Melrose Homes for Sale

Welcome to Melrose, Massachusetts — a charming city that beautifully blends suburban serenity with urban convenience. Nestled in Middlesex County, just a stone's throw away from the bustling heart of Boston, Melrose offers residents a vibrant community atmosphere, enriched by its rich history and picturesque landscapes. With tree-lined streets, quaint shops, and a variety of parks, Melrose is the perfect place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

The city boasts an array of recreational activities, including the scenic Melrose Common and the picturesque Pine Banks Park, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Moreover, Melrose is known for its excellent school system, making it an attractive option for families seeking quality education for their children. With a diverse selection of dining options and local boutiques, the city exudes a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to call home.

For those looking to plant roots in this delightful community, there are numerous homes for sale that cater to various tastes and budgets. From charming Victorian houses that showcase the city’s historical character to modern townhomes equipped with contemporary amenities, Melrose has something for everyone. Whether you’re searching for a cozy starter home or a spacious residence for a growing family, the real estate opportunities here are abundant.

Explore Melrose today and discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community. Your dream home awaits in this enchanting city!

Newest Melrose Homes for Sale

$668,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73586399 MLS

Welcome to 7 West St — a beautifully updated home that combines modern upgrades, outdoor space, and a prime Melrose location. Set on an expansive 0.32-acre lot, this property offers a level of privacy and yard space that’s hard to find, giving you room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the outdoors.Inside, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new flooring, updated paint, and a renovated kitchen that feels bright and functional for everyday living. Major system upgrades add real value and peace of mind, including a brand-new mini-split heating and cooling system for efficient year-round comfort and a fully redone plumbing system throughout the house.The large yard provides endless possibilities — from outdoor gatherings to play space or creating your own backyard oasis. Conveniently located near local parks, shops, commuter routes, and Melrose’s well-regarded public schools, this home sits in a neighborhood known for its strong community feel.

7 West St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sophia Cross from Listing Office: Centre Realty Group.

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73585709 MLS

This beautiful nine year old colonial is tucked away on a dead end street. Nice fenced yard and spacious deck for outdoor entertaining. Open concept living with granite countertops with great center island where meals and family time happen. Hardwood floors throughout with beautiful tiled bathrooms. Tremendous primary suite and huge walk in closet with built in shelving. With Pine Banks Park, the restaurants and shops on Main Street and the commuter rail, a mile to the Oak Grove orange line. This home grants easy access to everything Melrose has to offer.

19 Rockwood St., Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Christine Natale from Listing Office: Christine E. Natale, Broker.

$1,050,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584992 MLS

Welcome Home! Step into this beautifully maintained Center Entrance Colonial, cherished by the same family for over 60 years. Nestled in desirable Melrose Highlands, this home sits on an oversized lot that offers both privacy and ample space for outdoor activities in a neighborhood setting. As you enter, you are greeted by a spacious foyer adorned with natural woodwork, which elegantly separates the formal living areas. The dining room features a custom-built cabinet, chair rail, and classic picture molding, adding a touch of yesteryear. The inviting living room boasts a centerpiece fireplace complemented by rich natural woodwork and built-ins, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for gatherings. The custom-built kitchen, while not brand new, is in pristine condition, offering both functionality and excellent storage. A winding staircase invites you to explore the upper floors. On the second floor, you will find three well-appointed bedrooms, including one with a delightful sleeping porch, perfect for relaxation or as a cozy reading nook. An additional two bedrooms on the third floor provide ample space for children, guests, or in-laws, ensuring everyone has their own retreat. Recent upgrades include newer siding and windows, enhancing the home’s efficiency and curb appeal. Step outside to discover a brand new composite deck off the kitchen, ideal for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments overlooking your spacious yard. Completing this exceptional property is a two-car garage, providing convenience and additional storage.

57 Nowell Rd, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mark Hutchinson from Listing Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate.

