NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $937,607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,621 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2024

Last sale price $615,000 $379 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,363/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Winthrop Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2024

Oh, what a worthy project it will be! Contractors take note of this opportunity! Desirable Mount Hood location offers this rough diamond, awaiting to be restored! Older, Colonial style home is in need of significant updating and repair. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, high ceilings and generous sized rooms. The large entry porch leads to a welcoming foyer and a spacious 1st floor layout encompassing the living room, dining room, kitchen and 1/2 bath. Second floor with 3 bedrooms, a full bath and walk-up attic access. Driveway can fit 3 cars and there is a small garage (being used for storage.) Nice sized, flat yard perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The bones are good - heating system is <2 years old, oil tank 3 years old, hot water tank new in 2016. Roll up your sleeves - opportunity awaits!

Last Listed By

Lynette DeLucia

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 11/30/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,342 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned URA

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,621 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Picture Window
  • Wood Flooring
  • Range
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Superintendent Elementary School
  • Mvmms Middle School
  • Melrose High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 656862

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mount Hood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,734

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Mount Hood
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1621
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 369.52
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 379.4
  • MAIN SO: AN6899

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 656862
  • Zoning: URA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6342
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 601
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6734
  • Tax Book Number: 20693

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Melrose High
  • Elementary School: Superintendent
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mvmms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
115 Highview Ave Llc
Bought by
115 Highview Llc
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$785,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,049,069
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
-$372,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1990
Sold by
Kelly Doris A
Bought by
Smith Gerard E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,200
Interest Rate
10.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
115 Highview Llc -- None Available
115 Highview Llc -- None Available
Smith Gerard E $154,000 --
Smith Gerard E $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 115 Highview Llc $1,050,000
Closed 115 Highview Llc $1,050,000
Previous Owner 115 Highview Ave Llc $750,000
Previous Owner Smith Jeanne M $450,000
Previous Owner Smith Gerard E $124,000
Previous Owner Smith Gerard E $101,400
Previous Owner Smith Gerard E $40,000
Previous Owner Smith Gerard E $124,500
Previous Owner Smith Gerard E $123,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2024 01/10/24 Sold $615,000 +2.7% $379 / Sq Ft
12/06/2023 12/06/23 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 For Sale $599,000 -- $370 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $83 $834,500 $452,100 $382,400
2024 $6,693 $674,000 $424,700 $249,300
2023 $6,734 $646,300 $411,000 $235,300
2022 $6,737 $637,400 $411,000 $226,400
2021 $6,557 $598,800 $383,600 $215,200
2020 $6,168 $558,200 $342,500 $215,700
2019 $5,562 $514,500 $316,500 $198,000
2018 $5,503 $485,700 $287,700 $198,000
2017 $5,343 $452,800 $274,000 $178,800
2016 $5,208 $422,400 $267,200 $155,200
2015 $5,005 $386,200 $239,800 $146,400
2014 $4,765 $358,800 $212,400 $146,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73183951

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000008F-000000-000072