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833 Franklin St, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$1,600,000
Price
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3070
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1885
Lot size: 0.47 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $415 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, Window AC

About this home

Circa 1885 landmark Painted Lady beautifully preserved and updated for modern living. This home radiates character, with incredible woodwork, stained glass and parquet flooring. Details and charm abound! The main level offers an updated kitchen, spacious double parlors (one with a fireplace), along the front porch and a stunning dining room with a wood ceiling and French Doors leading to a rear garden area. The flexible second and third floor layouts provide endless options for home offices, guest suites, or whatever the heart desires. Includes an updated carriage house with a newer loft and electric, perfect for a studio or workshop. Be sure to check out the turret room, a treat that is sure to delight. Many recent improvements throughout - inquire for the full list of upgrades! Come see this gem! Showings by appointment. Offers due on Wednesday, 3/25/26 at 5:00 pm.

Neighborhood & Transit

Melrose Highlands

833 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 0.27 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
229 days
Listing Price:
$1,275,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$415
Tax Assessment:
$1,063,800 in 2025
Taxes:
$878 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,070 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Fireplace not used in several years.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Stained Glass, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
3070
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Window AC, Wall AC, Individual
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
20,325 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Exterior Features
Porch, Balcony, Gutters, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Storage
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
21X13
Living room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
17X12
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
13X15
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen dimensions
15X15
Primary bedroom dimensions
28X14
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
11X13
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14X14
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
11X10
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
14X15
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Stig Bergquist
Listing office
Keller Williams Realty
MLS PIN #
73489772
Disclosure
Living area from public records, room measurements approx from 3rd party, rounded for marketing purposes. BR immediately right at top of stairs has no closet.
Disclosure
Fireplace not used in several years.