24-26 Tappan Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$949,900
Est. $5,764/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,181
Sq Ft
$436
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
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Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 13, 2026 • MLS# 73590022 Copied! • Updated Oct 13, 2026

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About this home

Welcome to 24–26 Tappan Street, a beautifully maintained two-family home offering classic charm, exceptional curb appeal and a wonderful opportunity in desirable Melrose. The spacious owner’s unit offers two levels of living with three bedrooms, one and a half baths, a bright and inviting living room, formal dining room with hardwood floors and a well-appointed kitchen featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully maintained throughout, this unit offers the space and comfort of single-family living with the added benefit of rental income. The first-floor unit features one bedroom and one full bathroom and has been freshly painted, offering an opportunity for future updates. Outside, enjoy attractive landscaping, beautiful deck, a generous driveway and detached garage. Perfect for owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage, multigenerational living or investors seeking a well-maintained two-family property in Melrose. Photos of unit 1 coming soon.

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Listed for Sale
Oct 13, 2026
$949,900
Original listing
Agent: Lento + Rivkind Real Estate Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,130 $796,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,130
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$796,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,181 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,130
Assessed Value $796,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Floor plans for marketing purpose only
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,181 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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Basement: Unfinished
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating:
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling:
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
School District
Melrose School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.6% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.2% Emergency
↓ 4.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A-
Lincoln School
0.3 mi | #205 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 119 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
387 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
St. Mary Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Roosevelt School
0.7 mi | #107 of 825 | Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.7 mi | #89 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
2.3 mi | #129 of 352 | Score: 46.2
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-12 below state avg
678 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
C+
Saugus Middle School
2.7 mi | #247 of 352 | Score: 36.4
Improved 64 spots from last year
-21.8 below state avg
612 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A-
Stoneham High School
1.3 mi | #89 of 346 | Score: 61.7
Improved 39 spots from last year
+3.5 above state avg
598 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,334 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C+
Malden High School
2.1 mi | #225 of 346 | Score: 49.9
Improved 73 spots from last year
-8.3 below state avg
1,792 students Very Diverse
14 sports • 856 athletes
Strong AP Program Early College Program Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Malden Catholic High School
2.5 mi
19 sports • 2,126 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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24-26 Tappan Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lento + Rivkind Real Estate Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID TM357624
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Oct 13, 2026 5:37 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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