Spectacular opportunity to own this classic center-entrance Colonial, ideally situated on a sun-drenched corner lot in one of Melrose's most sought-after neighborhoods. This timeless home is ready for its next chapter, offering the perfect opportunity to update, personalize, and make it your own. The versatile first floor features a welcoming fireplaced living room that flows into a charming step-down sunroom/family room, providing flexible living space to suit your lifestyle. A formal dining room, conveniently located just off the kitchen, is ideal for everyday meals and special gatherings alike. Upstairs, you'll find a generously-sized primary bedroom with two closets, one a walk-in, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The heated lower level includes a half bath and offers outstanding potential for future expansion, recreation, a home office, or hobby space. Rich period details add warmth and character throughout the first floor, including dentil crown moldings, chair rail, and a built-in cabinet. Additional highlights include abundant attic storage, an attached garage, and a delightful backyard patio surrounded by mature perennial gardens- an inviting setting for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. Cherished by its current owner for over 50 years, this special property is ready to welcome new owners with fresh vision and appreciation for its enduring charm. Conveniently located near downtown Melrose, parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, public transportation and major routes. Don't miss this chance to make your dream home a reality!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,754 sq ftLot Size
$343Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Fitzgerald• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Melrose East Side, located between Main Street and the Lynn Fells Parkway, is a residential and commuter-friendly Melrose neighborhood with a walkable downtown edge and a wooded-park backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near Melrose Cedar Park station, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and local storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Victorian and Colonial-era houses mix with tidy multifamily homes on tree-lined blocks that slope toward the Fells. The eastern edge reads greener and quieter, with trailheads and stone walls signaling the transition into the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Community pillars include Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, the Beebe Estate, and the Melrose Symphony Orchestra.
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Market insights
2 Glendower Rd · $799,900
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,900
Median sale price in this area is $917,465. (15% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Crown molding
Chair rail
Custom built cabinets/closets
Bonus room
Insulated windows
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Window(s) - Picture
Lighting - Overhead
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second level with walk-in closet and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on second level with hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on second level with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on second level with tiled tub and shower
One half bathroom in basement
Kitchen
Kitchen with bay/bow window and exterior access
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in basement
Gas water heater
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Tile (stone/ceramic in family room)
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Natural gas
Exterior features
Patio
Garden
Corner, level lot
Paved road frontage
Public road access
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
One covered space
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking (total 3 spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle and rubber roof
Approximately built (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, public school, T-Station, and sidewalks