This elegant Cape Cod-style home w/ Tudor influences is located in a desirable Lower East Side neighborhood. Built by Keniston, the residence showcases gumwood molding & paneling w/ a rich patina highlighting the open-flow living & dining rooms. Notable features include mahogany inlay flooring, wood replacement windows, built-in china cabinet, bay window & a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, original subway tile, & charming breakfast nook. A three-season porch w/ screens & windows offers versatile indoor-outdoor living. First floor bedroom provides flex space. The second level includes two bedrooms: a spacious primary bedroom w/ a deep cedar closet & double closet, & second bedroom w/ an adjoining office. Lower-level family offers bonus space. Fenced yard, garage, & mature plantings. Enjoy the shops & restaurants of downtown Melrose, beauty of nearby Fells & convenience of commuting into Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,930 sq ftLot Size
$595Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynn Findlay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Bought with Meaghan Gay• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Elegant Cape Cod style boasting a Tudor influence awaits, sited in a Lower East Side neighborhood, convenient to downtown, parks and train! This Keniston-built home features gumwood molding and paneling with a rich patina casting a warm glow in the living and dining rooms, which offer an open flow. Details abound: mahogany in-lay flr, wood replacement windows, built-in china cabinet, bay window and wood burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen features stainless appliances, granite counters, and custom cabinetry, paired with the original subway tile and a classic nook. 3 Season porch with screens and windows makes for a terrific flex space, bringing the outside inside. 2nd level hosts 2BRs, primary bedroom of excellent scale and featuring a deep cedar closet as well as a double closet, and the second bedroom with closet and adjoining office. Bonus lower level family room offers a nice spot for recreation/exercise/2nd office. Private, fenced garden and patio area. Garage. Perfection!
MLS PIN #72574077
Dec 6, 2019
Sold
$685,000
$379/sq ft
Oct 9, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2019
Listed
$649,900
$359/sq ft
+28
Gracious Cape boasting a Tudor influence sited in the Lower East Side, simply turn-key! Hosting an inviting color palette, this Keniston-built home features gumwood molding and paneling with a rich patina casting a warm glow throughout the LR and DR which offer an open flow. Charming details include mahogany in-lay floor, built-in china cabinet, bay windows and wood burning fireplace with gumwood mantle. The kitchen features new stainless appliances, cherry cabinetry, original subway tile and a classic eat-in nook; third bedroom and half bath round out this level. The second flr hosts BRs, master bedroom of excellent scale and featuring a deep cedar closet and double closet with deep storage, and the second bedroom with closet and adjoining sitting room boasting under-eave built-ins. Renovated full bath. Lower level family room offers a nice spot for recreation or perhaps office. Enjoy outstanding privacy on the fabulous enclosed porch. Garage. Walk to downtown, Fells and more. Sweet!
Public Records
Sep 30, 2008
Sold
$453,000
$251/sq ft
MLS PIN #70799800
Sep 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2008
Sold
$453,000
$251/sq ft
Aug 13, 2008
Contingent
—
Jul 30, 2008
Listed
$458,500
$254/sq ft
MLS PIN #70037963
Jun 28, 2004
Sold
$470,000
$260/sq ft
Jun 18, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2004
Listed
$489,900
$271/sq ft
MLS PIN #30236425
Aug 24, 1998
Sold
$241,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 1998
Listed
$249,500
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,517 (+0.6%)
$504,700 + $355,600
$860,300
2024
$8,465 (+9.7%)
$504,700 + $347,800
$852,500
2023
$7,716 (+3.9%)
$450,100 + $290,400
$740,500
2022
$7,425 (+4.9%)
$422,800 + $279,700
$702,500
2021
$7,080 (−0.9%)
$381,900 + $264,700
$646,600
2020
$7,145 (+12.3%)
$381,900 + $264,700
$646,600
2019
$6,361 (+0.8%)
$345,100 + $243,300
$588,400
2018
$6,311 (+2.8%)
$313,700 + $243,300
$557,000
2017
$6,138 (+4.1%)
$300,100 + $220,100
$520,200
2016
$5,894 (+1.1%)
$286,400 + $191,600
$478,000
2015
$5,831 (+0.6%)
$272,800 + $177,100
$449,900
2014
$5,794 (+2.8%)
$259,200 + $177,100
$436,300
2013
$5,637 (+2.1%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2012
$5,520 (+2.4%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2011
$5,390 (+3.9%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2010
$5,189 (+6.2%)
$259,200 + $170,700
$429,900
2009
$4,884
$259,200 + $170,700
$429,900
Tax history for 26 Keniston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,517 (+0.6%)
$504,700 + $355,600
$860,300
2024
$8,465 (+9.7%)
$504,700 + $347,800
$852,500
2023
$7,716 (+3.9%)
$450,100 + $290,400
$740,500
2022
$7,425 (+4.9%)
$422,800 + $279,700
$702,500
2021
$7,080 (−0.9%)
$381,900 + $264,700
$646,600
2020
$7,145 (+12.3%)
$381,900 + $264,700
$646,600
2019
$6,361 (+0.8%)
$345,100 + $243,300
$588,400
2018
$6,311 (+2.8%)
$313,700 + $243,300
$557,000
2017
$6,138 (+4.1%)
$300,100 + $220,100
$520,200
2016
$5,894 (+1.1%)
$286,400 + $191,600
$478,000
2015
$5,831 (+0.6%)
$272,800 + $177,100
$449,900
2014
$5,794 (+2.8%)
$259,200 + $177,100
$436,300
2013
$5,637 (+2.1%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2012
$5,520 (+2.4%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2011
$5,390 (+3.9%)
$259,200 + $173,400
$432,600
2010
$5,189 (+6.2%)
$259,200 + $170,700
$429,900
2009
$4,884
$259,200 + $170,700
$429,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Porter Street to Harding or Linden.
UnparsedAddress: 26 Keniston Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,808
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2431839S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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
Melrose, MA • 02176
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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
$1.02M – $1.24M
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