
56 Vinton Street #2 Melrose — Photo 1 of 27
Beds
2
Baths
1
SqFt
1,218
Style
Condominium
Built
1900
Welcome to Bowden House Condominiums. Grand former single family mansion is now six old world style condos set on 32,000 square feet of land that creates a park like setting. Unit 2 is first floor front that includes two bedrooms, new bathroom, new kitchen. The livingroom in this unit is the original main house parlor 35 feet long with large fireplace, built in window seat and book cases all in warm honey colored natural woodwork. Bowden House Condominiums overlooks Bowden Park where the farmers market takes place every Thursday in the warmer months and looks beyond it to the Cedar Park train station to Boston so you can leave your car at home. The library, wine bar, take out and all of downtown Melrose are within walking distance.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 19 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Melrose, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Medical Facility
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First16 x 28
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
Kitchen
Lvl First13 x 11
Primary Bedroom
Lvl First17 x 10
Bedroom 2
Lvl First10 x 13
Property History
$775,000
Was $750,000
Aug 19, 2026
MLS® 73545693
$750,000
Jul 28, 2026
MLS® 73545693
Population
29,650
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
32.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
Listing Agent: Paul C. Coogan
Listing Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73545693
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