Wonderful opportunity for a starter house. Set on a lovely quarter acre+ lot, this charming COTTAGE STYLE house is immaculate inside and out. Offering a pleasantly unique, private landscaped yard with so much to appreciate - you must see to believe. Fenced off vegetable garden, patio with pergola, various lawn spaces divided by pathways and gardens. A wonderful space to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle. Totally refinished, this home is move in ready. Resurfaced hardwood flooring, walls and ceilings. New exterior paint and gutter systems. Kitchen is mint 1960's - bright and warm - with all new stainless steel appliances and features an extended pantry area with window sink. Custom woodworking throughout. Large Master BR with reading nook and walk in closet. Plenty of storage. 2nd floor pantry room begs to be converted into a laundry. Attached garage is the icing on the cake. Near to public transportation. Move in and enjoy the Melrose good life. MLS#72663499.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chad Erenhouse• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Bought with Sazama Real Estate• Sazama Real Estate
Lot Features: Additional Land Avail., Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,160
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS; Bay State to Mt Zion.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Mount Zion Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,355
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3152236S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$772,000 – $935,000
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