Welcome to 17 Linden Road, an expansive 2-family home ideally located in Melrose's desirable Downtown-Horace Mann neighborhood. Situated on a one-way street, this well-cared-for property offers incredible flexibility, with the potential to accommodate up to 7 bedrooms across 2 spacious units. Unit 1 offers a comfortable layout with 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, a stainless steel applianced kitchen with ample counter space, a flexible eat-in area, and the option for a separate formal dining room. Unit 2 spans two floors in a desirable townhouse-style layout and features a modern granite kitchen, tile flooring, ample cabinet storage, and the potential for 4 well-proportioned bedrooms w/ generous closet space. The top floor offers a spacious bedroom and full bathroom, creating a private retreat within the unit. With its flexible floor plan, the property is well suited for investors, multigenerational living, or an owner occupant looking to live in one unit while renting the other. Additional highlights include a fenced-in yard, hardwood floors, charming period details, and thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy all that Melrose has to offer with an exceptional neighborhood amenity score of 83, endless shops and restaurants.Excellent commuter location between the Cedar Park and Wyoming Hill commuter rail stops, with easy access to Route 1 and I-93. All this within the highly desirable Melrose school district. Showings begin at Sundays open house.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,072 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,101 sqft |
| Year built | 1906 |
| Price / sqft | $374 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73574314 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 9, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $9,339 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $943,300 |
| Zoning | URB |
| Gross income (actual) | $22,200/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $22,200/yr |
| Total actual rent | $5,225/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 14 |
| Lot size | 0.12 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 5 |
| Parking | Off Street |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Flooring | Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Oil |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s), None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,072 sqft of living area, built in 1906.
17 Linden Rd, Melrose MA 02176 has been listed for 0 days (since September 9, 2026).
At a list price of $1,150,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $575,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $9,339 (2025), on an assessed value of $943,300.
At $1,150,000 for 3,072 sqft, that's about $374 per square foot.
5 total parking spaces (off street).
17 Linden Rd, 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.