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Listing broker remarks

Gorgeous center entrance Colonial in an A+ location. Situated on a corner lot, this sun-filled home offers four bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, radiant bathroom floor, a lovely sunroom, and a bonus mudroom. The refreshed kitchen provides a bright and cheerful spot for morning coffee, while the gracious dining room features a built-in china cabinet and custom moldings. Mini-splits provide efficient air conditioning throughout the home. Outside, enjoy a private patio, lovely yard space with mature shrubs and plantings, two paved driveways, and a garage. The home currently offers 1.5 baths, with several possibilities for more full bathrooms. The basement provides storage as well as additional expansion potential. Just minutes from parks, an elementary school, public transportation, and vibrant downtown Melrose, this special home combines timeless character and modern comfort.— Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 2,630 sq ft
  • 6,856 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1929 built
  • $493 / sq ft
  • $10,353 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠8⁠4⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
6 Geneva Rd
Town
Melrose, MA
ZIP
02176
Deed (Bk/Pg)
46506 / 300

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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.