Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose Downtown Melrose

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

148 W Foster St Unit 1

Melrose, MA 02176

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617-823-4419

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

1,200 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Deck
Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Community Pool

148 W Foster St Unit 1

About This Home

Available Now

This newly renovated,beautiful,and spacious 2-bedroom,1.5-bathroom apartment is located very close to downtown Melrose and the commuter rail. The home features hardwood floors throughout,a mudroom,a recently updated kitchen with a kitchen island and modern appliances. Additional highlights include two large bedrooms,recently updated bathrooms,two-car parking,and an amazing private wrap-around deck with access to a common outdoor green space. Water and hot water are included in the rent.Don't miss this opportunity to be close to everything Melrose has to offer. Available 7/1/2026 MLS# 73484294

148 W Foster St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02176 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1880

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom on Main 1.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring 1,200 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 7/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 654028 Rent includes hot water, water

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

0.26 Acre Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

2 Open Parking Spaces 2 Car Parking Spaces

Schools

Lottery Elementary School Melrose Middle School Melrose High School

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Jogging Path Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Jennifer Duff | Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Phone Number
Source

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Downtown Melrose combines a lively commercial area with the feel of a suburb. Located 10 miles north of Boston, commuters can travel into the large city via Interstate 93 or the MBTA Haverhill Commuter Rail Line. Downtown Melrose has great schools, locally owned restaurants and stores, and a scenic pond. Ell Pond is surrounded by several parks and recreational facilities including Melrose Dog Park, a skate park, tennis courts, and a pool. For even more outdoor fun, Downtown Melrose is just a mile from Middlesex Fells Reservation, a local favorite for hiking and kayaking. Residents in this close-knit neighborhood host many annual events like the Home for the Holidays festival in December. Rental options in Downtown Melrose include a mix of stately multi-family Victorian houses, apartments, and upscale condos.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Deck

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Bunker Hill Community College	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	14 min	6.2 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	16 min	7.3 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	17 min	7.7 mi

148 W Foster St Unit 1 is within 14 minutes or 6.2 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Lesley University, Porter.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Melrose include Oak Grove Station, located 1.6 miles from 148 W Foster St Unit 1. 148 W Foster St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.8 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Oak Grove Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Malden Center Station	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Wellington Station	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi
Assembly	Drive:	11 min	5.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Wyoming Hill	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Melrose/Cedar Park	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Melrose Highlands	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Greenwood	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Malden Center	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	17 min	8.8 mi

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 148 W Foster St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Whole Foods Plaza	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Greenwood Plaza	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Commonwealth Centre	Drive:	4 min	2.7 mi

148 W Foster St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 2.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Breakheart Reservation	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi
Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi

148 W Foster St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.