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Located in the desirable Melrose Highlands, this thoughtfully updated, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and walkable convenience. The sun-filled eat-in kitchen, featuring a large island, gas cooktop, and abundant storage, is ideal for the serious home chef. The sliding door off the dining room opens to a composite deck, perennial gardens, and fenced backyard that is perfect for outdoor dining and play. A stunning new bath showcases a custom vanity, linen tower, and Carrera marble tiled shower with glass enclosure. Three generous bedrooms with ample closets finish the second floor. The walk-up third floor is a flexible space for a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or a future master suite. Front and back porches, side-by-side parking, ample attic and basement storage, top-rated schools, nearby playgrounds, cafs, yoga, restaurants, and a 7-minute walk to the commuter rail complete this exceptional home.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Parcel Number 658064
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $777,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,912

School Information

  • High School Melrose High School
  • Elementary SchoolRoosevelt Elementary School
  • Junior HighMelrose Veterans Memorial Midd

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,5 x 8
  • Bathroom 2 Second,8 x 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,12 x 14
  • Bedroom 3 Second,11 x 12
  • Bedroom 4 Third,19 x 12
  • Dining Room Main, First,13 x 13
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen Main, First,12 x 15
  • Living Room Main, First,12.5 x 13
  • Master Bedroom Second,13

Basic Information

  • List Price$825,000
  • MLS Number73524010
  • Modification Date06/03/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodMelrose Highlands
  • SubdivisionMelrose Highlands
  • Address3 Franklin Terrace
  • Building Number3
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetFranklin Terrace
  • TownMelrose
  • Zip02176

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite
  • Property StyleVictorian
  • Rooms7
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1893
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Owner

Property

  • Acreage0.09

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features Foyer, Walk-up Attic, High Speed Internet

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Deck
    • Deck - Composite
    • Deck - Roof
    • Fenced Yard
    • Garden
    • Porch
    • Rain Gutters
    • Stone Wall
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofAsphalt/Composition Shingles

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers,100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil, Electric
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,510
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,510
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,963
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • House of Worship
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed06/03/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Lisa Ballew of Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional

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