Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose Melrose Highlands 608 Franklin St Unit 1

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

608 Franklin St Unit 1

Melrose, MA 02176

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617-902-8708

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

900 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

No Cooling
Laundry Facilities

608 Franklin St Unit 1

About This Home

$3,000 deposit, Available Now

Spacious & Updated 2-Bedroom in Melrose Highlands VictorianLocated in the heart of Melrose Highlands,this charming 2-bedroom,2-bath apartment blends historic character with modern updates. Set on the first floor of a beautifully maintained late-1800s Victorian home,the unit offers an good size living room,a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom (2024),refinished hardwood floors,and fresh paint throughout. Lower level floor offers one bedroom,office and full bathroom.The generously sized primary bedroom easily accommodates a queen-sized bed,while the second bedroom fits a queen comfortably ideal for a guest room,home office,or roommate setup. Additional features include window A/C units,one off-street parking space,and access to coin-operated laundry in the basement.Conveniently located near local restaurants,shops,and the MBTA Commuter Rail for easy access to Boston. MLS# 73435564

608 Franklin 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

900 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,000 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 658475 Rent includes water, sewer

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Contact

Listed by Lonsdale Garrison | Access
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City - Melrose

Seven miles north of Boston, in the triangle forged by U.S. 1, I-93, and I-95, sits Melrose. Families flock to Melrose because of the serene landscape and proximity to city livelihood. A walkable suburb with plenty of amenities to choose from, Melrose also has a widely used public transportation system that includes access to MBTA Commuter Rail Stations and subway stations.

If you choose to rent in Melrose, you will have your pick of walking trails at parks and ponds to stroll through. Popular choices include Ell Pond and Pine Banks Park. You can play golf at Bellevue Golf Club as well as Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Downtown Melrose, known for its Victorian architecture, is an astute location for the annual Melrose Victorian Fair. A community staple, the Melrose Victorian Fair attracts thousands to the day-long event every year.

Learn more about living in Melrose

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	11 min	6.0 mi
Bunker Hill Community College	Drive:	13 min	7.5 mi
North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus	Drive:	17 min	7.6 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	15 min	7.7 mi

608 Franklin St Unit 1 is within 11 minutes or 6.0 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 2.8 miles from 608 Franklin St Unit 1. 608 Franklin St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.6 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Oak Grove Station	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Malden Center Station	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi
Wellington Station	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	11 min	5.9 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	12 min	6.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Melrose Highlands	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Melrose/Cedar Park	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Greenwood	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Wyoming Hill	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Wakefield	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	21 min	9.6 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 608 Franklin St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Whole Foods Plaza	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Greenwood Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Village Park Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

608 Franklin St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Breakheart Reservation	Drive:	12 min	3.4 mi
Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site	Drive:	10 min	4.2 mi

608 Franklin St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
MelroseWakefield Healthcare	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Winchester Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington	Drive:	15 min	9.4 mi