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26 Garden St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Melrose Highlands
$874,900
Est. $5,398/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,822
Sq Ft
$480
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
2 hours 21 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 15, 2026 • MLS# 73550420 Copied! • Updated Jul 15, 2026

About this home

Perfectly situated on a corner lot in one of Melrose's most desirable neighborhoods w/ easy access to commuter rail, schools, shopping, and restaurants, this classic center-entrance Colonial offers timeless charm in an unbeatable location! The spacious front-to-back living room features a cozy fireplace and opens to a screened porch-perfect for relaxing on warm summer evenings. A bright, functional kitchen flows into a sunny dining room, creating an inviting space for everyday living & entertaining. Upstairs is a generous main bedroom w/ 2 closets, & 2 addt'l bedrooms (1 w/ a walk in closet!) while a walk-up attic provides great storage. The finished lower level offers a cozy family rm, ideal for movie nights, a playroom, or a home office. Outside, mature plantings, a privacy hedge,& a detached garage complete the property. Fresh neutral paint, beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout, new LVP flooring & new carpeting in the basement make this well-loved home move-in ready!

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2026
$874,900
Original listing
Agent: Linda Hutchinson Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,283 $809,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,283
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$809,300

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,822 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features Sun Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Garrison, Shingle
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Screened
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $9,283
Assessed Value $809,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Note That Some Photos Are Virtually Staged. Offers Due Tuesday, July 21 @ 1pm. Please Email In One Pdf To Linda@bradhutchinson.com. No Offers Will Be Accepted Before The Deadline.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Slate
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures LA is apx - buyer to do due diligence.
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,822 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
5 x 2
Dining Room
12 x 11
Kitchen
11 x 9
Living Room
22 x 11

Second Floor

Bedroom3
11 x 10
Bathroom2
6 x 4
Bedroom2
11 x 11
Master Bedroom
22 x 11

Basement Floor

Family Room
13 x 12

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Garrison, Shingle
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Porch, Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School
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

7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Roosevelt School
0.2 mi | #124 of 824 | Score: 57.9
Improved 100 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
406 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
0.6 mi
246 students Moderate
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
0.8 mi | #79 of 824 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 73 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
254 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Lincoln School
1.1 mi | #130 of 824 | Score: 57.6
Improved 194 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
404 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
A
Winthrop School
1.3 mi | #89 of 824 | Score: 59.8
Improved 1 spots from last year
+1.6 above state avg
392 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.8 mi | #218 of 824 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
260 students Moderate
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.4 mi | #92 of 352 | Score: 50.4
Improved 6 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
886 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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Melrose Highlands

26 Garden St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Hutchinson
Listing Office Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Office Phone 781-665-2222
Agent MLS ID B0386860
Office MLS ID B11101
Listing Data Updated Jul 15, 2026 5:43 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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