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Stunning, 1896 Victorian Farmhouse with renovated 2-story Barn/garage on double sized lot with double driveways has undergone extensive, energy efficiency renovations and upgrades while maintaining period charm and details. Home features Hardie Plank exterior; gracious foyer leading to light filled Living Room and Dining Room with large original, divided glass picture windows, built-in china closet and hardwood floors leading to Family Room and Kitchen with granite counters, peninsula dining bar, built-in pantry and mud room/storage area. Covered porch off Dining Room is a spot to relax after a meal or for morning coffee overlooking side yard with trees, grass and irrigation system. Second floor of home has 3 bedrooms and office, all with hardwood floors. Primary Suite has full bath with jacuzzi tub and shower plus sliders to covered balcony with view of the back yard and large 2-story Barn/Garage. Second Bath has tiled shower and laundry. Third floor has 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors plus a storage room. Onto the Barn/Garage that is an original, antique barn with an 819 sf footprint on 2 levels, renovated in 2018 with lower level, oversized 2-car garage now insulated with new drywall and garage door. Special bonus is the second floor Great Room beautifully renovated as entertainment/studio space w/ hardwood, wide plank floors, wooden cathedral ceiling w dramatic lighting, wet bar and stainless appliances, luxury bath w/soaking tub and separate shower. Eligible for permitting as an ADU. This property has carefully engineered, energy efficient systems including geothermal, forced hot water heating and cooling installed in 2020 and 2025; Buderus, flat panel radiators allowing room by room control; owned Solar panels; EV charger and solar hot water; insulated walls, basement and attic. And, all of this in Melrose’s Cedar Park neighborhood just steps from a classic New England Downtown/Main Street, Train, Schools, Farmer’s Market and easy drive to Boston and major routes. Offers should be sent to listing agent by October 7 at 2PM.
Current real estate data for Single Family in Melrose as of Oct 17, 2026
54
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
474
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,034,363
Avg List Price

Property Details

Price:
$1,399,000
MLS #:
73584730
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
5
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Cedar Park
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,266
Total Sq Ft:
2,266
Lot Size:
17,803 sqft / 0.41 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1896
TennisCedar ParkAssignedMelrose MiddleMelrose High

Schools

Elementary School:
Assigned
Middle School:
Melrose Middle
High School:
Melrose High

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
2266
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Geothermal, Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring – Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Electric, Geothermal, Ground Source Heat Pump, Ductless
Interior Features
Bathroom – Full, Bathroom – With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Wet bar, Cabinets – Upgraded, Lighting – Pendant, Lighting – Overhead, Soaking Tub, Home Office, Great Room, Wet Bar
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Main Level Bathrooms
1

Exterior

Architectural Style
Victorian, Farmhouse
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Deck – Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level, Sloped
Open Parking Spaces
6
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Wood, Covered
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Screens

Financial

Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$11,996

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Property Summary

    Located in the Cedar Park subdivision, 24 Poplar St Melrose MA is a Single Family for sale in Melrose, MA, 02176. It is listed for $1,399,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,266 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1896. The current price per square foot is $617. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Melrose is $474. The average listing price for Single Family in Melrose is $1,034,363. To schedule a showing of MLS#73584730 at 24 Poplar St in Melrose, MA, contact your Boardwalk Real Estate Corp. agent at 781-944-7820.

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BSBA: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Babson College 1979
MBA: Master of Business Administration. Babson College 2002

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24 Poplar St
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