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$ 1,189,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,680 SqFt

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$ 1,189,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,680 SqFt

Open House

Sat Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condominium

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,680 sqft

Price per Sqft $443

MLS Listing ID 73599459

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $525

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $9,965

Tax Year 2026

Property Sub-Type Condominium

Property Description

**A Rare Opportunity Offering Exceptional Flexibility, Character & Income Potential!**This charming townhouse blends timeless period character with thoughtful modern updates, while offering the added benefit of a **brand-new, attached, two-level, HERS-rated 900 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)**—an incredible opportunity for multi-generational living, extended family, guests, or potential rental income.The main townhouse is filled with character and period charm, boasting high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and generously proportioned rooms. The flexible layout features an inviting living room and open dining area, along with an eat-in kitchen offering abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A first-floor primary bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet/office & a full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath featuring a walk-in shower, tile flooring, and convenient second-floor laundry. A storage shed, side yard, side porch & 2 car parking are also included. The **brand-new, two-level ADU** is an exceptional addition, thoughtfully designed with approximately 900 sq. ft. of living space & is HERS rated & all electric central Heat & AC. This impressive second living space has it's own entrance from the back driveway on the 2nd level and is all new, featruing an open-concept kitchen & livingroom with a center island, granite, stainless steel appliances, 2bdrms & a full bath. The ADU also has its own deck and exclusive yard area & 2-car parking. Additional highlights for both include basement storage, new roofs, central A/C, refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior and exterior paint. Ideally located within walking distance to the Oak Grove bus, Highlands Commuter Rail, Whole Foods, restaurants, and Melrose High and Middle Schools, with easy access to the Fells Reservation, Route 1, and Route 93.**A truly unique offering combining the charm of a classic Melrose home with the versatility of a brand-new, energy-efficient ADU. Enjoy the flexibility, convenience, and lifestyle this exceptional property provides, all in a welcoming community just minutes from Boston!**

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning Res

Direction Main Street ~ Franklin Street

Rooms

Basement Y

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove

Interior

Interior Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Bathroom - Half, Office, Kitchen, Media Room

Heating Forced Air, Oil

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Bathroom - Full, In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony / Deck, Deck, Storage

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Roof Type Shingle,Rubber

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage No

Building

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Schools

Elementary Schools Ask Super

Middle Schools Melrose Middle

High Schools Melrose High

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community false

Listed by Compass

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56 Franklin Street #56 Melrose, MA 02176