Sold

144 Porter St, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$1,525,000
Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
4293
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1939
Lot size: 8,211 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $373 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Timeless character and classic elegance come together in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick Colonial, offering a wonderful blend of traditional details and comfortable living spaces. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting floor plan highlighted by an impressive three fireplaces and two built-in china cabinets, adding distinctive architectural charm. The kitchen features granite countertops and flows into the home’s spacious living areas, including a welcoming family room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers its own private bath and walk-in closet, creating a comfortable retreat. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The lower level extends the living space with a bonus recreation room, ideal for a media room, game room, home gym, or additional gathering space. A one-car garage adds everyday convenience. Ideally situated close to downtown shops and restaurants, local parks, major highways and trains, this home offers easy access to area amenities and convenient commute to Boston. With its stately brick exterior, three fireplaces, beautiful built-ins, generous living spaces, and classic Colonial architecture, this home is filled with character and offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Showings start at first open house Saturday 9/19 12 to 2 pm

Neighborhood & Transit

144 Porter St, Melrose · MA 02176

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
48 days
Listing Price:
$1,599,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$373
Tax Assessment:
$1,248,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,192 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,293 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Slider, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, 3/4 Bathroom, Walk-in Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
3502
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
8,211 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Cleared
Exterior Features
Patio, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood, Brick
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
12.6X26
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Archway
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
13.4X13.7
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Archway
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
23.10X21
Family room features
Fireplace, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Slider
Kitchen dimensions
18.4X12.2
Primary bedroom dimensions
12.6X20
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
12.2X12.2
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
13.4X13.7
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
10.9X8.1
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
5X5.8
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
7.6X5.8
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
7.11X5.8
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Anna Colletta
Listing office
Curtis & Colletta Realty Associates
MLS PIN #
73579366