***7/11 and 7/12 Open Houses CANCELLED to reduce risk of covid resurgence. Easy to see by appointment*** Elegant Victorian on a fantastic manicured lot w/original character details throughout. Generous living areas embrace this home's historic charm by means of moldings, bays & gables. Soaring ceilings throughout. Tremendous living room w/fireplace, den & formal dining. The bright eat-in kitchen features butler's pantry, mudroom & half bath. Finished attic loft on the 3rd floor has enough room for all your treasures & offers additional space that can be used as an extra bedroom, guest suite, office, or playroom. Lush tranquil patio surrounded by mature plantings & perennials. Large lawn backs onto Warren St Park. Standalone garage/barn w/sport court & loft storage overhead. Charming neighborhood tucked into a serene setting near shops/schools & everything you love. Make this your new style of living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8,205 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Portia Green• Redfin Corp.
Bought with Maryellen Ruggiero• Armstrong Field Real Estate
Nice Victorian style home with great bones and lots of potential.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent
This is a Victorian style home built in 1900. It appears o be in good condition throughout but could use some tlc here and there. The kitchen has granite, stainless and tile. Very nicely updated master bath with new fixtures and tile. The exterior of...
the home appears to be in good condition as does the roof. Basement is partially finished and appears dry. Heat and hot water are gas and both systems appear to be in good order.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 15 Garden St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72688914
Aug 13, 2020
Sold
$775,000
$389/sq ft
Jul 13, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2020
Listed
$749,000
$376/sq ft
MLS PIN #71937897
Jan 28, 2016
Sold
$561,000
$281/sq ft
Dec 8, 2015
Pending
—
Dec 2, 2015
Listed
$525,000
$263/sq ft
+17
Sharply appointed turn-of-the-century Colonial is in the perfect location in Melrose. Short walk to Melrose Highlands commuter rail station, and one block to the bus to Oak Grove on the orange line. Hop the fence to the neighborhood park or walk to La Qchara cafe and (coming soon !!!) T'ahpas 529. Easy access by car to Routes 93, 128 and 1. This house has everything you need - 4 bedrooms, first floor family room, walk-in closet in the master bedroom, hardwood floors and custom window treatments. Within walking distance of elementary, middle and high schools. Visit one of the open houses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Run, don't walk, to see this one. It will be gone on Tuesday! Welcome to Melrose- the hottest zip code in America.
MLS PIN #70185823
Sep 23, 2005
Sold
$438,175
$220/sq ft
Aug 8, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2005
Listed
$465,000
$233/sq ft
Outstanding Victorian located in Highlands area.First floor fireplace family room. eat-in kitchen with butlers pantry.1/2 bath on same floor.4 bedrooms plus full bath on second floor. walk up attic for all your treasures. rear yard has a barn that can be use as a 2 car garage plus loft. ( Home Trust Warrenty for first year of ownership for the Buyer.)
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,982 (+58.9%)
$517,300 + $614,500
$1,131,800
2025
$8,170 (+2.3%)
$489,300 + $336,000
$825,300
2024
$7,983 (−0.4%)
$475,300 + $328,600
$803,900
2023
$8,017 (+5.9%)
$461,400 + $308,000
$769,400
2022
$7,571 (+10.8%)
$419,400 + $296,900
$716,300
2021
$6,830 (−0.9%)
$391,500 + $232,200
$623,700
2020
$6,892 (+13.8%)
$391,500 + $232,200
$623,700
2019
$6,057 (+4.5%)
$349,500 + $210,800
$560,300
2018
$5,794 (+4.4%)
$300,600 + $210,800
$511,400
2017
$5,552 (−0.2%)
$279,600 + $190,900
$470,500
2016
$5,563 (+0.3%)
$279,600 + $171,600
$451,200
2015
$5,547 (+4.4%)
$265,600 + $162,400
$428,000
2014
$5,313 (+1.9%)
$237,700 + $162,400
$400,100
2013
$5,213 (+4.5%)
$237,700 + $162,400
$400,100
2012
$4,989 (+2.4%)
$228,600 + $162,400
$391,000
2011
$4,872 (+2.7%)
$228,600 + $162,400
$391,000
2010
$4,742 (+2.6%)
$228,600 + $164,300
$392,900
2009
$4,622
$242,600 + $164,300
$406,900
Tax history for 15 Garden St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,982 (+58.9%)
$517,300 + $614,500
$1,131,800
2025
$8,170 (+2.3%)
$489,300 + $336,000
$825,300
2024
$7,983 (−0.4%)
$475,300 + $328,600
$803,900
2023
$8,017 (+5.9%)
$461,400 + $308,000
$769,400
2022
$7,571 (+10.8%)
$419,400 + $296,900
$716,300
2021
$6,830 (−0.9%)
$391,500 + $232,200
$623,700
2020
$6,892 (+13.8%)
$391,500 + $232,200
$623,700
2019
$6,057 (+4.5%)
$349,500 + $210,800
$560,300
2018
$5,794 (+4.4%)
$300,600 + $210,800
$511,400
2017
$5,552 (−0.2%)
$279,600 + $190,900
$470,500
2016
$5,563 (+0.3%)
$279,600 + $171,600
$451,200
2015
$5,547 (+4.4%)
$265,600 + $162,400
$428,000
2014
$5,313 (+1.9%)
$237,700 + $162,400
$400,100
2013
$5,213 (+4.5%)
$237,700 + $162,400
$400,100
2012
$4,989 (+2.4%)
$228,600 + $162,400
$391,000
2011
$4,872 (+2.7%)
$228,600 + $162,400
$391,000
2010
$4,742 (+2.6%)
$228,600 + $164,300
$392,900
2009
$4,622
$242,600 + $164,300
$406,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,993
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3151993S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead