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36 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$1,600,000
Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2709
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1907
Lot size: 9,091 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $480 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, AC

About this home

Wake to serene water views from your primary suite in this captivating 1907 Victorian, then settle into the sitting room with coffee and the morning light streaming through those amazing windows. Two minutes away, Bohemian Coffeehouse awaits with the best blueberry muffins this side of Maine. Your commute to Boston? Twenty minutes via the commuter rail, just a block away. The real magic happens when guests arrive. They step into your lush, dreamy gardens and stunning patio?a hidden oasis that feels transported to another world entirely. Suddenly, you're the one hosting the dinner parties everyone talks about. Inside, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light create warmth throughout. The spa-inspired primary en-suite offers your own restorative retreat. A dedicated home office and bonus exercise room adapt to how you actually live. Solar panels and an EV charger blend seamlessly with timeless character. This refined Victorian doesn't just house a life?it invites you to live it fully.

Neighborhood & Transit

36 Lake Avenue, Melrose · MA 02176

Nearby transit

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

  • Melrose/Cedar Park Commuter Rail 1 route 0.17 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
170 days
Listing Price:
$1,299,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$480
Tax Assessment:
$907,200 in 2026
Taxes:
$867 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,709 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Floors plans are approximate and vary from public record.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Wet bar, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, 3/4 Bathroom, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
2426
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
9,091 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Unknown

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
27.7X15.2
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15.7X10.9
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Family room level
Third Floor
Family room dimensions
16.8X10.9
Family room features
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen dimensions
27.6X11.2
Primary bedroom dimensions
16.9X11.10
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
15.5X11.6
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
11.0X10.8
Bedroom 3 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
19.10X14.6
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
4.6X2.10
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
10.10X7.3
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
19.11X7.3
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub

Listing information

Listing agent
Kate Cote
Listing office
Leading Edge Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73497398
Disclosure
Please see attached seller's disclosure. First and second floor have gas/central air. Third floor and siting room have mini splits for heat and AC. Video cameras on property.
Disclosure
Floors plans are approximate and vary from public record.