Storybook charm, thoughtful updates, and an oversized lot come together in this inviting bungalow, ideally situated in one of Melrose Highlands' most desirable neighborhoods. An enclosed front porch welcomes you home, offering a flexible space ideal for a mudroom, home office, or cozy sitting area, complete with a convenient three-quarter bath. Inside, the beautifully updated kitchen showcases quality cabinetry, a Bosch gas range and refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher, stainless steel vent hood, and an open-concept design that flows effortlessly into the living and dining rooms. Elevated windows fill the living room with natural light while maintaining privacy, while the dining room's built-in cabinet adds warmth and character. Ceiling fans throughout the first floor enhance everyday comfort. A first-floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests or one-level living, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Set on a generous 9,579-square-foot lot, the property features a welcoming stone patio, fenced rear yard, and detached one-car garage. Whether you're purchasing your first home, simplifying your lifestyle, or searching for an exceptional condo alternative, this home offers the perfect balance of charm, functionality, and location—just moments from the Melrose Highlands commuter rail, Roosevelt Elementary School, Melrose Middle and High Schools, and the scenic trails of the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
9,579 sq ftLot Size
$631Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Annette Gregorio• Leading Edge Real Estate
Melrose Highlands, located between the Wyoming Hill area and the Wakefield line, is a residential and commuter-friendly Melrose neighborhood with a hilltop streetscape and a rail-stop rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Melrose Highlands MBTA station on West Emerson Street, where corner storefronts, coffee counters, and daily errands cluster near the platforms. A mix of early-20th-century Colonials and multifamily homes lines leafy blocks that slope toward the Fells. The Middlesex Fells Reservation frames the edge with wooded trails and reservoir views. The Melrose Farmers’ Market and the Beebe Estate add a civic, small-town cadence beyond the tracks.
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Market insights
46 Maple Rd · $729,900
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$729,900
Median sale price in this area is $924,000. (27% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Remodeled interiors
Office
French doors
High-speed internet / broadband available
Recessed lighting
Overhead lighting
Sconce lighting
Beadboard trim
Cable hookup
3/4 bath with tiled shower stall
Bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom with ceiling fan, closet, wood flooring, and overhead lighting
Second-floor bedroom with closet, wood flooring, and overhead lighting
Second-floor bedroom with closet and wood flooring
Total of 3 bedrooms (one on the main level, two on the second floor)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Second-floor full bathroom with tiled tub & shower, sconce and overhead lighting
3/4 bathroom (tiled with shower stall)
Kitchen
Kitchen with stone/granite countertops and island
Dining area in kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Range and range hood
Exterior access from kitchen
Ceiling fan in kitchen
Recessed lighting
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup in basement
Electric dryer hookup in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Pine flooring
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Window cooling units
Thermostat (energy-efficient)
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Patio
Rain gutters
Garden and fruit trees
Public paved road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single-family residence
Blue exterior color
Approximately built (year from public records)
Parking
Detached garage (1 covered space)
Off-street paved drive
Open parking for about 5 vehicles
Total parking for 6 vehicles
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Lead paint present
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electric panel
Gas available for range; electric for oven
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation access, shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, laundromat, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, private and public schools, T-station, and sidewalks
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Great home, great neighborhood, move-in condition. 6 room starter with expansion possibilities. Considerable upgrades over the past 5 years. 2+bdrms,fplace, wrap around porch,dining nook,newish cntr.tops. 1st.fl has office/bedrm potential, 1/2 bath, sunny living room & kitchen, mud room & front foyer. Ovsizd. 1 car grge w/elect.door. Walkng. dist to Roosevelt school. Hardwood floors throughout new vinyl windows. Lrge fnt lscped lawn,
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,382 (+22.8%)
$524,900 + $205,900
$730,800
2025
$6,828 (+2.6%)
$496,500 + $193,200
$689,700
2024
$6,658 (+0.4%)
$482,300 + $188,200
$670,500
2023
$6,634 (+5.6%)
$468,200 + $168,500
$636,700
2022
$6,280 (+4.6%)
$425,600 + $168,500
$594,100
2021
$6,003 (−0.9%)
$397,200 + $151,000
$548,200
2020
$6,059 (+19.0%)
$397,200 + $151,100
$548,300
2019
$5,092 (+9.3%)
$354,700 + $116,300
$471,000
2018
$4,659 (+1.3%)
$305,000 + $106,200
$411,200
2017
$4,601 (−0.5%)
$283,700 + $106,200
$389,900
2016
$4,623 (−1.1%)
$283,700 + $91,200
$374,900
2015
$4,675 (+5.9%)
$269,500 + $91,200
$360,700
2014
$4,414 (+3.5%)
$241,200 + $91,200
$332,400
2013
$4,265 (+3.4%)
$241,200 + $86,100
$327,300
2012
$4,124 (+2.4%)
$232,000 + $91,200
$323,200
2011
$4,027 (+3.2%)
$232,000 + $91,200
$323,200
2010
$3,901 (+1.8%)
$232,000 + $91,200
$323,200
2009
$3,832
$246,100 + $91,200
$337,300
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,157
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,157
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2957179S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 14 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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Air Factor
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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
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Redfin Estimate for 46 Maple Rd
$781,832
$52K over list price of $730K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $680K to $1.1M.