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Welcome to 17 Linden Road, an expansive 2-family home ideally located in Melrose's desirable Downtown-Horace Mann neighborhood. Situated on a one-way street, this well-cared-for property offers incredible flexibility, with the potential to accommodate up to 7 bedrooms across 2 spacious units. Unit 1 offers a comfortable layout with 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, a stainless steel applianced kitchen with ample counter space, a flexible eat-in area, and the option for a separate formal dining room. Unit 2 spans two floors in a desirable townhouse-style layout and features a modern granite kitchen, tile flooring, ample cabinet storage, and the potential for 4 well-proportioned bedrooms w/ generous closet space. The top floor offers a spacious bedroom and full bathroom, creating a private retreat within the unit. With its flexible floor plan, the property is well suited for investors, multigenerational living, or an owner occupant looking to live in one unit while renting the other. Additional highlights include a fenced-in yard, hardwood floors, charming period details, and thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy all that Melrose has to offer with an exceptional neighborhood amenity score of 83, endless shops and restaurants.Excellent commuter location between the Cedar Park and Wyoming Hill commuter rail stops, with easy access to Route 1 and I-93. All this within the highly desirable Melrose school district. Showings begin at Sundays open house.
Horace Mann, located between Main Street and the Middlesex Fells Reservation, is a residential and civic-minded Melrose neighborhood with leafy side streets and quick trailhead escapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near Melrose Highlands, where coffee counters, small eateries, and everyday storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars include Turner's Seafood at Melrose Station, the Beebe Estate’s public grounds, and the Melrose Symphony Orchestra’s hometown performances. Housing leans toward classic New England singles and two-families with porches, bay windows, and mature trees. Pocket parks and school grounds shape a steady, walkable rhythm. The Fells’ rocky overlooks and reservoirs sit close enough for an after-work loop without leaving town.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Mudroom
Ceiling fan(s)
Walk-up attic
Skylight(s)
Slider
Bathrooms with tub and shower
Bathroom with shower stall
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Oil heating
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Enclosed porch
Deck
Balcony/Deck
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
2-family, up/down configuration
3 total stories
Parking
5 off-street parking spaces
Construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Yellow exterior
Built approximately (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Common electric service
HOA & community
Community access to public transportation, T-Station, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, laundromat, highway access, private and public schools
Financial info
Investor/multifamily property: 2 units (one unit leased)
Total building area reported as 3,072
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to 17 Linden Road, an expansive multi family located in desirable Melrose Downtown - Horace Mann. This well cared for home offers two spacious units, both with 3 bedrooms boasting hardwoods through out, turn of the century charm mixed with modern updating. First floor unit layout consists of a stainless steel applianced kitchen, ample counter space, updated, flexible eat in area as well as separate formal dining room option. Second unit spans townhouse style over two floors. Modern granite kitchen, tile floors and ample cabinet storage. Again, possible 4 well proportioned bedrooms with ample closet storage. Desirable Melrose school district. Neighborhood amenity score of 84, endless shops and restaurants to sample. One block from Ell Pond, two blocks from the Library. Commuter dream, situated conveniently between the Cedar Park and Highland stops, close proximity to 93 & RT1. ***Open houses SAT 11-1 & SUN 12-2***
Public Records
Jul 26, 1990
Sold
$220,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,339 (+4.1%)
$473,000 + $470,300
$943,300
2024
$8,972 (−2.0%)
$459,500 + $444,000
$903,500
2023
$9,156 (+5.1%)
$446,000 + $432,700
$878,700
2022
$8,708 (+6.4%)
$405,500 + $418,300
$823,800
2021
$8,184 (−0.3%)
$378,400 + $369,000
$747,400
2020
$8,207 (+10.0%)
$378,400 + $364,300
$742,700
2019
$7,461 (+4.4%)
$337,900 + $352,300
$690,200
2018
$7,149 (+3.2%)
$290,600 + $340,400
$631,000
2017
$6,924 (+2.2%)
$270,300 + $316,500
$586,800
2016
$6,778 (+4.1%)
$270,300 + $279,400
$549,700
2015
$6,511 (+3.1%)
$256,800 + $245,600
$502,400
2014
$6,313 (+6.6%)
$229,800 + $245,600
$475,400
2013
$5,921 (+4.6%)
$218,300 + $236,100
$454,400
2012
$5,663 (+3.8%)
$209,900 + $233,900
$443,800
2011
$5,457 (+3.9%)
$209,900 + $228,100
$438,000
2010
$5,252 (+0.7%)
$221,000 + $214,100
$435,100
2009
$5,213
$234,500 + $224,400
$458,900
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,072
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,072
Year built
1906
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
1998542S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, MA • 02176
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 17 Linden Rd
$1,145,644
$4,356 under list price of $1.15M
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