56 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
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56 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
56 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
56 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
56 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
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56 Franklin Street Melrose, MA 02176

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,680 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Multi Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,680 sqft

Price per Sqft $443

MLS Listing ID 73599976

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $9,965

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 8,276 Sqft

Acres 0.19

Property Sub-Type Multi Family

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, new & newly 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 7 miles from Boston!**

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning URC

Direction Main Street ~ Franklin

Rooms

Basement Partial, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Upgraded Cabinets, Open Floorplan, Slider, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den

Heating Forced Air, Oil, Central, Heat Pump, Ductless

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony/Deck

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

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Story 4

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Schools

Elementary Schools Ask Super

Middle Schools Melrose Middle

High Schools Melrose High

Others

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Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

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Sara Segal

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