Melrose, MA

East Side

Buy:
$700K - $1.9M
For Sale on Trulia:
7 homes
Rent:
$4.95K+
For Rent on Trulia:
6 homes
To Downtown Boston:
31 minutes
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What Locals Say

At least 44 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92%
    It's dog friendly
  • 91%
    There's holiday spirit
  • 86%
    People would walk alone at night
  • 82%
    Kids play outside
  • 82%
    Streets are well-lit
  • 80%
    Yards are well-kept
  • 78%
    Car is needed
  • 78%
    There are sidewalks
  • 76%
    Parking is easy
  • 73%
    It's walkable to grocery stores
  • 67%
    They plan to stay for at least 5 years
  • 65%
    It's walkable to restaurants
  • 65%
    Neighbors are friendly
  • 60%
    There's wildlife
  • 54%
    It's quiet
  • 50%
    There are community events
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  • Julia S.
    "My parents have lived here since 1991. They enjoy the sense of community, the ability to walk around safely, and the closeness to church, the natural food store, and the hospital. It’s really dog friendly, too."
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  • Jenny D.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 15 years. I love it here. Clean and houses are kept up. Neighbors are friendly and easy to catch public transportation !"
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  • Anna M.
    "There is a dog park not too far from Melrose High school. There are many dog walkers in the area. Melrose is a good community for people who own dogs."
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  • Anna M.
    "East Side has numerous schools. It also has a variety of restaurants. Another unique element is that it is close to Wakefield."
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  • Anna M.
    "A typical commute is not difficult. There is a train station in Melrose which makes it easier when there is traffic. Melrose is also not too far from Boston, which makes commuting easier."
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  • Anna M.
    "There are numerous elementary schools to choose from. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. It is a good place to live for kids."
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Schools

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