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#73397008, James Gulden, Listing office: Redfin Corp.
$829,900 List price
203 Porter St Melrose, MA 02176
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,922 sqft
0.1 acres
$432 / sqft
House
Property details
About 203 Porter St
Rare opportunity to own a classic center entrance Colonial situated on a level corner lot in Melrose’s sought-after Upper East Side. This home has lots of charm and offers tremendous potential to make it your own. The front-to-back living room features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and beautiful crown molding. A formal dining room showcases a built-in china cabinet, chair rail, and matching crown moldings. The oversized kitchen includes a well-defined work area and a generous dining space that opens directly to a 16' x 12' screened-in porch. The spacious primary bedroom includes a closet that goes to the attic. All BR's enjoy hardwood flooring. The lower level offers additional finished front to back space perfect for a family room - plus an older half bath ready for updating. A charming yard and garage/driveway parking off Norman Road complete the package. While the home does need cosmetic updates, it is truly a diamond in the rough. Located in one of Melrose's prime neighborhoods
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
Size1,922 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
MLS #73406230
Garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Exterior: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $829,900
- Price/SqFt: $431
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,253
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Main Street to Porter Street, #203 is the corner of Norman Road
- Year Built: 1935
- Living Area: 1,922 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
- MLS Number: 73406230
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
- Office Phone: (781) 665-2222
- Listing Agent: John Bulman
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831,100 | $8,253 |
| 2023 | $747,800 | $7,792 |
| 2022 | $723,200 | $7,644 |
| 2021 | $708,400 | $7,757 |
| 2020 | $708,400 | $7,828 |
| 2019 | $640,000 | $6,918 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Winthrop Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•162 1st St
8
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•40 Damon Ave
8
Hoover Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•37 Glendower Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $123,881. Residents of Melrose, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
5%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
55%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
24%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
35%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 203 Porter St
The listing price of 203 Porter St property is $829,900.
The property 203 Porter St is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.
Active Listing: 203 Porter St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 203 Porter St are: Winthrop Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hoover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forestdale (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Saugus Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Melrose High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Saugus High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-II) (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,253 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 203 Porter St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 203 Porter St is 1,922 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 203 Porter St is 1935.
This home is located at 203 Porter St in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,922 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $829,900.
While more than 24 listings in Melrose, MA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 5 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Melrose, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 16.1%. In June 2025 median list price was $832,600 and the average listing age was 17 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.