Seller's Agent in 2019
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(617) 440-1744
2 in this area
74 Total Sales
159 Forest St Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $792,000 - $1,028,666
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,680
Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Barn or Stable
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Wall
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- 3-minute walk to Lebanon St Playground
About This Home
As of August 2019Take advantage of an opportunity to customize your dream home in one of the most desirable towns in the Boston area! With a great floor plan of nearly 2,700 sqft and located on almost a ½ acre of land, this property has potential to be the perfect family home or a profitable project for a builder. The first floor features a spacious front foyer with large picture window and grand staircase, a formal dining room with gorgeous original built-in cabinetry and natural wood wainscoting. The family room has a restorable fireplace and large picture window that looks onto a side yard with mature plantings. The kitchen is spacious with loads of cabinets, and a mud room and screened-in porch with slate floor and complete the downstairs. The second level has 3 large bedrooms with hardwood flooring, and 2 bonus rooms!! The large master bedroom features a covered porch and two walk-in closets.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 05/29/2019
Co-Listed By
Liza Leach
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Lot Details
- Stone Wall
- Property is zoned SRA
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Stone
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Barn or Stable
- Basement
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:0E4 P:0000080
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Seller's Agent
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
8.33%
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
$277,417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$617,500
Outstanding Balance
$533,717
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$393,700
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $617,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2019 08/06/19 | Sold | $650,000 | +8.3% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/06/2019 06/06/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/29/2019 05/29/19 | For Sale | $600,000 | +8.1% | $224 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/15/2014 09/15/14 | Sold | $555,000 | 0.0% | $220 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/29/2014 07/29/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/15/2014 07/15/14 | Off Market | $555,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/19/2014 06/19/14 | For Sale | $549,900 | -- | $218 / 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 | $79 | $794,000 | $467,700 | $326,300 |
| 2024 | $7,514 | $756,700 | $437,700 | $319,000 |
| 2023 | $7,379 | $708,200 | $407,400 | $300,800 |
| 2022 | $7,212 | $682,300 | $392,400 | $289,900 |
| 2021 | $7,158 | $653,700 | $377,400 | $276,300 |
| 2020 | $6,893 | $623,800 | $347,400 | $276,400 |
| 2019 | $6,344 | $586,900 | $332,400 | $254,500 |
| 2018 | $6,013 | $530,700 | $276,200 | $254,500 |
| 2017 | $5,849 | $495,700 | $264,900 | $230,800 |
| 2016 | $5,382 | $436,500 | $234,900 | $201,600 |
| 2015 | $5,514 | $425,500 | $234,900 | $190,600 |
| 2014 | $5,402 | $406,800 | $216,200 | $190,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Harry Silverstein
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Liza Leach
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
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Kathy Platcow
Seller's Agent in 2014
Kathy Platcow
Harbor View Real Estate Corp.
(781) 635-7260
4 in this area
21 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Tony Martinez
Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72508618
APN: MELR-000004E-000000-000080
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