40 Howie Street # 40, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
$2,700
$2,600/mo
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About this home
NO broker’s fee!! Available 9/01!! Beautifully updated, sun-filled 2 bedroom 1 bath unit on the top floor of a 2 family house. Unit features large living room that opens to the dining room, updated galley kitchen with granite countertops & white shaker cabinets, modern bathroom with double vanity & large stand-up shower, in-unit laundry, and gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. This is a great location, minutes to Downtown Melrose, the commuter rail, many shops & restaurants, and the highways. This is a must-see to appreciate. Off street Parking for 2 cars. Deleaded with Lead compliance certificate available. Good credit & references required. Sorry no pets & no smoking. pictures taken prior to current tenants.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
3.7%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 24, 2026
$2,600
$100
(-3.7%)
From $2,700 to $2,600 (-3.7%)
Listed for Rent
Jul 9, 2026
$2,700
Original listing
Agent: Kim Nguyen
Office: Shore Real Estate LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,600 | $100 | - | From $2,700 to $2,600 (-3.7%) |
| 07/09/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,700 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,100 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit
$2,700
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
40
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
58 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,100 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,100 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas, Central
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Melrose School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.4%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
Early Childhood Center
0.1 mi
247 students
Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
0.3 mi
|
#74 of 825
|
Score: 60.6
Dropped 68 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
258 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
0.5 mi
|
#107 of 825
|
Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.4 mi
|
#89 of 352
|
Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
C+
Saugus Middle School
2.0 mi
|
#247 of 352
|
Score: 36.4
Improved 64 spots from last year
-21.8 below state avg
612 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#129 of 352
|
Score: 46.2
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-12 below state avg
678 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
A-
Stoneham High School
1.4 mi
|
#89 of 346
|
Score: 61.7
Improved 39 spots from last year
+3.5 above state avg
598 students
Moderate
17 sports
• 1,334 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
1.8 mi
|
#80 of 346
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 15 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
871 students
Moderate
18 sports
• 1,930 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C
Saugus High School
2.0 mi
|
#265 of 346
|
Score: 46.1
Improved 3 spots from last year
-12.1 below state avg
695 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 972 athletes
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
40 Howie Street # 40, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kim Nguyen
Listing Office
Shore Real Estate LLC
Office Phone
617-320-7177
Agent MLS ID
CN227087
Office MLS ID
AN8998
Listing Data Updated
Aug 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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