$1,299,000

36 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,709 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1907
9,148sqft lot
2 car garage
$480/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 7, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 12, 2026 at 7:06AM
Listing Office:: Leading Edge Real Estate : 781-979-0100
Listing Agent:: Kate Cote : 781-454-5588
MLS ID:: 73497398

General: Home OfficeSitting RoomExercise RoomWet BarWired for Sound
Appliances: RangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange Hood
Laundry: In Basement
Basement: Partially FinishedSump Pump
Flooring: TileHardwoodFlooring - HardwoodFlooring - Stone/Ceramic TileFlooring - Vinyl
A/C: Central AirDuctless
Heating: Forced AirNatural GasDuctless
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1
Disability Feature: None

General: DeckPatioFenced YardGarden
Style: Victorian
Parking: DetachedPaved DriveOff StreetPavedParking spaces: 8

General: Stone

Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: URBM:0C9 P:0000012654286
Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Kate Cote , Leading Edge Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Roosevelt Elementary School

253 Vinton St, Melrose, MA, 02176

Grades KG-5

0.48 miles away

Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School

350 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA, 02176

Grades 6-8

0.32 miles away

Melrose High School

360 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA, 02176

Grades 9-12

0.32 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.