2 Melrose St, Adams, MA 01220 (MLS# 250092)


$540,000
2 Melrose St
Adams, MA 01220
MLS# 250092
4 beds  |  3 baths  |  2406 sqft


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Front Porch Front of House Wrap around porch Spacious seating IMG_7142 (1) IMG_7158-EDIT View from Stairs Living Room Primary from Ensuite Primary with Ensuite 2nd Bedroom 3rd Bedroom 4th Bedroom Full Bathroom Back Room Updated Kitchen Kitchen Island Dining Room Dining Room Kitchen Light Back Entrance Back Entrance Back side of House Carriage House 1st Floor Floorplans 2nd Floor Floorplans Attic Floorplan Basement Floorplan All Floorplans

Property Description
Welcome to the historic Simmons Cottage located at 2 Melrose Street in Adams, MA. This Victorian gem, completed in 1901, perfectly blends its 19th-century character with modern convenience. Situated on a .24-acre lot in the heart of Adams, the 2,406-square-foot residence features 4 bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, and full attic. The home's historic elegance shines through its preserved curved front porch, original woodwork, stained-glass windows, and rare Lincrusta ceilings. This home has been updated to provide efficiency, including a new roof, upgraded heating system, and a modernized kitchen with top appliances. A standout feature is the unique historic carriage barn, relocated and repurposed into an incredible five-car detached garage for your vehicles and hobbies!

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Contract Information
Current Price: $540,000
Status: Active
Start Showing Date: 2026-07-07
List Date: 2026-07-01
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
List Price: $540,000
Original List Price: 550000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Location, Tax & Legal
Registry: North Registry
Street #: 2
Street Name: Melrose
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01220
Map Ref: ADAM M:1130 B:0000 L:02110
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2406
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Garage Stalls: 5
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Surveillance: Yes
Year Built Apx: 1890
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 10,454
Acres Apx: 0.24
Lot Size SqFt: 10454
Frontage Apx: 53
Betterment: N/A
Building Info
Exterior Color: Ivory
Wood Fireplace #: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-02
Contingent: U/A Show
Contingent Remarks: Inspection & Finance
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Not Applicable
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Easement: Yes
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Yes
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Paved Drive
Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker
Style: Victorian
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Stone Countertop
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Porch; Mature Landscaping; Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile
Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Concrete Floor; Dirt Floor; Full; Interior Access
Floor: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Linoleum; Wood
Garage: Detached; Oversized; Multiple
Fuel: Nat Gas
Hot Water: On Demand; Tankless
Insulation: Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Mandatory HOA: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Room Information
Room Name Level Remarks
FoyerFirstEntry is from Melrose Street
Living RoomFirst
Dining RoomFirst
OtherFirstButler pantry between Kitchen & Dining Room
KitchenFirstWooden floors
DenFirstWooden paneling
Half BathroomFirst
Primary BedroomSecondWooden Floors Full ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2SecondWooden floor
Bedroom 3Second
Bedroom 4Second
Full BathroomSecondUpdated bathroom
OfficeSecond
LaundryBasementBright and clean!
Bonus RoomThirdWalkup Attic Space with Windows

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Diane Thorson

Last Updated: October - 20 - 2026

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