Landlord's Agent in 2025
Annette Gregorio
Leading Edge Real Estate
(617) 548-3180
3 in this area
43 Total Sales
890 Franklin St Unit 2 Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,138,000 - $1,368,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,802
Sq Ft
$694/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Medical Services
- Deck
- Roosevelt Elementary School Rated A-
- 18,561 Sq Ft lot
- 1-minute walk to Warren Street Park
About This Home
As of February 2025Discover a perfect blend of space, style, and convenience in this stunning second-floor apartment located in the highly sought-after, walkable Highlands neighborhood. The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring granite counters, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances, opening to a full size dining room with access to an exclusive use private deck. The apartment offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom on each floor, allowing the flexibility to designate a primary bedroom on either level. Need a home office? There's plenty of room to create a designated work space that suits your lifestyle. Commuting is effortless with nearby options; walk to the commuter rail or bus stop connecting to the Orange Line, or drive to Routes 93 or 1. Enjoy local favorites like La Qchara for a delightful dinner or T'apas for a fun night out. This property combines exceptional living space with a prime location, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy modern living in a vibrant community.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 0.43
Parking
- 3 Car Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,802 Sq Ft Home
- Recessed Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Apply Elementary School
- Melrose Veteran Middle School
- Melrose High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Individual Controls for Heating
- Baseboard Heating
Additional Features
- Deck
- 0.43 Acre Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,800
- Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener, occupancy only, parking
- Assessor Parcel Number 658105
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 2018
Sold by
C Charos 2017 Rt
Bought by
Ballew Lisa S
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Outstanding Balance
$501,434
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$748,884
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Charos Rt
Bought by
Constantine Charos Rt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 9, 2006
Sold by
Charos Constantine G
Bought by
Charos Rt
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballew Lisa S | $900,000 | -- | |
| Constantine Charos Rt | -- | -- | |
| Charos Rt | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ballew Lisa S | $575,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2025 02/01/25 | Rented | $3,625 | -4.6% | -- |
| 02/01/2025 02/01/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/26/2024 11/26/24 | For Rent | $3,800 | +33.3% | -- |
| 08/01/2019 08/01/19 | Rented | $2,850 | -3.4% | -- |
| 06/21/2019 06/21/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2019 06/13/19 | For Rent | $2,950 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109 | $1,104,100 | $486,300 | $617,800 |
| 2024 | $10,490 | $1,056,400 | $472,100 | $584,300 |
| 2023 | $10,401 | $998,200 | $429,100 | $569,100 |
| 2022 | $10,358 | $979,900 | $429,100 | $550,800 |
| 2021 | $9,725 | $888,100 | $400,600 | $487,500 |
| 2020 | $9,276 | $839,500 | $357,900 | $481,600 |
| 2019 | $8,293 | $767,200 | $330,800 | $436,400 |
| 2018 | $8,185 | $722,400 | $300,900 | $421,500 |
| 2017 | $7,897 | $669,200 | $286,600 | $382,600 |
| 2016 | $7,610 | $617,200 | $279,500 | $337,700 |
| 2015 | $7,420 | $572,500 | $243,900 | $328,600 |
| 2014 | $6,787 | $511,100 | $215,400 | $295,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Annette Gregorio
-
Fana - Machuca Team
F
Tenant's Agent in 2025
Fana - Machuca Team
Re-yes Real Estate
1 Total Sale
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73315694
APN: MELR-000013A-000000-000014
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