36 West Emerson in Melrose
Your Very Own Melrose Place
3328 sqft | 4 beds | 2 full baths | 1 half bath | 16,000 sqft Lot
$1,199,000
Space, charm, and an unbeatable location—this Italianate icon hits all the right notes.
In the heart of downtown Melrose, just across from Ell Pond, this grand 1875 Italianate Victorian offers a rare blend of historic personality and modern function. With over 3,300 square feet of living space on an expansive 16,000+ square foot lot, it’s a home that delivers real breathing room—in a location where every convenience is just outside your door.
Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and period details that give the home its soul, while thoughtful updates (including a spacious, open-concept kitchen with a huge center island) make it easy to live and entertain in style. The layout offers distinct yet connected spaces: a formal dining room, a fireplaced living room with bay windows, and a tucked-away den with knotty pine walls that’s ideal for work, play, or game day.
A small skylit playroom just off the kitchen leads to a finished flex space above the garage—outfitted with shag carpeting and faux wood paneling that’s vintage in all the right ways. Whether you embrace the throwback vibe or dream of a future studio, gym, or media room, it’s a fun bonus zone that sets this home apart.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, including an elegant primary suite and a connected pass-through bedroom arrangement that offers versatility for guests, siblings, or work-from-home needs. Updated bathrooms provide comfort and function, while leaving room for your personal touch. The walk-up attic has two rooms for seasonal storage and potential for expansion. A street facing window provides a peaceful glimpse of Ell Pond.
Outside, the sunny, level lawn surrounded by white PVC fencing is perfect for backyard games or summer BBQs, and the oversized direct-entry two-car garage with ample driveway parking makes coming and going a breeze.
With proximity to the commuter rail (0.3 miles), under two miles to Oak Grove and easy access to the Middlesex Fells, this is a home that puts nature, transit, and Main Street amenities all within reach.
1875 Italianate Victorian w/ over 3,300 SF of living space
Rare 16,000+ SF lot in downtown Melrose
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths—including a flexible pass-through bedroom layout
Grand ceiling height, bay windows, original period detail throughout
Renovated eat-in kitchen w/ oversized center island
Formal dining room, fireplaced living room, retro den, and sunny playroom
Bonus finished flex space above the garage—perfect for creative use
Direct-entry 2-car garage + abundant off-street parking
Across from Ell Pond, 0.3 mi to commuter rail, close to Fells, shops & restaurants
Entertainer-friendly layout with space to grow, gather, and breathe
Open House Times
Friday 5/16 - 5:00 - 6:30pm
Saturday 5/17 - 11am - 1:00pm
Sunday 5/18 - 12pm - 2:00pm
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