56 Franklin Street Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Courtesy of: MLS PIN / Listed By: Leeman & Gately, Compass

  56 Franklin Street Melrose, MA 02176

Active (0 Days)
$1,189,000 (USD)
5
BED
3.5
BATH
2,680
SQFT
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
  • OPEN
    Sat, Nov 7
    12 noon - 1:30 pm
  • OPEN
    Sun, Nov 8
    12 noon - 1:30 pm

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!**

MLS #:
73599976
Taxes
$9,965(2026)
Lot Size
8,242 SQFT
Type
Multifamily
Year Built
1900
County
Middlesex County

Listed By

Leeman & Gately, Compass
Source
MLS PIN
Last checked Nov 7 2026 at 5:02 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Storage
  • Dishwasher
  • Slider
  • Microwave
  • Bathroom With Shower Stall
  • Disposal
  • Stone/Granite/Solid Counters
  • Upgraded Cabinets
  • Bathroom With Tub & Shower
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Office/Den
  • Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry Room
Lot Information
  • Corner Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 0
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Oil
  • Heat Pump
  • Central
  • Ductless
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Partial
  • Unfinished
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Stone/Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water: Public, For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ask Super
  • Middle School: Melrose Middle
  • High School: Melrose High
Parking
  • Assigned
  • Off Street
  • Total: 4
Stories
  • 4
Living Area
  • 2,680 sqft
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