*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!**
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Last Checked: November 8th, 2026 at 8:13am (Source: MLS PIN #73599976)
Gross Income: $0
Gross Expenses: $9,965
Net Income Calc: $9,965
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Annual Expenses for 56 Franklin Street, Melrose MA 02176
Total Gross Expenses (Calculated)$9,965/year
APOD AvailableNo
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Real Estate Tax9965
Annual Income & Unit Breakdown for 56 Franklin Street, Melrose MA 02176
Total Gross Income (Calculated)$0
Unit 1
Rental Income$0
LeaseN
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2 Full
Floor2
Levels in Unit2
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Unit 2
Rental Income$0
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Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1 Full, 1 Half
Floor2
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General Information for 56 Franklin Street, Melrose MA 02176
Listing ID73599976
Property TypeMulti Family
Price1189000 ($443.66/SqFt)
StyleMulti Family
CityMelrose
CountyMiddlesex
Neighborhood(s)
Approximate Living Area Total2680
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.19
Total Parking4
Garage Parking0
Year Built1900
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Electric220 Volts
Hot Water
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
BasementFull
Construction MaterialsFrame
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
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Accessible Features
Outdoor SpaceCovered
ZoningURC
Water ViewsNo
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Waterfront0
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Lead PaintNone
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Living Area Includes BasementNo
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ExclusionsTenants Belongings.
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Real Estate Taxes9965
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$868,800
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Location Information for 56 Franklin Street, Melrose MA 02176
Elementary SchoolAsk Super
Middle SchoolMelrose Middle
High SchoolMelrose High
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Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
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