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Offered at $1,250,000Active
beds
5
baths
2
sq ft
2,469
Built
1940

48-50 Melrose Street

Arlington, MA 02474

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About this home

Well-maintained two-family home in a desirable East Arlington location offering spacious layouts, beautiful hardwood floors, and excellent commuter convenience. The first-floor unit features hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and bedrooms, along with a charming built-in dining room hutch. The eat-in kitchen includes an adjoining pantry, and first-floor laundry is conveniently located in the clean, spacious basement. The second unit offers two levels of living space. The main level features two bedrooms, an office, enclosed front porch, living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors enhance the living room, dining room, office, and bedrooms, while a classic built-in hutch adds character and detail to the dining room. A separate laundry room with additional pantry space is located off the kitchen. The second-floor unit also features a private back deck, providing additional outdoor space. The third floor includes a bedroom and plenty of open space offering excellent potential for future expansion. Additional highlights include a newer roof, an oversized double driveway, a newer furnace serving the second unit and generous basement space. Excellent location close to Mass Ave, the Minuteman Bikeway, Alewife T Station, Route 2, and public bus transportation. A wonderful opportunity for owner-occupants or investors!

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Guy Contaldi · REMAX Andrew Realty Services · MLS #73586689

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
12
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement
Yes · Full, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Building5 property facts
Style
Multi Family
Year built
1940
Parking
4
Foundation
Block
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.11 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Not reported
Zoning
R2
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$11,780
Assessment year
2026

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Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$7,302 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$6,321
Property tax
$982
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $11,780. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

More property insights

Automated value estimate $1,279,462

Estimated range $1,081,672–$1,477,252.

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Comparable properties 1 supplied

Sold Jul 23, 2026

$1,169,000

105-107 Warwick Rd

Photo-based condition insights

Overall presentation: average

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