16 Emerson Pl, Melrose, MA 02176
What This Condo Offers
Credit & income requirements. Cosigners not accepted.
Charming historical detail meets modern convenience and style in this thoughtfully updated 2-bed, 1-bath... condo! Nestled on a tree-lined side street in the Cedar Park neighborhood, this airy top floor unit is that rare find — new kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry, outdoor space, 1 parking spot and charm to spare. 16A Emerson Place boasts a smart layout with fabulous natural light. The home welcomes you with a large mudroom, in unit washer/dryer and space for shoe and coat storage. The new eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, quartz counters, and tile backsplash with ample storage and counter space. The bath was fully renovated in 2024 with a luxurious walk-in shower and tile floor. The bedrooms are nestled up a few stairs off the living room and the luxurious primary bedroom features abundant space for a seating area or home office, leaving no box unchecked. Moments from local restaurants, schools, shopping, new library, the Fells, and Cedar Park MBTA stop!
Monthly rent includes water/sewer, gas & electric separate. Pet-Friendly, with a shared backyard. Additional basement storage available.
Unit 16a
- $2,550
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 810 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 17
Condo Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Mud Room
- Office
- Refrigerator
- Skylights
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tile Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
16 Emerson Pl Unit 16a is a condo for rent in Melrose, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Get In Touch
Melrose, MA 02176
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Roosevelt Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Early Childhood Center
Grades PK-5
Public
Melrose Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Private
Melrose Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Mary's School
Grades PK-8
Private
Melrose High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Edgewood Greater Boston Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 12 min (5.9 mi)
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 13 min (6.5 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 15 min (7.7 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 15 min (8 mi)
Discover Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 16 Emerson Pl Unit 16a proximity to 663 Main St, Whole Foods Plaza, and 520-536 Franklin St. 663 Main St is 0.3 miles away, and Whole Foods Plaza is within a 13 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 16 Emerson Pl Unit 16a has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.2 miles. Transit options include Oak Grove Station and Malden Center Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 16 Emerson Pl Unit 16a are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.
Airports
Living in Downtown Melrose provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 19 minutes from 16 Emerson Pl Unit 16a.
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