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167 Porter St

Melrose, MA 02176
$900,000
6 Beds
1/1 Bath
2,520 Living Area
  • Property Description
    This stately, historic and spacious 19th century colonial, a.k.a. "Frank James Sherman house", is nestled in the heart of one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Melrose. Sitting high above the street, enjoy your afternoons relaxing in the large screened porch watching the neighborhood activity below. The interior features 11 rooms with many special and period-appropriate elements including an exquisite Portugese tiled wood & coal fireplace, beautiful ceiling medallions, rosettes set in the doorway mouldings, 10" baseboards, and gorgeous and uniquely ornate radiators. The 1st floor includes a welcoming foyer w/french doors that lead to the living room, dining room, kitchen, office, 1/2 bath and mudroom. The 2nd level includes 4 bedrooms and a full bath. The private 3rd level features 2 add'l bedrooms. Located 20 min north of Boston, this home is located on the east side of Melrose, close to Bellview CC, Melrose/Wakefield hospital, local schools, and shopping/restaurants.
  • Highlights
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • Parking Spots: 4
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 11
    • Status: Closed
    • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Colonial
    • Year Built: 1880
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
    • Construction: Frame
    • Fireplaces: 1
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
    • Roof: Shingle
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Full
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened
    • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
    • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Closet, Entrance Foyer, Office, Mud Room, Bedroom
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • Year Built Details: Actual
    • Zoning: Ura
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
    • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Utilities
    • Electric: Fuses, 100 Amp Service
    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $751,400
    • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Buyer Agent Compensation: 2%
    • Facilitator Compensation: 2%
    • Taxes: $7,830

Location

167 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176

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