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$1,249,000
4 Beds 5 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2973
286 Porter Street
Melrose, MA 02176
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Property Description

What if your next home combined the timeless charm of a classic American Four Square Colonial w/the flexibility to adapt to your lifestyle for years to come? Beautifully expanded over the yrs & filled w/ natural light, this distinctive 4 BR, 3 full & 2 half bath home is ideally situated in Melrose's sought-after Bellevue neighborhood. The sun-filled family room opens to a composite deck overlooking the expansive backyard ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Adding to its versatility, a rare elevator connects the main & lower levels. A thoughtfully finished lower level offers a 4th BR suite, full bath, refreshment area w/sink, fridge, dishwasher, disposal, laundry & direct access to the stone patio & backyard. Whether you're seeking addl living space, a guest retreat, or flexibility for changing needs, this home offers possibilities that are difficult to find. Offering timeless character, modern convenience & thoughtful design, this home is designed to adapt to the way you live.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X8
  • Flooring - Laminate, Gas Stove, Pantry, Peninsula, Recessed Lighting
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X12
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, French Doors

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 6X8
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 6X7
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 6X5
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X11
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11X9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11X10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11X20
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X22
  • Family Room Features: Balcony / Deck, Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Slider
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window AC
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 7

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2973
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Elevator, French Doors, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Accessability Features: Yes

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio
  • Road Type: Public, Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73549297
  • Last Updated: 07/18/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Paul DiPietro, RE/MAX Beacon
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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