$850,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584930 MLS

Welcome to 37 Norman Road, where the neighborhood feels nostalgic. Tucked away on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of the coveted Bellevue Country Club area, Norman Road offers sidewalks for the perfect walk, neighborhood block parties, and a true sense of community. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room featuring a fireplace, hardwood floors, and updated windows. The open-concept kitchen and dining area is designed for everyday living and entertaining, with a center island, gas cooking, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula overlooking the designated dining space. Just off the dining room, a charming screened porch overlooks the backyard, the perfect spot for morning coffee or summer evenings. A sunken family room adds another inviting living space on the first floor, while a half bath completes this level. Upstairs, you’ll find the ideal bedroom layout with four bedrooms all on one floor, each offering great closet space, along with another full bath. The lower level brings even more fun with a bonus room featuring a second fireplace, perfect for watching the big game, a playroom, home gym, or casual hangout space. Outside, the backyard is ready for beautiful summer nights, pool parties, barbecues, and effortless entertaining. With its wonderful layout, inviting outdoor spaces, and an incredible neighborhood setting, 37 Norman Road is the kind of home you won’t want to miss.

37 Norman Rd, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately from Listing Office: Compass.

$920,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584861 MLS

Nestled on a desirable, tree-lined street on the Eastside, this charming 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on Whitman Avenue offers classic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. Deceptive from the outside, the home surprises with a spacious, welcoming interior featuring freshly painted rooms, beautiful dark-stained floors, crown molding, built-ins, and other period details.The bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while both full baths have been thoughtfully updated too. The dining room opens to a spacious family room overlooking the backyard, with lush greenery creating a peaceful backdrop and a comfortable living room with fireplace provides an inviting space to relax or entertain. A beautiful bath w/walk-in shower rounds out the 1st fl! Upstairs are four nicely sized bedrooms and a full stylish bath. The lower level offers valuable flexible space with new vinyl flooring and fresh paint—perfect for a home office, playroom, gym, or hobby area. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard with patio space and plenty of room for gardening, play, and fun cookouts. Sidewalks lead from your front door to the Common, nearby MBTA bus stops, schools, and Melrose Square, with its restaurants, cafés, brewery, YMCA, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Oak Grove & Rts. 1 & 93 are also nearby, making commuting to Boston and points north easy and convenient Charming, versatile, updated, and move-in ready, this sweet home offers the best of neighborhood living with everything you need just minutes away...Just unpack & be home sweet home for the holidays!!

79 Whitman Avenue, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately from Listing Office: Compass.

$1,399,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73584730 MLS

Stunning, 1896 Victorian Farmhouse with renovated 2-story Barn/garage on double sized lot with double driveways has undergone extensive, energy efficiency renovations and upgrades while maintaining period charm and details. Home features Hardie Plank exterior; gracious foyer leading to light filled Living Room and Dining Room with large original, divided glass picture windows, built-in china closet and hardwood floors leading to Family Room and Kitchen with granite counters, peninsula dining bar, built-in pantry and mud room/storage area. Covered porch off Dining Room is a spot to relax after a meal or for morning coffee overlooking side yard with trees, grass and irrigation system. Second floor of home has 3 bedrooms and office, all with hardwood floors. Primary Suite has full bath with jacuzzi tub and shower plus sliders to covered balcony with view of the back yard and large 2-story Barn/Garage. Second Bath has tiled shower and laundry. Third floor has 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors plus a storage room. Onto the Barn/Garage that is an original, antique barn with an 819 sf footprint on 2 levels, renovated in 2018 with lower level, oversized 2-car garage now insulated with new drywall and garage door. Special bonus is the second floor Great Room beautifully renovated as entertainment/studio space w/ hardwood, wide plank floors, wooden cathedral ceiling w dramatic lighting, wet bar and stainless appliances, luxury bath w/soaking tub and separate shower. Eligible for permitting as an ADU. This property has carefully engineered, energy efficient systems including geothermal, forced hot water heating and cooling installed in 2020 and 2025; Buderus, flat panel radiators allowing room by room control; owned Solar panels; EV charger and solar hot water; insulated walls, basement and attic. And, all of this in Melrose's Cedar Park neighborhood just steps from a classic New England Downtown/Main Street, Train, Schools, Farmer's Market and easy drive to Boston and major routes. Offers should be sent to listing agent by October 7 at 2PM.

