathroom 3 Second,7.11 x 5.8
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,12.2 x 12.2
  • Bedroom 3 Second,13.4 x 13.7
  • Bedroom 4 Second,10.9 x 8.1
  • Dining Room First,13.4 x 13.7
  • Family Room Main, First,23.1 x 21
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,18.4 x 12.2
  • Living Room First,12.6 x 26
  • Master Bedroom Second,12.6

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,599,900
  • MLS Number73579366
  • Modification Date09/17/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address144 Porter Street
  • Building Number144
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetPorter Street
  • TownMelrose
  • Zip02176

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1939
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.19

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, Game Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Storage
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,293
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,293
  • Lot Size Square Feet 8,211
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Other

  • Date Listed09/18/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Anna Colletta of Curtis & Colletta Realty Associates

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