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Melrose is a small city located approximately seven miles north of Boston with a geographic area of 4.76 square miles and a population of 28,150 people. Since its settlement in the middle of the 18th century, Melrose has offered its residents a desirable compromise between the crowded metropolis of Boston and the frontier of rural exurbia.
Melrose is predominantly residential with exquisite Victorian homes dating from the late 1900s, but beyond being a city of homes, Melrose has a long-standing tradition of being self-sufficient, to support residents' housing, education, employment, health, shopping, entertainment, recreation and leisure needs. Melrose is proud of its excellent schools, its cultural facilities, including the 75-year old Melrose Symphony Orchestra, Melrose Massachusetts Television, the very active local cable channel, and its Victorian downtown area which is supported by a Chamber of Commerce and dates back to 1900.
Another vital component of the quality of life in Melrose is its varied open space and recreation facilities. Ell Pond is a large natural feature in Melrose's center, trees line Melrose streets and parks and open spaces are dispersed through and around the city. Melrose is the true implementation of the notion of a garden city with a commercial/institutional downtown surrounded by housing of varied densities. In addition, the city is ringed by a "green belt" which includes the Middlesex Fells Reservation to the west, and this belt buffers it from surrounding communities. Melrose's recreational facilities include two golf courses, Pine Banks Park and Morelli field, a state-of-the-art baseball facility.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
98 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
66 |
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8th Grade Math: |
58 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
67 |
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8th Grade Science: |
97 |
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4th Grade Math: |
175 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
126 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,556
Average SAT scores:
1568
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.9 to 1
Community
Population:26,782 Median Income in town: $80,761 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 12.7 / 1,000
Violent: 1.1 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
2
/ 2
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $386,875
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $417,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -8%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,259
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Melrose Highlands (Haverhill Line)
Melrose/Cedar Park (Haverhill Line)
Wyoming Hill (Haverhill Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
11
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
20
Rail time to Boston:
17
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$149,500
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This top-floor, renovated commuter?s dream boasts a 60? private balcony with view of The Prudential. Upgrades include maple cabinets, newer white appliances, countertops, dishwasher & disposal. Modern mahogany-hued bath with hip fixtures. Walk-in bedroom closet. Elevator in building & one-car parking. Fabulous commuter access to Rtes 93 & 1, and steps to Wyoming Hills commuter rail to Boston. Also near Oak Grove - Orange Line. Close to Middlesex Fells and downtown hub. City living at its best!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$385,000
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If you?ve been looking for a worthy project, check out this fabulous opportunity to restore this turn-of-the century QA Victorian set in a beautiful neighborhood of similar homes. Charming front porch and welcoming foyer, hdwd flrs, tall ceilings, spac LR and DR w/built in china cab and french doors. Although only one bath, there are perfect spots to add more. Second floor offers 3-4 generous sized bdrms. Walk up attic, loads of storage space and conv location make this a "Smart Buy."
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$259,000
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This Lewis G. Coburn House is a perfect blend of modern living while maintaining the architectural integrity of this historic house. Walking distance to commuter rail, T, shopping, library, schools and town center. Unit Features: granite counter tops, original marble mantels, high ceilings, newly updated kitchen and bath, in unit laundry, beautiful light fixtures, glass door knobs and sparkling hard wood floors. Also, 2 deeded parking spaces, common porch and area for outdoor garden.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,900
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Space, space and detail in this lovely Russell Pk Victorian! Large EIK boasts cherry cabinetry, dual-fuel Jenn-air stove, quartz topped island & Fr drs to back deck. Open flow from the living rm to family rm to dining rm all graced by HWF, molding details & high ceils, plus a gas fireplace. 4 generous BRs, master adjoined by study, plus large, full bath w/dble sinks round out the second level. 3rd flr can be closed off if desired & has 2 heated rms & storage. Steps to train, Fells, dwntwn & park
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