21-23 Pratt St # 21, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$2,700/mo
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
7,362
Lot Sq Ft
1963
Year Built
1
Parking
34
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Sep 18, 2026 • MLS# 73579678 Copied! • Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this home

Fantastic 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment available in desirable Melrose Highlands! This bright and sunny first-floor, single-level unit features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, and an updated full and half bath. Two generously sized bedrooms offer large closets, while the separate dining area features charming built-in cabinetry for additional storage or display. The efficient galley kitchen offers exterior access to your own private patio area—perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Washer and dryer are located in the basement along with additional storage. The location is hard to beat—just three blocks from Franklin Square and the Melrose Highlands commuter rail station, around the corner from Whole Foods and nearby shopping, and less than a mile from downtown Melrose’s restaurants and shops. A fantastic rental offering space, convenience, and a prime Highlands location!

Price & Status History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Oct 12, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Rent
Sep 18, 2026
$2,700
Original listing
Agent: The DiPietro and Bekkenhuis Group Office: LAER Realty Partners

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built 1963
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 7,362 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Oct 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage
Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 21
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Estimated
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 24 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1963
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1963
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Early Childhood Center
0.1 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
0.4 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
0.4 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.3 mi | #89 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
2.0 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
C+
Saugus Middle School
2.1 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
H

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
1.9 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
2.1 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

21-23 Pratt St # 21, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent The DiPietro and Bekkenhuis Group
Listing Office LAER Realty Partners
Office Phone 781-627-7200
Agent MLS ID TM353012
Office MLS ID AN3158
Listing Data Updated Oct 12, 2026 12:40 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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