Prime development opportunity at 174 Green Street in Melrose. Situated on a highly visible 0.24-acre (10,454 sq. ft.) lot with steady daily traffic, this versatile site offers a high-yield footprint for a high-density residential build featuring a street-level retail component. Flexible BA1 zoning provides a clear pathway to maximize residential square footage while capturing ground-floor commercial value. The existing ~7,000 sq. ft. structure offers immediate utility or short-term cash flow while navigating entitlements. Unbeatable transit-oriented location moments from the Melrose Highlands Commuter Rail, Oak Grove (Orange Line), and vibrant downtown Melrose guarantees strong demand for future residential units and retail tenants alike. Capitalize on a rare, scalable parcel in a premier suburban market. Buyers and their agents to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, permitting, density, and specific allowable uses.
| Units | 1 |
| Living area | 7,000 sqft |
| Lot size | 9,999 sqft |
| Year built | 9999 |
| Price / sqft | $214 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73556751 |
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | July 29, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $18,408 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $9,999 |
| Zoning | BA1 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 2 |
| Total rooms | 1 |
| Lot size | 0.23 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Foundation | Other |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 1-unit multi-family property with 7,000 sqft of living area, built in 9999.
174 Green St, Melrose MA 02176 has been listed for 4 days (since July 29, 2026).
At a list price of $1,499,000 across 1 units, that works out to roughly $1,499,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $18,408 (2026), on an assessed value of $9,999.
At $1,499,000 for 7,000 sqft, that's about $214 per square foot.
1 garage space and 1 total parking space.
174 Green St, Melrose MA 02176 is in Melrose, Middlesex County, MA 02176.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.