




228 Upham St, Melrose, MA, 02176
About This Home
On a gracious rise along Melrose’s East Side stands one of the city’s defining Colonial Revival residences, a home of uncommon pedigree and enduring architectural distinction.This estate announces itself in measured flourishes—Corinthian columns, dentil and deeply carved crown moldings, a portico approached with quiet ceremony—before yielding to an interior that feels both composed and alive. A bridal staircase arcs upward with theatrical ease; woodwork gleams; a dining room mural lingers like a remembered season. Across more than fifteen rooms and six-plus bedrooms, the proportions invite not only admiration but use: rooms for gathering, for retreat, for the gentle rituals of daily life. Beyond, the grounds unfold as a private resort— heated pool, pergola, and a sweep of green—watched over by a porch off the library. With central air, a three-car garage, and proximity to downtown Melrose, it is a house of consequence, ready to be lived in fully.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate,Rubber
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial Revival
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Second Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors
- Level: Second
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
Bedroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
Bedroom4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
Bedroom5
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 285
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 375
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Wainscoting,Cedar Closet(s),Breakfast Bar / Nook,Closet,Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Library,Game Room,Sitting Room,Sun Room,Bedroom,Bathroom
- Window features: Bay/Bow/Box
- Flooring: Tile,Concrete,Hardwood,Stone / Slate,Other,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 6,639
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,639
- Total interior livable area: 6,639 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 180
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 225
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 400
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 655993
- Zoning: URA
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
Features
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood,Patio,Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck,Deck - Wood,Patio,Covered Patio/Deck,Balcony,Pool - Inground Heated,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Decorative Lighting,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 8
