22 Hillside Ave Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side Neighborhood
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,962
Sq Ft
8,677
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Medical Services
- Custom Closet System
- Winthrop Elementary School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of August 2025Offer Deadline: 6pm today 07/22/2025. Victorian-era Colonial in Melrose’s East Side offers nearly 4,000 living sqft of elegant living. Once a doctor’s residence, this 6-bed, 2.5-bath home blends original detail—hardwood floors, pocket doors, 3 fireplaces—with modern updates including 2-zone central air & 200 AMP electrical. Flexible layout features double parlor, library, & sun-filled great room with Palladian windows, kitchen with walk in pantry that leads to a formal dining area . Vaulted walk-up attic offers expansion potential. Set in a quiet zone just steps to downtown, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, schools, shops, restaurants, commuter rail, Public Library, Mt Hood & Bellevue Golf Club, Ell Pond, and Tennis Courts. Don’t miss the Hillside Avenue Block Party, a beloved tradition that has been celebrated for over 10 years, bringing neighbors together in community. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Melrose history, beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, with heritage and heart
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 07/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,950
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 8,677 Sq Ft Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Property is zoned URB
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Cellulose Insulation
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Picture Window
- Pocket Doors
- French Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Fireplace in Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Home Security
- Storm Windows
- Storm Doors
Parking
- 6 Car Parking Spaces
- Tandem Parking
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Breezeway
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Winthrop Elementary School
- Melrose Middle School
- Melrose High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 18 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number D8 0 73,654991
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Coble Garland E and Linhares Katherine A
Bought by
Bogdanobom Ft and Bogdanowicz
Seller's Agent
Diane Basemera
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Doherty
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
5.85%
Views
25
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.39%
Original Mortgage
$962,500
Outstanding Balance
$962,500
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$397,622
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Surette Adele M
Bought by
Edgertocoble Garland and Linhares Katherine A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,375,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $420,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $962,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $391,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $235,000 | Closed End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $304,775 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $319,300 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $317,094 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $336,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $335,100 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $336,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | Sold | $1,375,000 | +5.9% | $347 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $328 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 | $99 | $1,000,500 | $491,800 | $508,700 |
| 2024 | $9,796 | $986,500 | $477,800 | $508,700 |
| 2023 | $9,666 | $927,600 | $463,700 | $463,900 |
| 2022 | $9,165 | $867,100 | $421,600 | $445,500 |
| 2021 | $9,005 | $822,400 | $393,500 | $428,900 |
| 2020 | $9,088 | $822,400 | $393,500 | $428,900 |
| 2019 | $8,035 | $743,300 | $351,300 | $392,000 |
| 2018 | $7,864 | $694,100 | $302,100 | $392,000 |
| 2017 | $7,579 | $642,300 | $281,000 | $361,300 |
| 2016 | $8,003 | $649,100 | $281,000 | $368,100 |
| 2015 | $7,368 | $568,500 | $267,000 | $301,500 |
| 2014 | $7,177 | $540,400 | $238,900 | $301,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Diane Basemera
Seller's Agent in 2025
Diane Basemera
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 710-0124
1 in this area
34 Total Sales
-
Tanya Doherty
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tanya Doherty
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
(617) 710-5732
1 in this area
44 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73404433
APN: MELR-000008D-000000-000073
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