24 Poplar St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathleen Sullivan from Listing Office: RE/MAX Beacon.

$699,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584698 MLS

Tucked away on a peaceful dead-end private way, this delightful 6-room home offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, the perfect blend of comfort and function. The inviting living room features a cozy woodburning fireplace, while the charming dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining. The kitchen opens through sliders to a perfectly sized backyard, extending your living space outdoors.The soundproofed lower level offers a versatile bonus room with surround sound, ready-made for movie nights, music, a home office, or a relaxing retreat. It also includes a full bath and convenient laundry. Mini splits provide efficient year-round comfort, and the 200 amp electrical service means plenty of capacity for today's needs. Parking is a breeze with a one-car garage plus additional off-street parking. And because it's a private way, overnight parking is allowed, a rare find. Best of all, you're just a quick jaunt to all the restaurants and shops Melrose center has to offer, and only a few minutes by car to both the Oak Grove Orange Line T station and Wyoming Hill Commuter rail for an easy commute into Boston.

22 Ash St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carol Curcio from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,199,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73584632 MLS

Completely reimagined for modern living, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Melrose home offers approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space across two levels, combining contemporary finishes, flexible living areas, and extensive recent improvements. The main level welcomes you with an LED-lit entry featuring stone flooring and opens to a bright kitchen and living area beneath a raised cathedral-style ceiling. Three bedrooms and two baths are located on this level, including a primary suite, along with flexible space for dining and direct access to a new composite PVC deck overlooking the backyard. New 9-inch engineered wood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout the home. The finished lower level expands the possibilities with a spacious second living area, fourth bedroom, full bath, wet bar with wine cooler, laundry area with machine, and additional space ideal for dining, entertaining, or a home office. Sliding doors provide a seamless connection to the backyard and covered outdoor area beneath the deck. Modern details include LED lighting at the entry, staircase, and shower niche, along with cable railings inside and outside. Major improvements include a new roof, new spray foam insulation, new plumbing, new 200-amp electrical service, new HVAC heat pump with electric backup, new driveway, solar panels, and updated outdoor spaces. Located in Melrose's Mount Hood area with convenient access to Mount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course, nearby schools, local shopping and dining, green spaces, commuter rail connections, and routes into Boston. A beautifully updated home designed with flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, working from home, and enjoying indoor-outdoor living.

48 Burnett St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lia Carminati from Listing Office: Be Live in Realty.

$2,700,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 73582761 MLS

A truly exceptional residence unlike anything else in Melrose. Privately tucked away in one of the city’s most desirable settings, 68 W Hill Ave is an extraordinary custom-built estate offering over 8,500 square feet of meticulously designed living space. Built in 2010, this remarkable home showcases an exceptional level of craftsmanship, architectural detail, luxury finishes, and resort-inspired amenities rarely found in one property. From the moment of arrival, the quality and scale are unmistakable. Impressive stonework, custom millwork, soaring ceilings, refined architectural details, and an abundance of natural light create an atmosphere that is both grand and inviting. The spectacular gourmet kitchen is designed to be the heart of the home, featuring high-end appliances, an exceptional butler’s pantry and a dedicated pizza oven-ideal for everything from intimate family meals to sophisticated entertaining. The elegant living room is anchored by a stately fireplace, while beautifully detailed coffered ceilings and custom finishes add character and distinction throughout. The home offers five generously proportioned bedrooms designed with comfort and privacy in mind. A versatile bonus room provides additional space for a private home office, playroom, studio, or craft room.The expansive lower level takes the entertainment and lifestyle experience to another level, featuring hardwood floors, a custom-built bar, home gym, and full bath with a steam shower. Whether hosting guests, enjoying movie night, pursuing wellness, or simply unwinding, this exceptional space offers endless possibilities. Beyond the interiors, a spectacular private outdoor retreat awaits. The beautifully appointed grounds feature a heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, dedicated dining area, spacious patio, welcoming porch, and fire pit-creating an extraordinary setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying every season. The combination of privacy, thoughtful landscaping, and resort-style amenities creates a truly exceptional outdoor living experience. The location further enhances the appeal, with convenient access to the Melrose Highlands commuter rail, schools, and the scenic trails of the Middlesex Fells Reservation.68 W Hill Ave is more than a luxury home-it is a distinctive lifestyle property thoughtfully designed for exceptional living and entertaining. With its extraordinary scale, craftsmanship, privacy, and resort-style amenities, this is a rare opportunity in Melrose.

