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Family-friendly Melrose has a suburban atmosphere
Nestled between Washington and Western Avenues, Melrose is a welcoming Albany neighborhood known for its family-friendly, suburban atmosphere. The area offers residents a blend of peaceful residential living and city amenities, including access to highly rated schools, the SUNY Albany campus, vibrant shopping and dining options and cultural attractions like Washington Park. The area is 3 miles from Downtown Albany and has access to U.S. Route 20, state Route 85 and public transportation.
Madison Ave is a hot spot with shops and restaurants for residents of Melrose to enjoy.
Rosemont Park near Melrose features a playground and other various attractions.
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Highly rated schools and Albany's SUNY campus are nearby
Students may attend schools that are part of the highly rated Albany City School District, such as:
Eagle Point Elementary School
Montessori Magnet School
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
North Albany Middle School
Albany High School
The Albany campus of the State University of New York borders Melrose.
Eagle Point Elementary School is where Melrose locals begin their education.
William S Hackett Middle School earns a B on Niche.
Albany High School offers multiple academies for it's students.
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Shopping and dining outside Melrose
“Melrose is a neighborhood close to diverse restaurants and shopping and parks,” says Karen Heath, an associate real estate broker with Tailored Real Estate Group. Heath has worked in the industry for eight years. Most shopping and dining are just outside Melrose along U.S. Route 20 or near Central Avenue, such as:
Lynn’s Uptown Tavern for daily specials and events
Gateway Diner for sandwiches and breakfast foods
Junior’s Bar & Grill for wings and brews
Café Madison for brunch
City Line Bar and Grill for upscale American fare and bar food
Chain restaurants and retailers such as Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s and Dollar Tree line Central Avenue, less than a mile away, along with grocery stores like Hannaford and New Asian Food Market. Market 32, near U.S. Route 20, also sells groceries.
Cafe Madison has a famous specials menu with a warm ambiance for patrons to enjoy.
The Gateway Diner is a retro stop offering sandwiches and breakfast for Melrose locals.
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Washington Park has outdoor recreation, plays and cultural events
“Washington Park is the main park, with a summer outdoor theater,” says Heath. The park also has numerous trails, tennis courts and a lake. The Playhouse Stage Company performs outdoors in the Lakehouse, with new plays and musicals each season. On Mother’s Day weekend, the Albany Tulip Festival is held in Washington Park, 2 miles from Melrose, and features over 140,000 colorful blooms. To open the festivities, Albany High School students participate in traditional Dutch street scrubbing, and, later, there’s a Tulip Queen procession and coronation. Tulip bulbs are sold at the end of the event. The Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival, as well as the Latin Festival, are among the other popular cultural events held in the park.
The Albany Tulip Festival is a weekend event featuring music, food and flowers near Melrose.
The Albany Tulip Festival is a signature event held on Mother's Day weekend in Washington Park.
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Melrose is near popular roadways and public transportation
“You could get to the University at Albany campus in less than 10 minutes,” says Lorenzo Murray, an associate broker with Hunt Real Estate. Murray has worked in the industry for 12 years. “You could get to downtown Albany, depending on traffic, in less than 20 minutes, because it’s a straight shot down Washington.” New York State Route 85 borders Melrose and has several on- and off-ramps extending into the neighborhood. Bus stops operated by the Capital District Transportation Authority are located along Western and Washington Avenues for transportation throughout Albany. The Albany Medical Center is 2 miles away, and the Albany International Airport is 7 miles away.
Route 85 passes right next to the Melrose neighborhood making it easy to get around.
The CDTA service right in the Melrose neighborhood helps stay connected to the capital district.
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Dutch Colonial and ranch-style homes are common here
Homes have small yards, with some bordered by narrow sidewalks and wide roadways, making some houses walkable to Rosemont Park, a nearby green space. Most houses also have detached garages and driveways. Houses were built around the middle of the 20th century, with Dutch Colonials and ranch-style homes being the most prominent. The median sale price is $306,000, with 54% of residents owning and 46% renting. Townhouses and apartments are part of the area, and rental prices range from $1,200 to $1,600 per month. “Prices depend on how modern the home is,” says Murray. “Most of the homes over there are owner-occupied. It’s an older housing stock, but a lot of it has been updated. It’s just an awesome neighborhood.”
Dutch Colonial homes reflect Melrose’s classic mid‑century housing stock.
Ranch homes reflect mid‑century design common in Melrose real estate.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Melrose
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Melrose Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melrose, Albany sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose, Albany over the last 12 months is $324,450, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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