228 Upham Street

Taxes: $18,520 (2025)

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.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Colonial Revival

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Other (See Remarks)

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Shingle, Rubber

Garage

Attached, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Paved Drive, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Finished

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Exterior

Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard