Gracious Center Entrance Federal influenced Colonial on one of Melrose's most handsome streets awaits. Sited on an over 19,000 sq/ft lot, this property offers unparalleled privacy on the East Side and the yard boasts a beautiful canopy of foliage. The front to back living room centers around the wood burning fireplace and opens to the enclosed porch, while the dining room features a built-in china cabinet. Classic molding and lovely hardwood floors, as well as built-ins sprinkled throughout. The kitchen offers bucolic yard views and granite counters, as well as access to the garage. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath, in addition to the main bath and three additional bedrooms on the second. The fourth bedroom is bathed beautiful light from the skylights, bringing the outside in, plus generous storage. Bonus LL family room. Renovated baths; roof & on demand hot water in 2005; and the first floor features a customized color palette. Awesome locale and stately setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alison Socha Group• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Alison Socha Group• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,423
Foundation Area: 768
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,003
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Upham St to Ardsmoor Rd, property is on the left side.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,427
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3072891S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Form.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.58M
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