Detached. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Baldwin neighborhood, this reimagined Victorian blends classic architecture with thoughtful updates that support daily life. Renovated in 2025, the home is south-facing and filled with light, with an open main level for living, dining, and cooking, plus a powder room and generous mudroom area. Upstairs, the primary suite is a calm retreat with a well-detailed bath and excellent storage, and theres a second en-suite bedroom and laundry on this floor as well. The top level offers two more bedrooms and a full bath, and the lower level has a fifth bedroom, den, and plenty of storage. The landscaped garden and patio out back are peaceful and private. Mellen Street feels tucked away, with old-growth trees and a quiet, residential vibeyet its just blocks from Harvard Square and Red Line T, and around the corner from a standout stretch of independent shops, restaurants, and cafs, including Giulia, Moca, Pavement, Simons, and Bagelsaurus
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Family Room Dimensions: 13 x 15
- Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 17
- Family Room Sqft: 195
- Living Room Sqft: 272
- Family Room Level: Basement
- Living Room Level: Main, First
- Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Basement Description: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Appliances
- Electric Water Heater
- Range
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wine Refrigerator
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 16
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 13
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11 x 10
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10 x 11
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 8 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 240
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 130
- Bedroom 3 Sqft: 110
- Bedroom 4 Sqft: 110
- Bedroom 5 Sqft: 96
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Third
- Bedroom 4 Level: Third
- Bedroom 5 Level: Basement
- Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Bedroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Bedroom 3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Bedroom 4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Bedroom 5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4.5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 7 x 13
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 5 x 7
- Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 6 x 9
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 91
- Bathroom 2 Sqft: 35
- Bathroom 3 Sqft: 54
- Bathroom 1 Level: Second
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 3 Level: Third
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Interior Features
- Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Countertops - Upgraded
- Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom
- Mud Room
- Wet Bar
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Door Features: Insulated Doors
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Features: Central, Heat Pump
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 8 x 17
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Dining Room Level: Main, First
- Dining Room Sqft: 136
- Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 16
- Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen Level: Main, First
- Kitchen Sqft: 256
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Land Info
- Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level
- Lot Size Acres: 229.57
- Lot Size Square Feet: 9999999
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
- Parking Total: 1
School Information
- Elementary School: Lottery
- High School: Crls
- Middle School: Lottery
Homeowners Association
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 18028.81
- Source Listing Status: Active
- City Region: Harvard Square
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Mellen Street.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Home Warranty: Yes
- Parcel Number: 15653, 410529
- Zoning: C-1
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1900
- Building Area Total: 2977
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Age: 125
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- House Style: Victorian
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- for Electric Oven
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Icemaker Connection
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
