$540,000
$10K PRICE DROP

2 Melrose St Adams, MA 01220

Adams Area

Estimated payment $3,376/month

Total Views 14,651
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,406 Sq Ft
$224 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Barn
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

Welcome to the historic Simmons Cottage located at 2 Melrose Street in Adams, MA. This Victorian gem, completed in 1901, perfectly blends its 19th-century character with modern convenience. Situated on a .24-acre lot in the heart of Adams, the 2,406-square-foot residence features 4 bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, and full attic.
The home's historic elegance shines through its preserved curved front porch, original woodwork, stained-glass windows, and rare Lincrusta ceilings. This home has been updated to provide efficiency, including a new roof, upgraded heating system, and a modernized kitchen with top appliances.
A standout feature is the unique historic carriage barn, relocated and repurposed into an incredible five-car detached garage for your vehicles and hobbies!

Listing Agent

Diane Thorson

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #9574477 Listed on: 07/07/2026

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Co-Listing Agent

Nick Geranios

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX License #9014914

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,406 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hoosac Valley Elementary School
  • Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,899

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Directions: Park Street to Melrose. For ease of parking and entering, enter from Park Street (MA-8) in Adams, between the Adams Free Library and 90 Park Street.
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Accessibility Features: 1st Flr Half Bath
  • Lot Features: Paved Drive, Irregular Shape
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Electric Oven
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7756
  • Co List Office Phone: 413-637-4402
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 110139
  • Co List Office Phone: 413-528-4192
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Has Heating?: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Style: Victorian
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 2406.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Alarm System, Cable Available, Fireplace (s), Stone Countertop
  • Total Bedrooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Outbuilding

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Garaged Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Garaged & Off-Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Fuses
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private
  • Hot Water: Tankless, On Demand

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 10,454
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4899.0
  • Tax Book Number: 712

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hoosac Valley Elementary
  • High School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,899 $288,000 $53,600 $234,400
2024 $4,624 $263,600 $50,400 $213,200
2023 $4,330 $233,400 $45,800 $187,600
2022 $4,259 $203,900 $39,800 $164,100
2021 $4,151 $183,500 $39,800 $143,700
2020 $3,908 $178,600 $39,800 $138,800
2019 $4,438 $178,600 $39,800 $138,800
2018 $3,911 $176,100 $39,800 $136,300
2017 $3,763 $176,100 $39,800 $136,300
2016 $3,848 $179,900 $39,800 $140,100
2015 $3,735 $174,800 $41,600 $133,200
2014 $3,487 $174,800 $41,600 $133,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/13/2026 08/13/26 Price Changed $540,000 -1.8% $224 / Sq Ft
07/07/2026 07/07/26 For Sale $550,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,000 No Value Available
Closed $224,000 No Value Available
Closed $90,000 No Value Available
Closed $45,000 No Value Available
Closed $111,000 No Value Available
Closed $6,280 No Value Available
Closed $116,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Diane Thorson

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

(413) 771-4483

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MLS Number: 250092

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APN: ADAM-000113-000000-000211

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