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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 36 Fairmount Street a charming Colonial in Melrose's desirable Mount Hood neighborhood. This spacious 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers plenty of room for growing family, guests, a home office, or anyone looking for additional living space. The first floor features a comfortable living room, dining room, kitchen with pantry, and a full bathroom. Sliding door off the dining room opens to a rear deck creating a great space for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the level back yard. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom while the third floor features two additional heated bedrooms, providing valuable flexibility and privacy. Additional features include a full walk-out basement, three car tandem driveway parking, a rear deck, and a welcoming front porch. The location is a major highlight, with Mount Hood Golf Course less than a mile away and downtown Melrose approximately a half mile from the home putting restaurants, shops, parks, transportation, and everyday conveniences close by. Conveniently located to multiple MBTA bus stops and trains for an easy commute to Boston.— Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Key details

  • 1,440 sq ft
  • 4,034 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $485 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠4⁠7⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
36 Fairmount
Town
Melrose, MA
ZIP
02176
Deed (Bk/Pg)
65936 / 476

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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.