Melrose Homes under $2 million

Welcome to Melrose, Massachusetts – a charming city nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, just a stone's throw from the vibrant city of Boston. Known for its rich history, friendly community, and picturesque landscapes, Melrose offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and a strong sense of community, Melrose is an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most appealing aspects of Melrose is its diverse real estate market, particularly for those seeking homes under $2 million. Here, you can find a variety of beautiful properties that cater to different lifestyles and preferences. From charming Victorian homes with intricate details to modern, updated residences, there’s something for everyone. Many homes feature spacious yards, perfect for outdoor gatherings, while others boast contemporary interiors that are move-in ready.

Living in Melrose means enjoying a wealth of local amenities. Residents can take advantage of excellent schools, vibrant parks, and a thriving downtown area filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The city is also well-connected to public transport, making commutes to Boston and beyond a breeze.

Whether you’re searching for your first home, a cozy retreat, or an investment opportunity, Melrose offers an inviting atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Explore the charming neighborhoods and discover the perfect home that suits your lifestyle—all without breaking the bank! Come experience the allure of Melrose, where your dream home awaits.

Newest Melrose Homes under $2 million

$668,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73586399 MLS

Welcome to 7 West St — a beautifully updated home that combines modern upgrades, outdoor space, and a prime Melrose location. Set on an expansive 0.32-acre lot, this property offers a level of privacy and yard space that’s hard to find, giving you room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the outdoors.Inside, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new flooring, updated paint, and a renovated kitchen that feels bright and functional for everyday living. Major system upgrades add real value and peace of mind, including a brand-new mini-split heating and cooling system for efficient year-round comfort and a fully redone plumbing system throughout the house.The large yard provides endless possibilities — from outdoor gatherings to play space or creating your own backyard oasis. Conveniently located near local parks, shops, commuter routes, and Melrose’s well-regarded public schools, this home sits in a neighborhood known for its strong community feel.

7 West St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sophia Cross from Listing Office: Centre Realty Group.

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73585709 MLS

This beautiful nine year old colonial is tucked away on a dead end street. Nice fenced yard and spacious deck for outdoor entertaining. Open concept living with granite countertops with great center island where meals and family time happen. Hardwood floors throughout with beautiful tiled bathrooms. Tremendous primary suite and huge walk in closet with built in shelving. With Pine Banks Park, the restaurants and shops on Main Street and the commuter rail, a mile to the Oak Grove orange line. This home grants easy access to everything Melrose has to offer.

19 Rockwood St., Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Christine Natale from Listing Office: Christine E. Natale, Broker.

$1,050,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584992 MLS

Welcome Home! Step into this beautifully maintained Center Entrance Colonial, cherished by the same family for over 60 years. Nestled in desirable Melrose Highlands, this home sits on an oversized lot that offers both privacy and ample space for outdoor activities in a neighborhood setting. As you enter, you are greeted by a spacious foyer adorned with natural woodwork, which elegantly separates the formal living areas. The dining room features a custom-built cabinet, chair rail, and classic picture molding, adding a touch of yesteryear. The inviting living room boasts a centerpiece fireplace complemented by rich natural woodwork and built-ins, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for gatherings. The custom-built kitchen, while not brand new, is in pristine condition, offering both functionality and excellent storage. A winding staircase invites you to explore the upper floors. On the second floor, you will find three well-appointed bedrooms, including one with a delightful sleeping porch, perfect for relaxation or as a cozy reading nook. An additional two bedrooms on the third floor provide ample space for children, guests, or in-laws, ensuring everyone has their own retreat. Recent upgrades include newer siding and windows, enhancing the home’s efficiency and curb appeal. Step outside to discover a brand new composite deck off the kitchen, ideal for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments overlooking your spacious yard. Completing this exceptional property is a two-car garage, providing convenience and additional storage.

57 Nowell Rd, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mark Hutchinson from Listing Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate.

$499,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584948 MLS ⋅ ['Franklin Manor'] BLDG.

