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$1,775 - $1,825 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

223 Essex St

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Melrose, MA 02176

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Under 30 minutes

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    525 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Mar 15

Highlights

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Smoke Free
223 Essex St
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4 $1,775 Total Monthly Price 1 bed, 1 bath, 525 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $1,775 deposit, Mar 15
3 $1,825 Total Monthly Price 1 bed, 1 bath, 525 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $1,825 deposit, Mar 15
* Price shown is base rent. 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.

SUNNY ONE BEDROOM IN 4 STORY BUILDING..ELEVATOR IN BUILDING HEAT AND HOTWATER INCLUDED TENANT JUST PAYS COOKING GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR LIGHTS...WIRED FOR CABLE AND INTERNET.. NICE TILED BATHROOM WITH OAK FIXTURES,GALLEY KITCHEN WITH FULL SIZE FRIDGE AND STOVE... AVAILABLE MARCH 15TH OR APRIL 1ST OWNER REQUIRES FIRST MONTHS RENT+ ONE MONTH SECURITY DEPOSIT CAT OK NO DOGS!

223 Essex St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02176 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Melrose School District attendance zone.

* 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.

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

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 Move-In Fees
  • Broker Fee
    $0

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Property Information

  • 4 units

Contact

  • Listed by John Hanrahan
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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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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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 13 min 6.3 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 15 min 7.5 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
223 Essex St is within 11 minutes or 5.8 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Lesley University, Porter.
Schools
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Lincoln Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Melrose Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Melrose High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Greater Boston Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
St Mary's School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Melrose Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Melrose include Oak Grove Station, located 1.6 miles from 223 Essex St. 223 Essex St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.6 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Oak Grove Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Malden Center Station
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Wellington Station
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Medford/Tufts
Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Melrose/Cedar Park
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Wyoming Hill
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Melrose Highlands
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Greenwood
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Malden Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 19 min 8.6 mi
Walker's Paradise
91
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Some Transit
35
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
54
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Active
70
Soundscore™
Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Businesses:

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 223 Essex St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Whole Foods Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Greenwood Plaza
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Village Park Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
223 Essex St has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 5-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: 6 min 0.4 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Breakheart Reservation
 Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
223 Essex St has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Winchester Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
223 Essex St has 3 hospitals within 7.6 miles, the nearest is MelroseWakefield Healthcare which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Pickering
Drive: 27 min 14.2 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 14.4 mi
223 Essex St is 14.2 miles from Fort Pickering, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

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