68 W Hill Ave, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Karen Regan from Listing Office: Lyv Realty.

$875,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73582506 MLS

Welcome to 47 Sanford Street, where inviting living spaces, a flexible floor plan, and exceptional bonus space come together. Step inside to warm hardwood floors and a bright, sun-filled living room that flows naturally into the dining area and kitchen, creating an easy layout for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with seating—perfect for casual meals, meal prep, or gathering with friends. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary, along with two full baths and flexibility for guest space or a home office. Outside, enjoy morning coffee on the welcoming front porch, summer dinners on the composite deck, and a fenced backyard with room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or play. A standout feature is the separate heated and cooled accessory building, currently used as a home gym and offering excellent flexibility as an office, studio, hobby space, or private retreat. The full basement provides additional room for storage, projects, or recreation. Five parking spaces add convenience, while nearby public transportation, parks, trails, shopping, and everyday amenities make the location equally appealing. A versatile home with spaces designed to adapt to the way you live. ** Showings begin Friday, 10/2. Open House Sat 10/3 and Sun 10/4 from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Offers deadline Tuesday, Oct 6th at 12PM. **

47 Sanford St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jon Growitz from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,675,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73581146 MLS

Welcome to 114 Malvern St, a sophisticated and beautifully renovated residence on Melrose’s desirable East Side. Meticulously transformed inside and out, this exceptional home blends timeless architectural character with refined modern design and an unwavering attention to detail.From the moment you arrive, the professionally designed landscaping, elegant bluestone walkway and patio, and freshly painted exterior create an inviting first impression. A striking white oak front door adds warmth and natural beauty to the home’s classic exterior.Inside, thoughtfully curated finishes create a sense of understated luxury throughout. White oak flooring, elegant coffered ceilings, spacious bedrooms, and an abundance of natural light define the beautifully designed interiors. At the heart of the home, the renovated kitchen combines timeless style with exceptional functionality, featuring highend appliances and sophisticated finishes.Updated clad windows enhance the home’s natural light while complementing its enduring architectural aesthetic. Every space has been thoughtfully considered, resulting in a polished, cohesive residence that is truly move-in ready.Ideally situated on Melrose’s sought-after East Side, 114 Malvern St offers the perfect balance of neighborhood charm and everyday convenience, with easy access to downtown Melrose, commuter rail, local shops and restaurants, parks, schools, and major routes. A remarkable home in a highly desirable setting, this is refined living with effortless access to everything Melrose has to offer. Offer deadline is Monday at 5:00 PM. Please submit your clients’ highest and best offer by the deadline. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time prior to the deadline.

114 Malvern St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kirssis Nunez from Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC.

$775,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73580998 MLS

Location is key, and this Classic Colonial-style home is nestled in the heart of a sought-after East Side neighborhood, between the Melrose Common and Mount Hood and providing convenient access to the bus which will take you to the Commuter Rail or the Oak Grove T Station and access to Route One is just up the street. The first floor boasts a front to back living room anchored by a fireplace and the bay window allows the natural light to fill the room. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space and flows directly into the dining room. Adjacent to the dining room is a sunlit playroom/office with pretty bifold glass doors and great views of the rear yard that abuts Conservation Land and affords wonderful privacy. The second floor includes three right-size bedrooms, an updated full bath with a granite-topped vanity, pretty tiled shower and tub and tiled floor. There is a spacious walk-up attic offering excellent storage or potential for additional living space. A full basement with a hobby room, laundry and access to a mud room which leads to the rear yard. Enjoy direct access via a breezeway to the attached garage, a true convenience in rainy or snowy weather! New high efficiency boiler installed in 2022, oversize to accommodate potential future expansion.

219 Laurel Street, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Howitt from Listing Office: Compass.

Start Your Search

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.