Seller's Agent in 2017
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 983-9326
26 in this area
239 Total Sales
18 Bellevue Ave Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,383,000 - $1,877,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,672
Sq Ft
$441/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of July 2017Enchanting c.1884 Victorian, brimming with detail and stewarded beautifully, set on Melrose's gracious Bellevue Avenue, on a prime piece of property hosting a carriage house and enviable flat expanse of yard. The hallmarks of the turn-of-the-century era, like soaring ceilings, extensive moldings, bay windows, fireplaces, wood floors, comfortable spaces, architectural nuances, pocket doors and woodwork with a gleaming patina adorn this sun-kissed belle in abundance. The right recipe of rooms allows you to enjoy this lovely property as-is or consider delineating spaces to your liking, with the main floor hosting formal living and dining rms, renovated kitchen, plus family and utility rooms, and the upper levels featuring bedrooms with walk-in closets, master suite with dressing room and new bath, plus a potential media rm and studio. Enjoy tea on the side porch; create your oasis in the enclosed backyard! Steps to Melrose's coveted downtown, train & conservation. Make this beauty yours.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Year Built
1884
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level
- Property Type: Single Family
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Style: Victorian, Queen Anne
- Other Agent: 2.50
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Year Round: Yes
- Year Built Description: Approximate
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1884
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Pine, Parquet
- Insulation: Blown In, Fiberglass - Batts
- Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Intercom
- Basement: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 14X12
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X11
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 16X13
- Bedroom 5: Third Floor, 15X14
- Bathroom #1: First Floor, 8X6
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor, 9X6
- Bathroom #3: Second Floor, 11X7
- Kitchen: First Floor, 18X13
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 16X14
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 16X14
- Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 16X13
- Family Room: First Floor, 17X12
- No Bedrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Oth1 Dimen: 12X12
- Oth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Oth2 Room Name: Sitting Room
- Oth2 Dimen: 17X14
- Oth2 Dscrp: Closet - Walk-in, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Oth3 Room Name: Den
- Oth3 Dimen: 10X10
- Oth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
- Oth4 Room Name: Game Room
- Oth4 Dimen: 19X14
- Main Lo: BB5817
- Main So: AC0756
- Estimated Sq Ft: 3672.00
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard
- Foundation: Granite
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Barn
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 8
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
- Sewage District: MWRA
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: M:0D8 P:0000089
- Zoning: URA
- Lot: 89
- Acre: 0.40
- Lot Size: 17348.00
Multi Family
- Foundation: 57x35 (irreg)
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 21, 2017
Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Bellevue Avenue 18 Rt
Bought by
Cafarella Thomas and Cafarella Diana
Seller's Agent
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Cafarella
Cameron Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,241,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
3.42%
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
$354,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$806,650
Outstanding Balance
$665,343
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$954,765
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafarella Thomas | $1,241,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Cafarella Thomas | $806,650 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2017 07/21/17 | Sold | $1,241,000 | +3.4% | $338 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2017 05/25/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2017 04/21/17 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $327 / 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 | $142 | $1,430,300 | $556,200 | $874,100 |
| 2024 | $14,002 | $1,410,100 | $556,200 | $853,900 |
| 2023 | $13,540 | $1,299,400 | $496,100 | $803,300 |
| 2022 | $13,258 | $1,254,300 | $466,100 | $788,200 |
| 2021 | $12,837 | $1,172,300 | $421,100 | $751,200 |
| 2020 | $12,947 | $1,171,700 | $421,100 | $750,600 |
| 2019 | $11,683 | $1,080,800 | $380,600 | $700,200 |
| 2018 | $9,689 | $855,200 | $346,100 | $509,100 |
| 2017 | $9,272 | $785,800 | $331,100 | $454,700 |
| 2016 | $9,259 | $750,900 | $316,100 | $434,800 |
| 2015 | $8,690 | $670,500 | $301,100 | $369,400 |
| 2014 | $8,705 | $655,500 | $286,100 | $369,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alison Socha
-
Thomas Cafarella
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Thomas Cafarella
Cameron Real Estate Group
(781) 486-3000
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72150928
APN: MELR-000008D-000000-000089
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