The one you have been waiting for! Located in most desirable Melrose neighborhood, this pride-of-ownership home offers an amazing chance to have-it-all! Featuring an idyllic floorplan with high ceilings, detail throughout, and all-day natural light. Large & dimensional living with centered wood-fireplace is the ideal space to relax or entertain. Designer kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, dedicated breakfast nook, and adjacent formal dining. Gigantic primary with space for a king-size. Guest beds are perfect for the growing family. Renovated bath offers wall-length vanity + full tile-surround shower. Bonus room is great for WFH office or 4th bedroom! Create unforgettable memories on the fully fenced and lovingly maintained yard - the garden awaits your greenthumb! Oversized stone patio, screened porch, and slate walkway complete the spectacular array of outdoor spaces. Start your next chapter in this beautifully charming & meticulous home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8,137 sq ftLot Size
$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Adam Geragosian• Compass
Bought with Michelle Farrell• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Master bedroom is good-sized. two bedrooms are smaller. Mixture of older and newer windows. Older bathrooms and kitchen. Majority of the walls have wallpaper. Flat backyard. Close to the commuter rail. Common driveway and garage.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Custom Colonial Cape in top Highlands neighborhood! Natural light streams in through the many windows in this sweet home showcasing the quality craftsmanship & period details that blend seamlessly wt. the many modern amenities! Updated in 2016,the beautiful white kit wt marble counter tops offers a picture window overlooking the spacious back yard & is now opened up to the pretty DR. Another picture window in the versatile FR has views of the front yard & makes a great office/ playrm. On cool nights, curled up by the FP (flanked wt built-ins) will be your favorite spot & on warm days open up the French drs & let the outdoors in! The interior, freshly painted in great neutral tones, compliments the wood flrs & crown moldings. The sellers will truly miss their enviable screen porch that plays as another room for 3 seasons & the fenced yard is sunny & perfect for entertaining & gardens! Walk to Highlands or Cedar Park MBTA Station & Lynn Fells Res! Easier access to 93 & 128 from here!
MLS PIN #72027665
Aug 15, 2016
Sold
$525,000
$284/sq ft
Jun 29, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2016
Listed
$515,000
$278/sq ft
+21
Custom Cape on sought after st.in Melrose Highlands! This charmer, wt. great bones, has been in the same family for over 50 years & has been lovingly cared for & maintained! The many period details including crown mldgs, French & paneled doors, built-ins & wood floors give the home a well-built, classic feel. The kit is large & steps down into an oversized screened-in porch overlooking the sunny rear yard, perfect for morning coffee, dining & warm weather entertaining! The front FR bodes well as in-home office or toy room! Tucked away, yet close to everything, the bus stop & train are a short walk through this gorgeous quiet neighborhood! Rt 93, Melrose Square, Lynn Fells Reservation, schools, parks & Whole Foods all nearby too! Roof & exterior paint approx. 2 yrs. This neighborhood is one of those hidden gems in Melrose... put a little sweat equity in on the weekend... remove the wall paper & update the kit & baths over time, you can't go wrong in this Location, Location, Location!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,756 (+2.6%)
$464,500 + $318,900
$783,400
2024
$7,561 (−0.4%)
$451,200 + $310,200
$761,400
2023
$7,592 (+5.9%)
$438,000 + $290,600
$728,600
2022
$7,172 (+3.4%)
$398,200 + $280,300
$678,500
2021
$6,935 (−0.9%)
$371,600 + $261,700
$633,300
2020
$6,999 (+21.8%)
$371,600 + $261,800
$633,400
2019
$5,748 (+4.6%)
$331,800 + $199,900
$531,700
2018
$5,497 (+5.4%)
$285,300 + $199,900
$485,200
2017
$5,213 (−2.5%)
$265,400 + $176,400
$441,800
2016
$5,348 (+0.4%)
$265,400 + $168,300
$433,700
2015
$5,328 (+4.3%)
$252,200 + $158,900
$411,100
2014
$5,106 (+1.8%)
$225,600 + $158,900
$384,500
2013
$5,014 (+4.5%)
$225,600 + $159,200
$384,800
2012
$4,800 (+2.4%)
$217,000 + $159,200
$376,200
2011
$4,687 (+2.7%)
$217,000 + $159,200
$376,200
2010
$4,566 (+2.6%)
$217,000 + $161,300
$378,300
2009
$4,449
$230,300 + $161,300
$391,600
Tax history for 36 Stevens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,756 (+2.6%)
$464,500 + $318,900
$783,400
2024
$7,561 (−0.4%)
$451,200 + $310,200
$761,400
2023
$7,592 (+5.9%)
$438,000 + $290,600
$728,600
2022
$7,172 (+3.4%)
$398,200 + $280,300
$678,500
2021
$6,935 (−0.9%)
$371,600 + $261,700
$633,300
2020
$6,999 (+21.8%)
$371,600 + $261,800
$633,400
2019
$5,748 (+4.6%)
$331,800 + $199,900
$531,700
2018
$5,497 (+5.4%)
$285,300 + $199,900
$485,200
2017
$5,213 (−2.5%)
$265,400 + $176,400
$441,800
2016
$5,348 (+0.4%)
$265,400 + $168,300
$433,700
2015
$5,328 (+4.3%)
$252,200 + $158,900
$411,100
2014
$5,106 (+1.8%)
$225,600 + $158,900
$384,500
2013
$5,014 (+4.5%)
$225,600 + $159,200
$384,800
2012
$4,800 (+2.4%)
$217,000 + $159,200
$376,200
2011
$4,687 (+2.7%)
$217,000 + $159,200
$376,200
2010
$4,566 (+2.6%)
$217,000 + $161,300
$378,300
2009
$4,449
$230,300 + $161,300
$391,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2772746S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.36M
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