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$1,299,000 Just Listed

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Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,709 Sq. Ft.
0.21 Acres
2 Car Garage
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36 Lake Avenue,Melrose, MA 02176
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Property Description

Wake to serene water views from your primary suite in this captivating 1907 Victorian, then settle into the sitting room with coffee and the morning light streaming through those amazing windows. Two minutes away, Bohemian Coffeehouse awaits with the best blueberry muffins this side of Maine. Your commute to Boston? Twenty minutes via the commuter rail, just a block away. The real magic happens when guests arrive. They step into your lush, dreamy gardens and stunning patio-a hidden oasis that feels transported to another world entirely. Suddenly, you're the one hosting the dinner parties everyone talks about. Inside, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light create warmth throughout. The spa-inspired primary en-suite offers your own restorative retreat. A dedicated home office and bonus exercise room adapt to how you actually live. Solar panels and an EV charger blend seamlessly with timeless character. This refined Victorian doesn't just house a life-it invites you to live it fully.

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General

Price: $1,299,000
Taxes: $10,405 (2026)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73497398
Updated: Today (4/7/2026)
Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1: 4.60 x 2.10, First
Bathroom 2: 10.10 x 7.30, Second
Bathroom 3: 19.11 x 7.30, Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: 16.90 x 11.10, Second
Bedroom 2: 15.50 x 11.60, Second
Bedroom 3: 11.00 x 10.80, Second
Bedroom 4: 19.10 x 14.60, Third

Other Rooms

Living Room: 27.70 x 15.20, Main, First
Family Room: 16.80 x 10.90, Third
Kitchen: 27.60 x 11.20, First
Dining Room: 15.70 x 10.90, First
Office: 8.90 x 7.50, Third

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Victorian
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 2,709
Year Built: 1907

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.21

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $10,405
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Please see attached seller's disclosure. First and second floor have gas/central air. Third floor and siting room have mini splits for heat and AC. Video cameras on property.
Property ID: M:0C9 P:0000012, 654286

Listed by Leading Edge Real Estate, Kate Cote

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Schools

Schools serving 36 Lake Avenue

School District:Melrose School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School 253 Vinton Street, Melrose, MA 02176	K-5	0.5 mi
Early Childhood Center, Melrose, MA 16 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176	PK-	0.5 mi
Lincoln Elementary School, Melrose, MA 80 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176	K-5	0.6 mi
Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176	6-8	0.3 mi
Melrose High School 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176	9-12	0.3 mi
Horace Mann Elementary School, Melrose, MA 40 Damon Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176	K-5	0.8 mi
Winthrop Elementary School 162 1st Street, Melrose, MA 02176	K-5	0.8 mi
Hoover Elementary School 37 Glendower Road, Melrose, MA 02176	K-5	1.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 36 Lake Avenue Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/07/2026

Listed

$1,299,000

239.16%

MLS

1/31/2002

Sold

$383,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 36 Lake Avenue

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$8,855

$894,400

2024

$8,393

10%

$845,200

15%

2023

$7,626

$731,900

2022

$7,343

$694,700

2021

$6,988

-1%

$638,200

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2020

$7,053

12%

$638,300

10%

2019

$6,285

$581,400

2018

$6,238

$550,600

2017

$6,075

$514,800

2016

$5,806

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$470,900

2015

$5,796

$447,200

2014

$5,760

$433,700

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2013

$5,656

—

$434,100

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36 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176 (MLS# 73497398) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 36 Lake Avenue is currently listed for $1,299,000 and was received on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 36 Lake Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Melrose? You can browse all Melrose real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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