FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
24 Poplar St, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176 • Cedar Park
$1,399,000
Est. $8,274/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Open House Schedule
04
Oct
Sunday, October 4
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
03
Oct
Saturday, October 3
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
About this home
Stunning, 1896 Victorian Farmhouse with renovated 2-story Barn/garage on double sized lot with double driveways has undergone extensive, energy efficiency renovations and upgrades while maintaining period charm and details. Home features Hardie Plank exterior; gracious foyer leading to light filled Living Room and Dining Room with large original, divided glass picture windows, built-in china closet and hardwood floors leading to Family Room and Kitchen with granite counters, peninsula dining bar, built-in pantry and mud room/storage area. Covered porch off Dining Room is a spot to relax after a meal or for morning coffee overlooking side yard with trees, grass and irrigation system. Second floor of home has 3 bedrooms and office, all with hardwood floors. Primary Suite has full bath with jacuzzi tub and shower plus sliders to covered balcony with view of the back yard and large 2-story Barn/Garage. Second Bath has tiled shower and laundry. Third floor has 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors plus a storage room. Onto the Barn/Garage that is an original, antique barn with an 819 sf footprint on 2 levels, renovated in 2018 with lower level, oversized 2-car garage now insulated with new drywall and garage door. Special bonus is the second floor Great Room beautifully renovated as entertainment/studio space w/ hardwood, wide plank floors, wooden cathedral ceiling w dramatic lighting, wet bar and stainless appliances, luxury bath w/soaking tub and separate shower. Eligible for permitting as an ADU. This property has carefully engineered, energy efficient systems including geothermal, forced hot water heating and cooling installed in 2020 and 2025; Buderus, flat panel radiators allowing room by room control; owned Solar panels; EV charger and solar hot water; insulated walls, basement and attic. And, all of this in Melrose's Cedar Park neighborhood just steps from a classic New England Downtown/Main Street, Train, Schools, Farmer's Market and easy drive to Boston and major routes. Showings begin at Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 10/3 & 10/4, 1-2:30 PM.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 30, 2026
$1,399,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Sullivan
Office: RE/MAX Beacon
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,399,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,996 | $1,045,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,996
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,045,900
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1896
Living Area
2,266 sq ft
Lot Size
0.41 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Electric, Geothermal, Ground Source Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling
Geothermal, Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub, Home Office, Great Room, Wet Bar
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Victorian, Farmhouse
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,996
Assessed Value
$1,045,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Recreational Space Above Garage/barn Was Created By Permits In 2018 As Great Room With Wet Bar And Full Bath. Currently Not Official Adu But New Owners Can Apply For Adu Status. Utilities In Use Are Currently Electric In Both Structures. Gas Available.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
grey
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
2,266 sf House and additional renovated (2018) space over 2 car garage. Great Room and full bath.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,266 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,266 sq ft above grade
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Pedestal Sink
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
LevelMain,First
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelMain,First
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
LevelMain,First
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood, Covered
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Wet bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub, Home Office, Great Room, Wet Bar
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Farmhouse
Year Built:
1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Electric, Geothermal, Ground Source Heat Pump, Ductless
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Geothermal, Ductless
Cooling Zones:
4
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood, Covered
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level, Sloped
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Nearby Schools
School District
Melrose School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.4%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Lincoln School
0.5 mi
|
#205 of 825
|
Score: 54.6
Improved 119 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
387 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
0.6 mi
|
#107 of 825
|
Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
0.9 mi
247 students
Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.2 mi
|
#74 of 825
|
Score: 60.6
Dropped 68 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
258 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Winthrop School
1.3 mi
|
#79 of 825
|
Score: 60.3
Improved 11 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
372 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.5 mi
|
#204 of 825
|
Score: 54.6
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
266 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.6 mi
|
#89 of 352
|
Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
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Cedar Park
24 Poplar St, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kathleen Sullivan
Listing Office
RE/MAX Beacon
Office Phone
978-927-9100
Agent MLS ID
C4383955
Office MLS ID
AN8511
Listing Data Updated
Sep 30, 2026 4:35 PM EDT
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