$3,300
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
47 Prospect St Unit upper
Melrose, MA 02176
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1.5
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Square Feet
2,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlight
- Hardwood Floors
47 Prospect St Unit upper
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,300 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Beautiful, bright and spacious upper unit in a charming two-family home with a large covered front porch. This spacious home features hardwood floors throughout, a big kitchen with butcher-block countertops and a 6-burner gas range, and a gorgeous bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and freestanding bathtub. A convenient half bath with laundry completes the main living space. The home includes two bedrooms, a living room with a wood stove, dining room, dedicated study/office, and two third-floor bonus rooms offering flexible space for offices, guests, hobbies, or storage. Enjoy two off-street parking spaces, a large garden, and the character and privacy of a classic two-family home. Conveniently located near downtown Melrose, the commuter rail, and the Fells Reservation. Pets welcome.
47 Prospect 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
Hardwood Floors
Office
Range
Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Office
- Porch
Fees and Policies
Details
Property Information
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2 units
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Location
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Just seven miles north of Boston, Melrose trades city noise for tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and a downtown that still knows its neighbors by name. Daily life here moves at a comfortable pace, with Ell Pond and Pine Banks Park offering easy escapes into nature, and a walkable downtown core packed with local shops and eateries. The MBTA Commuter Rail connects residents directly to Boston, making it a natural landing spot for anyone who wants access to the city without living in it full time. Every year, the Melrose Victorian Fair draws thousands of visitors to celebrate the city's beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture, a tradition that speaks to just how proud locals are of their surroundings.
The rental market in Melrose reflects its appeal. Options range from charming multifamily homes and converted Victorian units to newer apartment communities offering updated finishes and modern amenities.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi |
47 Prospect St Unit upper is within 10 minutes or 5.1 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Bunker Hill Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
387 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
366 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
830 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,004 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
65 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
211 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Melrose include Oak Grove Station, located 1.9 miles from 47 Prospect St Unit upper. 47 Prospect St Unit upper is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.7 miles or 19 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
77
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
CalmScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 47 Prospect St Unit upper.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
47 Prospect St Unit upper has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Middlesex Fells Reservation
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Breakheart Reservation
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Drive: | 15 min | 4.6 mi |
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Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
47 Prospect St Unit upper has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Middlesex Fells Reservation, Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi |
47 Prospect St Unit upper has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is MelroseWakefield Healthcare which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 15.8 mi |
47 Prospect St Unit upper has 3 military bases within 15.8 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 14.1 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Office
- Porch
47 Prospect St Unit upper Photos
47 Prospect St
Melrose, MA 02176