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Essex St - Melrose

The Essex Street development is a 80-unit multifamily mixed income rental development. The site is located within walking distance of the MBTA Cedar Park commuter rail Haverhill Line stop and two MBTA bus stops as well as all Melrose downtown amenities. The address has a walk score of 93, which is characterized as a “walker’s paradise.” It is being developed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B. By redeveloping an underutilized parking lot that was identified on the cities housing production plan as a target site, the site is being optimized to provide the denser, transit-oriented development desperately needed by the Commonwealth.

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Livability Scorecard

"Walker's Paradise." Daily errands do not require a car. (EPA National Walkability Index: 18/20 for exceptional pedestrian street design).

"Walker's Paradise." Daily errands do not require a car. (EPA National Walkability Index: 18/20 for exceptional pedestrian street design).

Seamless commuter access connecting you to over 150,000+ regional jobs within a 30-minute transit ride.

Seamless commuter access connecting you to over 150,000+ regional jobs within a 30-minute transit ride.

Rated exceptionally high for local amenities, safety, and community infrastructure by AreaVibes.

Rated exceptionally high for local amenities, safety, and community infrastructure by AreaVibes.

Certified ultra-low energy design. Expect superior indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and up to 80% lower heating/cooling energy use.

Certified ultra-low energy design. Expect superior indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and up to 80% lower heating/cooling energy use.

"Quiet." Advanced acoustic planning and Passive House insulation ensure peaceful interiors despite being in a vibrant downtown.

"Quiet." Advanced acoustic planning and Passive House insulation ensure peaceful interiors despite being in a vibrant downtown.

Groceries, transit, parks, and dining are all within a 15-minute walk or bike ride, reducing your daily carbon footprint.

Groceries, transit, parks, and dining are all within a 15-minute walk or bike ride, reducing your daily carbon footprint.

Lifestyle & Performance Insights

Independent spatial data confirms Cedar Park One64 is optimized for both mobility and wellness. By combining a 93 Walk Score with an 8.7 AllTransit rating, you have the freedom of a frictionless, car-lite lifestyle with immediate access to Boston. At the same time, our Passive House design and top-tier SoundScore ensure that the moment you step inside, the vibrant city fades into a quiet, climate-controlled, ultra-efficient sanctuary. It is the ultimate intersection of urban convenience and personal wellness.

Cedar Park One64 News

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Signing the Final Truss
Signing the Final Truss

Szecon Development celebrates the final Topping Out milestone at Cedar Park One64. Thanks to Essex Builders and our crews for a safe, on-time frame completion!

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Going Vertical
Going Vertical

Celebrate our St. Patrick’s Day 'topping out' milestone as we honor our steel crew’s resilience and perfect safety record with a traditional final beam-raising ceremony.

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Construction Update - Steel Fabrication Factory Tour
Construction Update - Steel Fabrication Factory Tour

Our recent visit to Building Envelope Systems’ fabrication facility highlights how we’re using VR 3D-overlay technology and robotics to ensure 1mm precision for Cedar Park One64, eliminating costly site delays before the steel even leaves the shop floor.

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Construction Update - Excavation and Foundation
Construction Update - Excavation and Foundation

See the latest updates from 164 Essex St in Melrose, where the completion of the foundation has cleared the way for steel assembly to begin.

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Cedar Park One64 Featured in Boston Business Journal
Cedar Park One64 Featured in Boston Business Journal

Cedar Park One64 was recently spotlighted in a Boston Business journal article.

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A Commitment to a Greener Future
A Commitment to a Greener Future

CLEAResult is guiding the Cedar Park One64 project through the Passive House Certification process, a first for Szecon Development, and a an outward sign of our deepening commitment to sustainable building.

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A Steady Hand
A Steady Hand

On a project like Cedar Park One64, navigating the permitting process and coordinating with various agencies requires a steady hand. For Szecon Development, a constant presence we can always rely on is our civil engineering partner, Rich Williams of Williams & Sparages.

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A Foundation Built on Relationships
A Foundation Built on Relationships

Essex Builders’ tagline, "Our Foundation is built on relationships," is a clear reflection of their company's values. From our very first interactions, the people at Essex Builders Corp. stretched out a hand in true collaboration.

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A Legacy of Expertise
A Legacy of Expertise

The journey to building a project like Cedar Park One64 is filled with complex challenges, and few are more critical than navigating the legal and permitting landscape.

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The Art of the Build
The Art of the Build

Every great building begins with a great design, and every great design is the result of a strong, collaborative process. At our recent groundbreaking ceremony, we were honored to have the team from O'Sullivan Architects join us.

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From Vision to Reality
From Vision to Reality

Cedar Park One64 represents a big step forward in Melrose’s goal of achieving Safe Harbor from Chapter 40B developments as well as a fulfillment of part of it’s vision articulated in it’s Housing Production Plan.

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Beyond Eligibility
Beyond Eligibility

Cedar Park One64 is touted as a perfect example of a Chapter 40B development.

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A Blueprint for Collaboration
A Blueprint for Collaboration

When Szecon Development broke ground on our first multifamily mixed-income development, Cedar Park One64, it marked more than just a company milestone—it represented the successful culmination of a true public-private partnership.

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Construction is Underway!
Construction is Underway!

We celebrated on Monday August 25, 2025 with a groundbreaking ceremony for Cedar Park One64, our first multifamily mixed-income development to make it to the construction phase.

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