NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $970,000 - $1,029,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
$482/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2023

Last sale price $950,000 $456 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,621/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to 13 Irving St a thoughtfully updated Colonial home on a quiet tree lined street. This five bedroom home is filled with classic charm and has all the modern updates you desire. The first floor is perfect for entertaining. Enter into the large foyer that opens to the bright living and dining room. The first floor is rounded out by an eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and chef's six burner range, a half bath, and mud room with laundry! Up the stairs to the second floor you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath with radiant floor heating. The top level has two additional bedrooms perfect for an office or den. You'll love the stained glass, hardwood floors, and crown molding throughout the home. These classic details are balanced with modern amenities like ductless mini-splits, newer roof, solar, and updated electrical. Really nothing to do but move in. Close to transit, shops, restaurants, parks and everything you love about Melrose!

Last Listed By

Focus Team

Focus Real Estate Listed on: 10/03/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,449

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned URA

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,082 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Melrose Middle School
  • Melrose High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0E5 P:0000165,655577

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,449

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Crown Molding, Sitting Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Range Hood, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 177.527777
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 185.215277
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 222.5
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 187.701388
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 176.458333
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 19.097222
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 76.451388
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 192.513888
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 185.416666
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 194.069444
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 2082
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • MAIN LO: AN2624
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 431.8
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 456.29
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0E5 P:0000165,655577
  • Zoning: URA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 54
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7449
  • Tax Book Number: 75998

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Melrose
  • Middle Or Junior School: Melrose

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Downing Brendan M and Downing Jessica B
Bought by
Downing
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,003,051

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1979
Bought by
Albers Robert F and Albers Carolyn

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Downing -- None Available
Downing -- None Available
Albers Robert F $58,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jessica $755,000
Previous Owner Downing Brendan M $760,000
Previous Owner Albers Robert F $200,000
Previous Owner Albers Robert F $75,000
Previous Owner Albers Carolyn $40,000
Previous Owner Albers Carolyn $84,000
Previous Owner Albers Carolyn $100,000
Previous Owner Albers Robert F $80,000
Previous Owner Albers Robert F $14,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $950,000 +5.7% $456 / Sq Ft
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2023 10/03/23 For Sale $899,000 +15.3% $432 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Sold $780,000 +11.6% $421 / Sq Ft
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $699,000 -- $377 / 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 $84 $850,000 $440,100 $409,900
2024 $7,456 $750,900 $413,500 $337,400
2023 $7,449 $714,900 $400,100 $314,800
2022 $7,288 $689,500 $400,100 $289,400
2021 $7,075 $646,100 $373,500 $272,600
2020 $6,697 $606,100 $333,400 $272,700
2019 $6,038 $558,600 $308,100 $250,500
2018 $6,012 $530,600 $280,100 $250,500
2017 $5,771 $489,100 $266,800 $222,300
2016 $5,583 $452,800 $260,100 $192,700
2015 $5,286 $407,900 $233,400 $174,500
2014 $5,062 $381,200 $206,700 $174,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73165983

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000005E-000000-000165