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816 Franklin St, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$925,000
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1716
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1920
Lot size: 0.29 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $524 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Rare-to-market and hailing from a bygone era, this ivy-covered brick Mansard is brimming with historic charm; offering an oversized lot with expansion potential & a detached two-level ?New England? style barn. The home?s layout is gracious and well balanced, welcomed by a grand-foyer, refurbished hardwood flooring, soaring 10ft ceilings, period crown moldings, oversized windows, and a revamped wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen renovation + expansion (2017) with family-style dining is complimented by a wall of windows, flowing effortlessly outside to the wrap-around deck, ideal for hosting intimate & formal gatherings. Additional improvements include: electrical upgrades and a 2-zoned HVAC system w/ Nest thermostats. Upstairs is a retreat offering 3BRs with high ceilings and great natural light. Outside is a gardener's paradise featuring landscaped grounds, stone walls and mature plantings. Convenient to Roosevelt Elementary, Middlesex Fells, Wholefoods, I-93 and Downtown Melrose.

Neighborhood & Transit

Melrose Highlands

816 Franklin St, Melrose · MA 02176

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Melrose Highlands Commuter Rail 1 route 0.26 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1384 days
Listing Price:
$899,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$524
Tax Assessment:
$670,800 in 2022
Taxes:
$591 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,716 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Public record states Living Area = 1,473 SF. However, current Owner has expanded main level of home.
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1716
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Forced Air
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
12,632 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Gentle Slope, Level
Exterior Features
Deck - Composite, Porch, Barn/Stable, Decorative Lighting

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
Slate

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Boston Real Estate Group
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73047390
Disclosure
Seller's research (and historic curiosity) has led seller to believe that this house was likely built in 1874, and not in 1920 as listed on town public records. Basement gets some water seepage during heavier rainstorms.
Disclosure
Public record states Living Area = 1,473 SF. However, current Owner has expanded main level of home.