2 Melrose St, Adams, MA 01220 (MLS# 250092)
$550,000
Adams, MA 01220
MLS# 250092
4 beds | 3 baths | 2406 sqft
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Property 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!
Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Start Showing Date: 2026-07-07
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 550000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $550,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-07-01
List Price: $550,000
Location, Tax & Legal
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
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
General Property Description
Surveillance: Unk
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 5
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 10,454
Lot Size SqFt: 10454
Frontage Apx: 53
Betterment: N/A
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2406
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1890
Acres Apx: 0.24
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!
Restrict Covenants
Unk: 1
Appliances Incl
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Concrete Floor: 1
Dirt Floor: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Landscaped: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Porch: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Linoleum: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Nat Gas: 1
Garage
Detached: 1
Multiple: 1
Oversized: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Hot Water: 1
Multizone: 1
Steam: 1
Hot Water
On Demand: 1
Tankless: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Cable Available: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Stone Countertop: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Shape: 1
Paved Drive: 1
Title V
Not Applicable: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Ivory
Wood Fireplace #: 1
Easement
Yes: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Yes: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Circuit Breaker: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Victorian: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Wood: 1
Mandatory HOA
No: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-07-07
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; Linoleum; 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! |
| Bonus Room | Third | Walkup Attic Space with Windows |
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Diane Thorson
Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026
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