OFFER ACCEPTED! ALL OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED FOR 10/24 & 10/25! Rich period details and flexible living areas give this antique Melrose residence a character all its own. On the main level, hardwood floors create a smooth transition between the large fireside living room, formal dining room with custom built-ins, and adjoining kitchen. Plentiful cabinetry provides ample organization, while a cozy breakfast nook offers a comfortable spot for morning coffee or casual meals. A nearby door opens to the wood deck, creating a natural setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, or entertaining. Upstairs, the warm wood flooring continues through three comfortable private bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. A tiled full bath with a tub/shower combo completes this floor. Follow the stairs to a distinctive walk-up attic featuring pine floors, wood-paneled walls, and windows that bring in natural light. This bonus level attic space offers appealing versatility for hobbies, creative pursuits, or additional storage. The front porch and back deck provide places to enjoy the open air, while the yard and storage shed accommodate gardening and outdoor essentials. The attached one car garage keeps you out of the elements and offers more storage. With convenient access to Main Street for bus stops, restaurants and shopping, this property combines enduring detail, functional spaces, and the opportunity to shape its next chapter with your vision and love. Don't Miss this Opportunity to own in an Ideal location of Melrose, less than a 1/4 mile from the Horace Mann Elementary School!
Horace Mann, located between Main Street and the Middlesex Fells Reservation, is a residential and civic-minded Melrose neighborhood with leafy side streets and quick trailhead escapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near Melrose Highlands, where coffee counters, small eateries, and everyday storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars include Turner's Seafood at Melrose Station, the Beebe Estate’s public grounds, and the Melrose Symphony Orchestra’s hometown performances. Housing leans toward classic New England singles and two-families with porches, bay windows, and mature trees. Pocket parks and school grounds shape a steady, walkable rhythm. The Fells’ rocky overlooks and reservoirs sit close enough for an after-work loop without leaving town.
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Offer insights
43 Lovell Rd · $775,000
$813K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $813K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Custom built-in cabinets in the living and family rooms and dining room
Walk-up attic
Storm doors
One fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the second floor
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the second floor, with a tiled tub
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Breakfast bar or nook
Exterior access to a deck
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in the basement
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, laminate, pine, and concrete flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam heat fueled by oil
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Garden
Porch and wood deck
Rain gutters
Storage
Level terrain
Home design
Two-story single-family residence
Parking
Attached garage with one space
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Stone foundation
Conventional 2x4–2x6 construction
Shingle roof
Gray exterior
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers with 100-amp service
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, houses of worship, schools, and a T station
Electricity and solar
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