Welcome home to this freshly painted 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath condominium offering comfort, style, and convenience. The spacious living room and dining room combination creates an inviting living area that opens onto a furnished balcony, extending your living space and providing a wonderful spot to read a book or entertain. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, direct access to the balcony and new wall air conditioner. The second bedroom also offers a spacious bathroom, double closet and a new wall air conditioner. The stylish and functional kitchen is thoughtfully updated with maple cabinetry, a wall oven, new countertop electric range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Levolor window treatments are installed throughout the condominium, including the balcony, offering added privacy and a polished finishing touch .This home offers new flooring, excellent closet space, oversized bathrooms, and extra-wide doorways, providing both comfort and functionality. Two new wall air-conditioning units provide additional comfort. Laundry is located on level 4. Enjoy the convenience of a one-car garage, one outside parking spot and ample visitor parking, along with an array of desirable building amenities, including a fitness center, racquetball court, bike storage, and private property storage. Ideally located with convenient access to the commuter rail and Oak Grove, Whole Foods, charming local shops and restaurants. This well-maintained condominium combines comfortable living, thoughtful updates, private outdoor space, and an excellent location—an inviting place to be at home! Seller's will leave the balcony furniture and Sony wall TV as gifts.

180 Green Street Unit 411, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Maureen Grant from Listing Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate.

$850,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584930 MLS

Welcome to 37 Norman Road, where the neighborhood feels nostalgic. Tucked away on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of the coveted Bellevue Country Club area, Norman Road offers sidewalks for the perfect walk, neighborhood block parties, and a true sense of community. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room featuring a fireplace, hardwood floors, and updated windows. The open-concept kitchen and dining area is designed for everyday living and entertaining, with a center island, gas cooking, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula overlooking the designated dining space. Just off the dining room, a charming screened porch overlooks the backyard, the perfect spot for morning coffee or summer evenings. A sunken family room adds another inviting living space on the first floor, while a half bath completes this level. Upstairs, you’ll find the ideal bedroom layout with four bedrooms all on one floor, each offering great closet space, along with another full bath. The lower level brings even more fun with a bonus room featuring a second fireplace, perfect for watching the big game, a playroom, home gym, or casual hangout space. Outside, the backyard is ready for beautiful summer nights, pool parties, barbecues, and effortless entertaining. With its wonderful layout, inviting outdoor spaces, and an incredible neighborhood setting, 37 Norman Road is the kind of home you won’t want to miss.

37 Norman Rd, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately from Listing Office: Compass.

$920,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584861 MLS

Nestled on a desirable, tree-lined street on the Eastside, this charming 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on Whitman Avenue offers classic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. Deceptive from the outside, the home surprises with a spacious, welcoming interior featuring freshly painted rooms, beautiful dark-stained floors, crown molding, built-ins, and other period details.The bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while both full baths have been thoughtfully updated too. The dining room opens to a spacious family room overlooking the backyard, with lush greenery creating a peaceful backdrop and a comfortable living room with fireplace provides an inviting space to relax or entertain. A beautiful bath w/walk-in shower rounds out the 1st fl! Upstairs are four nicely sized bedrooms and a full stylish bath. The lower level offers valuable flexible space with new vinyl flooring and fresh paint—perfect for a home office, playroom, gym, or hobby area. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard with patio space and plenty of room for gardening, play, and fun cookouts. Sidewalks lead from your front door to the Common, nearby MBTA bus stops, schools, and Melrose Square, with its restaurants, cafés, brewery, YMCA, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Oak Grove & Rts. 1 & 93 are also nearby, making commuting to Boston and points north easy and convenient Charming, versatile, updated, and move-in ready, this sweet home offers the best of neighborhood living with everything you need just minutes away...Just unpack & be home sweet home for the holidays!!

79 Whitman Avenue, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately from Listing Office: Compass.

$1,399,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73584730 MLS

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.

24 Poplar St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathleen Sullivan from Listing Office: RE/MAX Beacon.

$699,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73584698 MLS

Tucked away on a peaceful dead-end private way, this delightful 6-room home offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, the perfect blend of comfort and function. The inviting living room features a cozy woodburning fireplace, while the charming dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining. The kitchen opens through sliders to a perfectly sized backyard, extending your living space outdoors.The soundproofed lower level offers a versatile bonus room with surround sound, ready-made for movie nights, music, a home office, or a relaxing retreat. It also includes a full bath and convenient laundry. Mini splits provide efficient year-round comfort, and the 200 amp electrical service means plenty of capacity for today's needs. Parking is a breeze with a one-car garage plus additional off-street parking. And because it's a private way, overnight parking is allowed, a rare find. Best of all, you're just a quick jaunt to all the restaurants and shops Melrose center has to offer, and only a few minutes by car to both the Oak Grove Orange Line T station and Wyoming Hill Commuter rail for an easy commute into Boston.

