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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to a cherished residence that has been meticulously cared for by the same family for 50+ years! Your experience begins as you enter through an expansive three-season porch, which leads through a set of glass doors into a formal dining room complete with a china cabinet. This space flows seamlessly into a sun drenched kitchen, featuring a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, a microwave, and modern recessed lighting. The inviting living room is anchored by a classic brick fireplace and offers a generous layout perfectly suited for entertaining guests. An office/family room is conveniently located nearby. The second level hosts three well proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. Throughout the home, hardwood floors add a sense of warmth and polished charm. For those seeking additional flex space, the lower level includes a roughly finished, unheated room that would serve as an ideal area for a home gym or a private hobby room. The exterior of the home features a one-car garage and a patio for relaxing. This home's location puts the very best of Melrose right at your doorstep:a short stroll will take you to the Commuter Rail, downtown dining and shopping and the Middlesex Fells Reservation provides hiking, biking and boating at The Spot Pond Boat Club. Stop by and see what makes 9 Cottage Street a special place to call home.— Compass

Key details

  • 1,465 sq ft
  • 4,513 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $498 / sq ft
  • $7,558 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠5⁠3⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
9 Cottage Street
Town
Melrose, MA
ZIP
02176

Map

Neighborhood: Russell Park

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.