Seller's Agent in 2025
Rachel Lieberman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 789-8963
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
15 Apthorp Rd Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,181,000 - $1,347,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,015
Sq Ft
$411/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- 4-minute walk to Melrose Highlands
- Deck
- Roosevelt Elementary School Rated A
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- 4-minute walk to Warren Street Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Gorgeous Victorian home with FULL IN-LAW SUITE on a dead-end street. One side of the home features an open main living level, three bedrooms and a full bath on the second level, and primary suite on the third level. The other side of the home has a full two-story in-law suite with separate entrance featuring a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and family room. Classic details throughout will impress, such as wood burning stove, hardwood floors, and crown moulding. This is a fabulous home for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen featuring Monogram appliances including 2 dishwashers and 2 sinks, plus sliders off the dining room out to a fabulous oversized deck. Excellent commuter location (Melrose Highlands stop is a 3-minute walk, and just 17 minutes into TD Garden!) plus close to schools (Roosevelt elementary is a 5-minute walk) and Middlesex Fells. Truly a must-see home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/09/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,716
Year Built
- Built in 1892
Lot Details
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Sloped Lot
- Property is zoned URA
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,015 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on upper level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on third floor
Parking
- 5 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Open Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outdoor Storage
Additional Homes
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Melrose Middle School
- Melrose High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heating System Uses Steam
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 658551
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Bilharz Ailen
Bought by
Lai Shaun A and Hua Phuong M
Seller's Agent
Rachel Lieberman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Lai
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,215,588
Premium/Discount to List
$116,588
10.61%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,892
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%
Original Mortgage
$715,588
Outstanding Balance
$713,284
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$525,196
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2019
Closed on
Feb 12, 2020
Sold by
Charles Richard J Est
Bought by
Li Ailen
Seller's Agent
Pirani & Wile Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Branch Out Residential Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$859,900
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-9.87%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 1991
Sold by
Murphy Robert J and Murphy Jane M
Bought by
Charles Jonathan D and Charles Rosalie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
8.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lai Shaun A | $1,215,588 | None Available | |
| Li Ailen | $775,000 | None Available | |
| Li Ailen | $775,000 | None Available | |
| Charles Jonathan D | $174,000 | -- | |
| Charles Joantnan D | $174,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lai Shaun A | $715,588 | |
| Previous Owner | Li Ailen | $688,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Charles Joantnan D | $60,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | Sold | $1,215,588 | +10.6% | $403 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $1,099,000 | +41.8% | $365 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/14/2020 02/14/20 | Sold | $775,000 | -9.9% | $285 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/01/2019 11/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/02/2019 10/02/19 | For Sale | $859,900 | -- | $316 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,716 | $981,400 | $486,500 | $494,900 |
| 2024 | $9,514 | $958,100 | $472,300 | $485,800 |
| 2023 | $9,179 | $880,900 | $429,400 | $451,500 |
| 2022 | $9,166 | $867,200 | $429,400 | $437,800 |
| 2021 | $7,822 | $714,300 | $400,900 | $313,400 |
| 2020 | $7,423 | $671,800 | $358,200 | $313,600 |
| 2019 | $6,704 | $620,200 | $331,100 | $289,100 |
| 2018 | $6,688 | $590,300 | $301,200 | $289,100 |
| 2017 | $6,472 | $548,500 | $286,900 | $261,600 |
| 2016 | $6,271 | $508,600 | $279,800 | $228,800 |
| 2015 | $5,971 | $460,700 | $244,200 | $216,500 |
| 2014 | $5,740 | $432,200 | $215,700 | $216,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rachel Lieberman
-
Bonnie Lai
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Bonnie Lai
RE/MAX
(617) 309-7093
1 in this area
217 Total Sales
-
Pirani & Wile Group
P
Seller's Agent in 2020
Pirani & Wile Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 729-5505
108 Total Sales
-
Peter Pirani
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Peter Pirani
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 608-1805
30 Total Sales
-
Branch Out Residential Team
B
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Branch Out Residential Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73357559
APN: MELR-000012B-000000-000047-000047A
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