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Melrose Highlands Homes for Sale

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  • 49 Melrose St Unit 4B, Melrose, MA 02176
    49 Melrose St Unit 4B, Melrose, MA 02176
    49 Melrose St Unit 4B, Melrose, MA 02176
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    $499,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,234 Sq Ft

    49 Melrose St Unit 4B, Melrose, MA 02176

    Welcome to Melrose Towers! This spacious corner-unit offers an open and inviting layout featuring a large living and dining area that lead to a private balcony — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The convenient galley kitchen includes a charming breakfast nook overlooking the greens of Franklin Field. The unit features two generously sized bedrooms, both with walk-in closets, including a

    The DiPietro and Bekkenhuis Group LAER Realty Partners

    49 Melrose St Unit 4B, Melrose, MA 02176
  • 601 Franklin St Unit 2, Melrose, MA 02176
    601 Franklin St Unit 2, Melrose, MA 02176
    601 Franklin St Unit 2, Melrose, MA 02176
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    $499,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,330 Sq Ft

    601 Franklin St Unit 2, Melrose, MA 02176

    Stop renting and start living the Melrose lifestyle! This spacious 3-bedroom condo offers an unbeatable 0.2-mile walk to the commuter rail, making your Boston commute a breeze. Inside, you'll find charming coffered ceilings, an open layout, and a fully equipped kitchen with Haier refrigerator (2022), Bosch dishwasher (2022) and gas range. Modern must-haves are all here—in unit laundry with 2024

    Joanne Rodrigues Redfin Corp.

    601 Franklin St Unit 2, Melrose, MA 02176
  • 53 Melrose St Unit 2B, Melrose, MA 02176
    53 Melrose St Unit 2B, Melrose, MA 02176
    53 Melrose St Unit 2B, Melrose, MA 02176
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    $440,000

    $5K PRICE DROP
    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,080 Sq Ft

    53 Melrose St Unit 2B, Melrose, MA 02176

    The Melrose Towers never disappoints. It's reputation for being centrally located, offering great amenities & being really well run makes it a popular choice time and time again. This bright second floor unit is located in building 53 w the indoor pool & sauna.. Looks like you will have to enjoy that one a bit longer until the outdoor pool opens. Unit 2B offers a traditional Towers layout with an

    Kim Perrotti Leading Edge Real Estate

    53 Melrose St Unit 2B, Melrose, MA 02176
  • 53 Melrose St Unit 5H, Melrose, MA 02176
    53 Melrose St Unit 5H, Melrose, MA 02176
    53 Melrose St Unit 5H, Melrose, MA 02176
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    $529,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,080 Sq Ft

    53 Melrose St Unit 5H, Melrose, MA 02176

    Welcome to effortless living at Melrose Towers. Updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath corner condo offering comfort, convenience, and a true amenity-rich lifestyle. Featuring an expansive glass-enclosed private porch with treetop views of Ell Pond Park to observe the morning sunrises, along with the vibrant sunsets, with desirable southeast exposures. Brand-new/Energy Efficient Heating/Cooling Mini Splits

    Marianne Gianelli The Charles Realty

    53 Melrose St Unit 5H, Melrose, MA 02176
  • 51 Melrose St Unit 1A, Melrose, MA 02176
    51 Melrose St Unit 1A, Melrose, MA 02176
    51 Melrose St Unit 1A, Melrose, MA 02176
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    $389,000

    $11K PRICE DROP
    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 818 Sq Ft

    51 Melrose St Unit 1A, Melrose, MA 02176

    This spacious 1 bedroom condominium with 1 parking space at the Melrose Tower Condominum offers convenience and lifestyle amenities such as a parking space just outside the side entrance, elevator access, in-unit laundry, indoor AND outdoor pool, saunas, tennis courts, a recreation room, and supermarket and pharmacy just across the way. This complex also has on-site professional management. The

    Roxanne Curzi Curzi Realty Group LLC

    51 Melrose St Unit 1A, Melrose, MA 02176
Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose Melrose Highlands

Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Melrose Highlands, Melrose

Why Live in Melrose Highlands
Melrose Highlands is a picturesque neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and diverse architectural styles, including ornate Victorian homes, charming bungalows, Cape Cods, colonial-style cottages, and Richardsonian or Queen Anne styles. Housing options range from one to five bedrooms, with condos and townhouses also available. The area features pocket parks like Warren Street Park and larger recreational spaces such as Memorial Knoll and Melrose Dog Park. Middlesex Fells Reservation, a 2,575-acre natural area, offers extensive hiking and biking trails and paddle boat launches. Residents often head to Downtown Melrose for shopping and dining, with the Towers Plaza Shopping Center providing convenient amenities like Whole Foods Market and CVS. The neighborhood is undergoing redevelopment, with new apartments and retail spaces planned. Melrose Highlands hosts the annual Victorian Fair, a major event featuring vendors, carnival rides, and live music. Commuters benefit from a central train station and proximity to Interstate 93 and U.S. Route 1, connecting to Boston within 30 minutes. Boston Logan International Airport is about 10 miles away. Students attend highly rated schools, including Roosevelt Elementary School, Melrose Middle School, and Melrose High School, as well as private options like Greater Boston Academy and St. Joseph School. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average.
Learn more about living in Melrose Highlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melrose Highlands a good place to live?
Melrose Highlands is a good place to live. Melrose Highlands is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with great transit options. Melrose Highlands is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Melrose Highlands has 7 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $137,841 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 62% of residents. A majority of residents in Melrose Highlands are home owners, with 37.1% of residents renting and 62.9% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Melrose Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Melrose Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Melrose Highlands, MA a safe neighborhood?
Melrose Highlands, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Melrose Highlands?
The median home price in Melrose Highlands is $749,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $150,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $163K a year to afford the median home price in Melrose Highlands. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Melrose Highlands is $138K.
What are the best public schools in Melrose Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Melrose Highlands are:
What are the best private schools in Melrose Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Melrose Highlands are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA?
The most popular zip codes in Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA include 02176, 02180, 01880, 01906 and 02148.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA are Haywardville, Horace Mann, Melrose East Side, Wyoming and Colonial Park.

Home Trends in Melrose Highlands, MA

On average, homes in Melrose Highlands, Melrose sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose Highlands, Melrose over the last 12 months is $807,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$807,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,034,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$504,950
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$410,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$479
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$749,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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