NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Melrose St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Estimated Value: $511,000 - $541,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
425 Sq Ft
$267/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 18, 2025

Last sale price $520,000 $1,224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,550/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Jogging Path
  • Brownstone
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Bay Village Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming 1 bedroom! Situated in a well-kept historical brownstone, this sunny penthouse is beaming with natural light. Recently renovated kitchen equipped with full size stainless appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and breakfast bar. Fantastic open layout with vaulted, loft-like ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom features enclosed glass shower, soaking tub and in-unit laundry. All within a small, low maintenance 5-unit association with minimal HOA fees. Located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Bay Village. A short stroll to the Boston Common, shopping on Newbury, universities, public transport and restaurants in South End. It doesn't get any more central than this! Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 01/29/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Serdar Buyuksakayan

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,217

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 425 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:00231 S:010,4758809

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, reserve funds
  • 5 Units
  • 1 Melrose Street Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,217

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 425
  • Living Area: 425
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 267.09
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:00231 S:010,4758809
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 425
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5217

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Emara Mohamed M and Emara Abbye N
Bought by
Hourani Bahij
Seller's Agent
calla gillies
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Serdar Buyuksakayan
Compass
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.8%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$528,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Outstanding Balance
$465,064
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$63,577

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2013
Closed on
Oct 16, 2013
Sold by
Boucher Mark R and Boucher Patricia M
Bought by
Emara Mohamed M and Emara Abbye N
Seller's Agent
Tanner Payne
Apex Real Estate Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Savas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2011
Sold by
Fiorentino James R and Jackson Janet
Bought by
Boucher Mark R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2007
Sold by
Leblanc Cecillia T and Leblanc Cecilia W
Bought by
Fiorentino James R and Jackso Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Willey Susan
Bought by
Tjahjadi Cecilia W

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Herald Betsy A
Bought by
Willey Susan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Howland Ent Inc
Bought by
Herald Betsy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1998
Sold by
Est Mullin Robert and Mullin Carol G
Bought by
Howland Ent Inc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hourani Bahij $520,000 None Available
Hourani Bahij $520,000 None Available
Emara Mohamed M $295,000 --
Emara Mohamed M $295,000 --
Boucher Mark R $270,000 --
Boucher Mark R $270,000 --
Fiorentino James R $270,000 --
Fiorentino James R $270,000 --
Tjahjadi Cecilia W $253,000 --
Tjahjadi Cecilia W $253,000 --
Willey Susan $189,000 --
Willey Susan $189,000 --
Herald Betsy A $155,000 --
Herald Betsy A $155,000 --
Howland Ent Inc $505,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hourani Bahij $468,000
Closed Hourani Bahij $468,000
Previous Owner Boucher Mark R $216,000
Previous Owner Fiorentino James R $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $520,000 -2.8% $1,224 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $535,000 0.0% $1,259 / Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Rented -- -- --
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Sold $295,000 0.0% $694 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/26/2013 09/26/13 Off Market $295,000 -- --
07/31/2013 07/31/13 For Sale $319,000 +8.1% $751 / Sq Ft
07/27/2013 07/27/13 Off Market $295,000 -- --
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Price Changed $319,000 -3.0% $751 / Sq Ft
07/07/2013 07/07/13 For Sale $329,000 0.0% $774 / Sq Ft
06/30/2013 06/30/13 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2013 06/25/13 For Sale $329,000 -- $774 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,738 $495,500 $0 $495,500
2024 $5,217 $478,600 $0 $478,600
2023 $4,988 $464,400 $0 $464,400
2022 $4,812 $442,300 $0 $442,300
2021 $4,719 $442,300 $0 $442,300
2020 $4,265 $403,900 $0 $403,900
2019 $4,134 $392,200 $0 $392,200
2018 $3,878 $370,000 $0 $370,000
2017 $3,698 $349,200 $0 $349,200
2016 $3,693 $335,700 $0 $335,700
2015 $3,461 $285,800 $0 $285,800
2014 $3,300 $262,300 $0 $262,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73330199

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000231-000010