3 Franklin Terrace

Taxes: $8,912.19 (2026)

About this home

Located in the desirable Melrose Highlands, this thoughtfully updated, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and walkable convenience. The sun-filled eat-in kitchen, featuring a large island, gas cooktop, and abundant storage, is ideal for the serious home chef. The sliding door off the dining room opens to a composite deck, perennial gardens, and fenced backyard that is perfect for outdoor dining and play. A stunning new bath showcases a custom vanity, linen tower, and Carrera marble tiled shower with glass enclosure. Three generous bedrooms with ample closets finish the second floor. The walk-up third floor is a flexible space for a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or a future master suite. Front and back porches, side-by-side parking, ample attic and basement storage, top-rated schools, nearby playgrounds, cafés, yoga, restaurants, and a 7-minute walk to the commuter rail complete this exceptional home.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Low-Rise

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Window AC

Heating

Central Heat, Forced Air, Individual, Electric

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Marble, Hardwood

Road type

Private, Paved, Publicly Maint., Dead End, Sidewalk

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Master Bath

No

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Lot

Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway, On Street Without Permit

Basement

Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access

Electric

110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Stone Wall

Interior

Cable Available, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic