Under Agreement
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.
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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.