NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $513,637 - $547,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,109 Sq Ft
1986 Built

Last Sold March 31, 2023

Last sale price $450,000 $406 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,961/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Property is near public transit
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Dunton Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

One level living at desirable Franklin Manor! This lovely unit, located in a quiet spot of this young building (b.1986), offers excellent space and amenities for the price point. Open floor plan features an efficient Kitchen, spacious Dining Room and oversized Living Room with slider to the private balcony that runs the entire length of the unit. Both Primary Bedroom Suites, each with its own walk-in closet and attached Full Bath, directly access the beautiful balcony offering a perfect place to unwind any time of day or night. The unit includes wall-AC’s, 1 car parking and extra storage space in the LL. Building amenities include onsite gym, laundry rooms on every floor, and bike room storage. This well-run complex has a reasonable condo fee that includes Heat and Hot Water, and they just installed a NEW Elevator and NEW Heating System. Best of all is the location in highly desirable downtown Melrose within a block of Whole Foods, restaurants, Pharmacy, and so much more!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angie Sciarappa

North Star RE Agents, LLC Listed on: 01/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Jiang

PageOne Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,109 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 659489

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 80 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Franklin Manor Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,014

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden, Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 165
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 182
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Kitchen Area: 64
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 210
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior, Slider
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1109
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2757
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 396.75
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 405.77
  • MAIN SO: NB5239

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage
  • Association Fee: 471
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 112
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 659489
  • Zoning: BA1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 514
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4014
  • Tax Book Number: 30715

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 80
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1996
Sold by
Buker Steven E and Buker Patricia H
Bought by
Vetrano Michael J and Vetrano Florence
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$529,409

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1987
Sold by
Green Invest Tr
Bought by
Buker Steven E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vetrano Michael J $112,000 --
Buker Steven E $135,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Jonathan $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Sold $450,000 +2.3% $406 / Sq Ft
02/16/2023 02/16/23 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Price Changed $440,000 -4.3% $397 / Sq Ft
01/05/2023 01/05/23 For Sale $460,000 -- $415 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $44 $443,000 $0 $443,000
2024 $4,037 $406,500 $0 $406,500
2023 $4,120 $395,400 $0 $395,400
2022 $4,014 $379,800 $0 $379,800
2021 $3,870 $353,400 $0 $353,400
2020 $3,514 $318,000 $0 $318,000
2019 $3,499 $323,700 $0 $323,700
2018 $3,384 $298,700 $0 $298,700
2017 $3,011 $255,200 $0 $255,200
2016 $3,041 $246,600 $0 $246,600
2015 $3,013 $232,500 $0 $232,500
2014 $2,628 $197,900 $0 $197,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73068230

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000011D-000000-000051A-000012