Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose Downtown Melrose

$2,400 Total Monthly Price

38 E Foster St Unit 2

Melrose, MA 02176

781-922-0021

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

872 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Deck
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Community Pool
Jogging Path
Cooling Available

38 E Foster St Unit 2

About This Home

$2,400 deposit, Available Sep 1

Welcome to 38 East Foster Street,a bright and inviting 1+ bedroom apartment in the heart of Melrose! The unit features gleaming hardwood floors,central air conditioning,and a spacious eat-in kitchen with a gas range and dishwasher. Beyond the main bedroom,the unit offers a dedicated office and finished attic (or small second bedroom),providing plenty of flexibility for working from home,guests,hobbies,or additional storage. Enjoy the convenience of a washer and dryer,generous closet space,2+ off-street parking spaces,and access to a shared yard and porch. Located just moments from downtown Melrose’s restaurants,shops,and cafés,with Wyoming Hill Commuter Rail Station approximately half a mile away. A comfortable,well-located home with the space and amenities that are hard to find in a rental! MLS ID 73559130

38 E 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

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

872 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,400 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 654084 Rent includes water, snow removal, extra storage

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

3,100 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

3 Open Parking Spaces 3 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Oil Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Community Pool Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,400

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.

Details

Utilities Included

Water

Contact

Listed by Gregory DeBiase | Maria Fabiano Realty
Phone Number
Source

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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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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Heating

Disposal
Microwave

Range
Basement

Deck

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi
Bunker Hill Community College	Drive:	12 min	6.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	14 min	7.2 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	15 min	7.6 mi

38 E Foster St Unit 2 is within 11 minutes or 5.4 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 1.5 miles from 38 E Foster St Unit 2. 38 E Foster St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.3 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Oak Grove Station	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Malden Center Station	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Wellington Station	Drive:	9 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:	9 min	0.5 mi
Melrose/Cedar Park	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Melrose Highlands	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Oak Grove	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Greenwood	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	8.3 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

Active

Soundscore^™

74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 38 E Foster St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
663 Main St	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Whole Foods Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Oak Grove Village	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

38 E Foster St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-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	0.3 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Breakheart Reservation	Drive:	13 min	5.1 mi

38 E Foster St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.