2 Melrose St, Adams, MA 01220 (MLS# 250092)

2 Melrose St, Adams, MA 01220

New Listing

$550,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,406 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to the historic Simmons Cottage located at 2 Melrose Street in Adams, MA. This Victorian gem, completed in 1901, perfectly blends its 19th-century character with modern convenience. Situated on a .24-acre lot in the heart of Adams, the 2,406-square-foot residence features 4 bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, and full attic. The home's historic elegance shines through its preserved curved front porch, original woodwork, stained-glass windows, and rare Lincrusta ceilings. This home has been updated to provide efficiency, including a new roof, upgraded heating system, and a modernized kitchen. A standout feature is the unique historic carriage barn, relocated and repurposed into an incredible five-car detached garage for your vehicles and hobbies!

Listing Details MLS# 250092

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: North Registry
Street #: 2
Street Name: Melrose
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01220
Map Ref: ADAM M:1130 B:0000 L:02110
Elem School: Hoosac Valley Elementary
Middle School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School
High School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School
Taxes: 4899
Tax Year: 2025
Page: 826

Contract Information

Start Showing Date: 2026-07-07
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 550000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2406
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 2
Garage Stalls: 5
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Surveillance: Unk
Year Built Apx: 1890
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 10,454
Acres Apx: 0.24
Lot Size SqFt: 10454
Frontage Apx: 53
Betterment: N/A

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-07-02

Building Info

Exterior Color: Ivory
Wood Fireplace #: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Additional Disclosures: Deed conveys an 8ft easement for the purpose of backing up vehicles. Roof 2010. Boiler Dec 2025.
Directions: Park Street to Melrose. For ease of parking and entering, enter from Park Street (MA-8) in Adams, between the Adams Free Library and 90 Park Street.
Marketing/Headline: Charming In-Town Victorian with Large Carriage House!

More Information

Restrict Covenants

Unk: Yes

Appliances Incl

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor: Yes
Dirt Floor: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Access: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Barn/Stable: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Porch: Yes
Mature Landscaping: Yes
Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk: Yes

Floor

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Nat Gas: Yes

Garage

Detached: Yes
Multiple: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Hot Water: Yes
Multizone: Yes
Steam: Yes

Hot Water

On Demand: Yes
Tankless: Yes

Interior Amenities

Alarm System: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Stone Countertop: Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Shape: Yes
Paved Drive: Yes

Title V

Not Applicable: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Easement

Yes: Yes

Survey

Unk: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes
Yes: Yes

Accessibility

1st Flr Half Bath: Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp: Yes
Circuit Breaker: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Victorian: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Insulation

Unknown: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Wood: Yes

Mandatory HOA

No: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Public Sewer: Public Easement: Yes Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk; Yes Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Paved Drive Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker Style: Victorian Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Stone Countertop Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Porch; Mature Landscaping; Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Concrete Floor; Dirt Floor; Full; Interior Access Floor: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: Detached; Oversized; Multiple Fuel: Nat Gas Hot Water: On Demand; Tankless Insulation: Unknown Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Mandatory HOA: No Possession: Close Of Escrow

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Foyer	First	Entry is from Melrose Street
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Other	First	Butler pantry between Kitchen & Dining Room
Kitchen	First	Wooden floors
Den	First	Wooden paneling
Half Bathroom	First
Primary Bedroom	Second	Wooden Floors Full ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2	Second	Wooden floor
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Full Bathroom	Second	Updated bathroom
Office	Second
Laundry	Basement	Bright and clean!

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Parcel Map ›

MA Home Inspection Disclosure ›

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Listing Agent: Diane Thorson

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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