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Listing broker remarks

Timeless character and classic elegance come together in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick Colonial, offering a wonderful blend of traditional details and comfortable living spaces. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting floor plan highlighted by an impressive three fireplaces and two built-in china cabinets, adding distinctive architectural charm. The kitchen features granite countertops and flows into the home’s spacious living areas, including a welcoming family room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers its own private bath and walk-in closet, creating a comfortable retreat. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The lower level extends the living space with a bonus recreation room, ideal for a media room, game room, home gym, or additional gathering space. A one-car garage adds everyday convenience. Ideally situated close to downtown shops and restaurants, local parks, major highways and trains, this home offers easy access to area amenities and convenient commute to Boston. With its stately brick exterior, three fireplaces, beautiful built-ins, generous living spaces, and classic Colonial architecture, this home is filled with character and offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Showings start at first open house Saturday 9/19 12 to 2 pm— Curtis & Colletta Realty Associates

Key details

  • 4,293 sq ft
  • 8,211 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1939 built
  • $372 / sq ft
  • $14,300 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠3⁠6⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
144 Porter Street
Town
Melrose, MA
ZIP
02176
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1220 / 70

Map

Neighborhood: Melrose

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.