24 Poplar St

Taxes: $11,996 (2026)

About this home

Stunning, 1896 Victorian Farmhouse with renovated 2-story Barn/garage on double sized lot with double driveways has undergone extensive, energy efficiency renovations and upgrades while maintaining period charm and details. Home features Hardie Plank exterior; gracious foyer leading to light filled Living Room and Dining Room with large original, divided glass picture windows, built-in china closet and hardwood floors leading to Family Room and Kitchen with granite counters, peninsula dining bar, built-in pantry and mud room/storage area. Covered porch off Dining Room is a spot to relax after a meal or for morning coffee overlooking side yard with trees, grass and irrigation system. Second floor of home has 3 bedrooms and office, all with hardwood floors. Primary Suite has full bath with jacuzzi tub and shower plus sliders to covered balcony with view of the back yard and large 2-story Barn/Garage. Second Bath has tiled shower and laundry. Third floor has 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors plus a storage room. Onto the Barn/Garage that is an original, antique barn with an 819 sf footprint on 2 levels, renovated in 2018 with lower level, oversized 2-car garage now insulated with new drywall and garage door. Special bonus is the second floor Great Room beautifully renovated as entertainment/studio space w/ hardwood, wide plank floors, wooden cathedral ceiling w dramatic lighting, wet bar and stainless appliances, luxury bath w/soaking tub and separate shower. Eligible for permitting as an ADU. This property has carefully engineered, energy efficient systems including geothermal, forced hot water heating and cooling installed in 2020 and 2025; Buderus, flat panel radiators allowing room by room control; owned Solar panels; EV charger and solar hot water; insulated walls, basement and attic. And, all of this in Melrose's Cedar Park neighborhood just steps from a classic New England Downtown/Main Street, Train, Schools, Farmer's Market and easy drive to Boston and major routes. Showings begin at Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 10/3 & 10/4, 1-2:30 PM.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Low-Rise, Farmhouse

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Geothermal Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System

Heating

Central Heat, Electric, None, Ground Source Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Appliances

Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Detached, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry

Lot

Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level, Sloping

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access

Electric

Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior

Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden Area

Interior

Cable Available, Wetbar