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286 Porter Street

Melrose, MA 02176
$1,260,500
4 Beds
3/2 Baths
2,973 Living Area
  • Property Description
    What if your next home combined the timeless charm of a classic American Four Square Colonial w/the flexibility to adapt to your lifestyle for years to come? Beautifully expanded over the yrs & filled w/ natural light, this distinctive 4 BR, 3 full & 2 half bath home is ideally situated in Melrose's sought-after Bellevue neighborhood. The sun-filled family room opens to a composite deck overlooking the expansive backyard ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Adding to its versatility, a rare elevator connects the main & lower levels. A thoughtfully finished lower level offers a 4th BR suite, full bath, refreshment area w/sink, fridge, dishwasher, disposal, laundry & direct access to the stone patio & backyard. Whether you're seeking addl living space, a guest retreat, or flexibility for changing needs, this home offers possibilities that are difficult to find. Offering timeless character, modern convenience & thoughtful design, this home is designed to adapt to the way you live.
  • Highlights
    • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
    • Parking Spots: 7
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 12
    • Status: Closed
    • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
    • Year Built: 1900
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    • Construction: Frame
    • Fireplaces: 1
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • SqFt Source: Measured
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
    • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom - Half, Office, Sun Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet, Elevator
    • Roof: Shingle
    • Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
    • Zoning: Srb
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
    • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
    • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,202,400
    • Taxes: $13,791
    • Tax Year: 2026

Location

286 Porter Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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