#73382350, Diane Reynolds, Listing office: Century 21 North East
22 Hillside Ave Melrose, MA 02176
Property details
About 22 Hillside Ave
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. Welcome to this Eastside Neighborhood
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior: Bathroom - 1/4, Closet, 1/4 Bath, Bedroom, Great Room, Walk-up Attic
- Fireplace: Living Room, Bath
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Exterior: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,299,000
- Price/SqFt: $327
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,796
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1880
- Living Area: 3,962 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
- MLS Number: 73404433
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
- Office Phone: (617) 969-2447
- Listing Agent: Diane Basemera
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2001 | Home Sold | $420,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $986,500 | $9,796 |
2023 | $927,600 | $9,666 |
2022 | $867,100 | $9,165 |
2021 | $822,400 | $9,005 |
2020 | $822,400 | $9,088 |
2019 | $743,300 | $8,035 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Winthrop Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•162 1st St
7
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•80 W Wyoming Ave
8
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•40 Damon Ave
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 $118,333. Residents of Melrose, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 22 Hillside Ave
The listing price of 22 Hillside Ave property is $1,299,000.
The property 22 Hillside Ave is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.
Active Listing: 22 Hillside Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 22 Hillside Ave are: Winthrop Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forestdale (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Salemwood (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Melrose High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stoneham High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,796 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 17, 2001 for $420,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 22 Hillside Ave has 6 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 22 Hillside Ave is 3,962 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 22 Hillside Ave is 1880.
This home is located at 22 Hillside Ave in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 3,962 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,299,000.
In June 2025 more than 24 listings in Melrose, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while 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, listings were on the market for 17 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $832,600.