22 Ash St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carol Curcio from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,199,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73584632 MLS

Completely reimagined for modern living, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Melrose home offers approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space across two levels, combining contemporary finishes, flexible living areas, and extensive recent improvements. The main level welcomes you with an LED-lit entry featuring stone flooring and opens to a bright kitchen and living area beneath a raised cathedral-style ceiling. Three bedrooms and two baths are located on this level, including a primary suite, along with flexible space for dining and direct access to a new composite PVC deck overlooking the backyard. New 9-inch engineered wood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout the home. The finished lower level expands the possibilities with a spacious second living area, fourth bedroom, full bath, wet bar with wine cooler, laundry area with machine, and additional space ideal for dining, entertaining, or a home office. Sliding doors provide a seamless connection to the backyard and covered outdoor area beneath the deck. Modern details include LED lighting at the entry, staircase, and shower niche, along with cable railings inside and outside. Major improvements include a new roof, new spray foam insulation, new plumbing, new 200-amp electrical service, new HVAC heat pump with electric backup, new driveway, solar panels, and updated outdoor spaces. Located in Melrose's Mount Hood area with convenient access to Mount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course, nearby schools, local shopping and dining, green spaces, commuter rail connections, and routes into Boston. A beautifully updated home designed with flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, working from home, and enjoying indoor-outdoor living.

48 Burnett St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lia Carminati from Listing Office: Be Live in Realty.

$419,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73584324 MLS ⋅ ['Melrose Towers'] BLDG.

You might not recognize this one—let us reintroduce you to Unit 2B at The Towers! This bright second-floor unit offers the easy, amenity-filled lifestyle that continues to make this community such a popular choice. Located in Building 53, home to the indoor pool and sauna, Unit 2B features a comfortable open layout connecting the living room, dining area and kitchen. Sliders lead to the enclosed balcony, creating additional space to relax and enjoy throughout the seasons. The spacious primary bedroom also offers balcony access along with generous closet space, while the second bedroom easily accommodates a variety of furniture and uses. Luxury vinyl flooring and freshly painted walls give the unit a clean, updated feel, and the glass in all balcony windows has recently been replaced. Even better, this unit includes assigned parking space #12B conveniently located near the front entrance PLUS garage space #47. Indoor and outdoor pools, great amenities, a central location and a well-managed community complete the package.

53 Melrose Street Unit 2B, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Kim Perrotti Team from Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate.

$1,295,000

9 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73583975 MLS

***Open House Sunday 12-1:30***Giant 4 Unit in the heart of Melrose! Well-maintained property offering strong income potential and flexible living arrangements. This spacious multi-unit building features 9 bedrooms and 4 full baths across approximately 3,519 sq ft of living space. Units offer functional layouts with bright living areas, updated kitchens, hardwood/vinyl flooring, and separately metered utilities. Additional highlights include off-street parking, shared laundry, and a full basement for storage. Conveniently located near downtown Melrose shops, restaurants, parks, schools, and public transportation, including the Wyoming Hill commuter rail station for easy access to Boston. Excellent opportunity to expand your investment portfolio or offset your mortgage with rental income in one of Melrose’s most desirable neighborhoods

40 Hurd St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jonathan Mathews from Listing Office: Legacy Realty Advisors LLC.

$875,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73582506 MLS

Welcome to 47 Sanford Street, where inviting living spaces, a flexible floor plan, and exceptional bonus space come together. Step inside to warm hardwood floors and a bright, sun-filled living room that flows naturally into the dining area and kitchen, creating an easy layout for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with seating—perfect for casual meals, meal prep, or gathering with friends. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary, along with two full baths and flexibility for guest space or a home office. Outside, enjoy morning coffee on the welcoming front porch, summer dinners on the composite deck, and a fenced backyard with room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or play. A standout feature is the separate heated and cooled accessory building, currently used as a home gym and offering excellent flexibility as an office, studio, hobby space, or private retreat. The full basement provides additional room for storage, projects, or recreation. Five parking spaces add convenience, while nearby public transportation, parks, trails, shopping, and everyday amenities make the location equally appealing. A versatile home with spaces designed to adapt to the way you live. ** Showings begin Friday, 10/2. Open House Sat 10/3 and Sun 10/4 from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Offers deadline Tuesday, Oct 6th at 12PM. **

47 Sanford St, Melrose

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jon Growitz from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

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