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24 Poplar St, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$1,399,000
Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2266
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1896
Lot size: 0.41 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $617 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Geothermal, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

Stunning, 1896 Victorian Farmhouse with renovated 2-story Barn/garage on double sized lot with double driveways has undergone extensive, energy efficiency renovations and upgrades while maintaining period charm and details. Home features Hardie Plank exterior; gracious foyer leading to light filled Living Room and Dining Room with large original, divided glass picture windows, built-in china closet and hardwood floors leading to Family Room and Kitchen with granite counters, peninsula dining bar, built-in pantry and mud room/storage area. Covered porch off Dining Room is a spot to relax after a meal or for morning coffee overlooking side yard with trees, grass and irrigation system. Second floor of home has 3 bedrooms and office, all with hardwood floors. Primary Suite has full bath with jacuzzi tub and shower plus sliders to covered balcony with view of the back yard and large 2-story Barn/Garage. Second Bath has tiled shower and laundry. Third floor has 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors plus a storage room. Onto the Barn/Garage that is an original, antique barn with an 819 sf footprint on 2 levels, renovated in 2018 with lower level, oversized 2-car garage now insulated with new drywall and garage door. Special bonus is the second floor Great Room beautifully renovated as entertainment space w/ hardwood, wide plank floors, wooden cathedral ceiling w dramatic lighting, wet bar and stainless appliances, luxury bath w/soaking tub and separate shower. Eligible for permitting as an ADU. This property has carefully engineered, energy efficient systems including geothermal, forced hot water heating and cooling installed in 2020 and 2025; Buderus, flat panel radiators allowing room by room control; owned Solar panels; EV charger and solar hot water; insulated walls, basement and attic. And, all of this in Melrose's Cedar Park neighborhood just steps from a classic New England Downtown/Main Street, Train, Schools, Farmer's Market and easy drive to Boston and major routes.

Neighborhood & Transit

Cedar Park

24 Poplar St, Melrose · MA 02176

Nearby transit

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

  • Melrose/Cedar Park Commuter Rail 1 route 0.33 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
35 days
Listing Price:
$1,399,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$617
Tax Assessment:
$1,045,900 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,000 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,266 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
2,266 sf House and additional renovated (2018) space over 2 car garage. Great Room and full bath.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Peninsula, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Balcony - Exterior, Full Bathroom, Closet, Linen Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2266
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Steam, Wall Unit, Geothermal Heat Source, Ground Source Heat Pump
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Geothermal Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
4
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
17,803 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level, Sloping
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry, Heated, Storage, Work Area
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Fiber Cement Siding
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 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Main Level, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Pedestal Sink

Listing information

Listing agent
Kathleen Sullivan
Listing office
RE/MAX Beacon
MLS PIN #
73584730
Disclosure
Recreational space above garage/barn was created by permits in 2018 as Great Room with wet bar and full bath. Currently not official ADU but new owners can apply for ADU status. Utilities in use are currently electric in both structures. Gas available.
Disclosure
2,266 sf House and additional renovated (2018) space over 2 car garage. Great Room and full bath.