ZhiChao Chen
SPACE CY REALTY LIMITED
(855) 528-1854
141 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Highlands
$950,000 Price
15 Apthorp Rd Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,298,501
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,015
Sq Ft
$431/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
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,716
Year Built
- Built in 1892
Lot Details
- 20,408 Sq Ft 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
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
Additional Features
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 658551
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Bilharz Ailen
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rachel Lieberman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Lai
1st Knock Realty
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
$82,913
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$715,588
Outstanding Balance
$705,368
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$593,133
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 Joantnan D and Charles Rosalie M
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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ZhiChao Chen
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,215,588 | None Available | ||
| Li Ailen | $775,000 | None Available | |
| Li Ailen | $775,000 | None Available | |
| Charles Jonathan D | $174,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $715,588 | ||
| Closed | Lai Shaun A | $715,588 | |
| Closed | Li Ailen | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Li Ailen | $687,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Li Ailen | $688,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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
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Rachel Lieberman
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rachel Lieberman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 789-8963
1 in this area
101 Total Sales
-
Bonnie Lai
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Bonnie Lai
1st Knock Realty
(617) 309-7093
1 in this area
209 Total Sales
-
Pirani & Wile Group
PW
Seller's Agent in 2020
Pirani & Wile Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 729-5505
99 Total Sales
-
Peter Pirani
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Peter Pirani
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 608-1805
29 Total Sales
-
Branch Out Residential Team
BR
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Branch Out Residential Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73357559
APN: MELR-000012B-000000-000047-000047A
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