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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to a home where 20 years of meticulous customization has created a space that offers modern living, warmth & character. This beautifully updated and maintained Colonial offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan across 3 levels, blending private living spaces with entertaining areas. Step inside the welcoming entry with a large coat closet, leading into a cozy living room complete with a gas fireplace and energy-efficient tinted privacy windows. The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen, boasting Quartzite countertops, soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, a Wi-Fi-enabled microwave/oven, a beverage fridge, and peninsula seating. It flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room built for holiday gatherings. Tucked behind a stylish barn door in the large pantry is a convenient 1st floor laundry. Off the kitchen is a second pantry, 1/2 bath, and a sitting room with windows overlooking the superbly landscaped side and back yards. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes 2 closets and an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, rainfall shower, and radiant floor heat. Two additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bath complete the 2nd floor, while a walk-up attic provides excellent storage. The walk-out basement adds incredible versatility, with two heated rooms—each with built-in shelves, perfect for a home office and a gym. Situated on a rare, nearly double-wide lot, the exterior is a showpiece, conscientiously landscaped with a large patio and colorful perennial plants (sustained by an automatic drip watering system) to complement the terrain. It offers multiple private seating areas where you can entertain friends and family or enjoy your coffee and a good book. The expansive lot also offers 2 separate driveways and a 480-sf shed with built-in shelves. New owners will appreciate the unparalleled attention to detail throughout. From premium, professional-grade fixtures to behind-the-scenes mechanical upgrades—including brand-new wiring, plumbing, a Navien combi-boiler with 8 zones, fully insulated walls, spray foam attic ceiling, central vacuum, and ductless mini-splits—nothing was overlooked in restoring this high-efficiency home. Perfect for commuters, this unbeatable location is just half a mile from the Wyoming Hill train station and 1.2 miles from the Oak Grove Orange Line. Plus, you are less than a mile from the heart of downtown Melrose, packed with vibrant shops, top-tier restaurants, and everyday conveniences— Lyv Realty

Key details

  • 2,000 sq ft
  • 9,265 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1924 built
  • $545 / sq ft
  • $8,888 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠6⁠8⁠1⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
49 Lynde Ave
Town
Melrose, MA
ZIP
02176
Deed (Bk/Pg)
65800 / 65

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.