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Seller's Agent in 2016
Eileen Hamblin
Leading Edge Real Estate
7 Total Sales
18 Pratt St Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $883,000 - $929,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,721
Sq Ft
$530/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of September 2016Shhh! Don't tell anyone. You'll want this delightful Highlands English cottage for yourself. Sophisticated buyers will appreciate the quality, charm and convenience of this Victorian era beauty with a private deck overlooking the secret garden. Read or listen to music in the cozy living room with it's built-in bookcases. The spacious dining room leads to a well-equipped kitchen with the first-floor laundry conveniently nearby. A handicapped accessible bath and a guest room or office complete the first floor. The second floor is full of surprises, including the spacious family room, a lovely fireplace, skylights, lots of detail. If you have wanted a home of your own but have been rejecting cookie-cutter colonials, you have to see 18 Pratt Street. All the character you desire in move-in condition. Come sit a spell on the inviting front porch. This home truly feels like an oasis in the middle of all that Melrose has to offer. Short walk to train or Oak Grove bus. Walk score 71.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,316
Year Built
1884
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive
- Property Type: Single Family
- Other Agent: 2.00
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Year Round: Yes
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1884
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces: 1
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Basement: Full
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 8X14
- Bedroom 3: First Floor, 7X14
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 12X14
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 12X13
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 12X16
- Master Bedroom Description: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 13X13
- Family Room: Second Floor, 12X15
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling: Wall AC
- Heating: Forced Air, Oil
- Heat Zones: 1
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
- Sewage District: MWRA
Schools
- Elementary School: Tbd
- Middle School: Veterans Mem'l
- High School: Melrose H S
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: M:C12 P:0000107
- Zoning: URB
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Downing William W Est and Downing
Bought by
Downing Testamentary T A and Downing D
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Downing William W and Downing Ann E
Bought by
Downing William W and Downing Ann E
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 6, 2016
Closed on
Sep 14, 2016
Sold by
Chimayo Lt
Bought by
Downing William W and Downing Ann E
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hamblin
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lynette DeLucia
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$519,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
6.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$489,050
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Groden Suzy Q and Emmett Constance D
Bought by
Chimayo Lt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 1986
Bought by
Lt Chimayo
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Testamentary T A | -- | None Available | |
| Downing William W | -- | None Available | |
| Downing William W | $517,800 | -- | |
| Chimayo Lt | -- | -- | |
| Lt Chimayo | $147,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Downing William W | $489,050 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2016 09/14/16 | Sold | $519,000 | +6.1% | $302 / Sq Ft |
| 07/12/2016 07/12/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2016 07/06/16 | For Sale | $489,000 | -- | $284 / 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 | $7,316 | $739,000 | $460,800 | $278,200 |
| 2024 | $7,146 | $719,600 | $447,200 | $272,400 |
| 2023 | $6,887 | $660,900 | $406,600 | $254,300 |
| 2022 | $6,894 | $652,200 | $406,600 | $245,600 |
| 2021 | $6,647 | $607,000 | $379,500 | $227,500 |
| 2020 | $6,259 | $566,400 | $338,800 | $227,600 |
| 2019 | $5,657 | $523,300 | $313,100 | $210,200 |
| 2018 | $5,606 | $494,800 | $284,600 | $210,200 |
| 2017 | $5,458 | $462,500 | $271,100 | $191,400 |
| 2016 | $5,331 | $432,400 | $264,300 | $168,100 |
| 2015 | $5,053 | $389,900 | $230,400 | $159,500 |
| 2014 | $4,818 | $362,800 | $203,300 | $159,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2016
Lynette DeLucia
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 979-0100
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72033573
APN: MELR-000012C-000000-000107
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