$495,000
SOLD NOV 27, 2018

21 Melrose St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

1 Bed
1 Bath
472 Sq Ft
$117/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,049 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Air
  • 1-minute walk to Bay Village Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of November 2018

An absolutely charming home is nestled into the Bay Village neighborhood of picturesque brownstones. The convenience of this location can not be beat with easy access to the Financial District, Theater District, Tufts Medical, Back Bay, South End, and even South Boston. You will find quite a community that you may not have ever realized existed in this lovely alcove of the city. There is a lot love in this third floor home that is filled with light and has a great flow which makes it feel larger than it's 472 square feet. Beautifully maintained with updated kitchen, beautifully tiled bath, antique wood floors, and fireplace mantle, all you have to do is move in! Enjoy the energy efficiency of the electric heat pump which provides comfort year around with heat and air conditioning. Don't miss this great opportunity to be apart of the heart beat of this dynamic city. Need a convenient pied a terre? This home can be sold furnished.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Focus Team

Focus Real Estate Listed on: 09/26/2018

Co-Listed By

Randal Engelmann

Focus Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Betsy Herald

The Charles Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $117 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Year Round Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,256

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1057.20
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Third Floor, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Third Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Kitchen: On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Living Room: On Level: Third Floor, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2624
  • Main So: BB9906
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 472.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewage District: BWSC
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 117.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 21 Melrose Street Condominium

Fee Information

  • Opt Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance

Schools

  • Elementary School: BPS
  • Middle School: BPS
  • High School: BPS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 451000.00
  • Page: 273
  • Zoning: 102

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4763.26
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3357991

Multi Family

  • No Units: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2018
Closed on
Nov 27, 2018
Sold by
Freed Debra I and Freed Philip P
Bought by
Matthew Paul
Seller's Agent
Franca DiFrancesco
The Charles Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Anderson
Compass
Sold Price
$2,400
Current Estimated Value
$637,913

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$635,513
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Outstanding Balance
$306,471
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$331,442

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2007
Sold by
Gow Ian
Bought by
Freed Debra I and Freed Phillip P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,600
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $495,000 --
Deed $332,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $346,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,475 No Value Available
Previous Owner $265,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Rented $2,495 0.0% --
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Under Contract -- -- --
03/09/2020 03/09/20 For Rent $2,495 +4.0% --
01/01/2019 01/01/19 Rented $2,400 -5.9% --
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Rent $2,550 0.0% --
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Sold $495,000 -0.8% $1,049 / Sq Ft
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2018 09/26/18 For Sale $499,000 -- $1,057 / 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 $7,256 $626,600 $0 $626,600
2024 $6,593 $604,900 $0 $604,900
2023 $6,304 $587,000 $0 $587,000
2022 $6,082 $559,000 $0 $559,000
2021 $5,965 $559,000 $0 $559,000
2020 $5,199 $492,300 $0 $492,300
2019 $5,038 $478,000 $0 $478,000
2018 $4,726 $451,000 $0 $451,000
2017 $4,507 $425,600 $0 $425,600
2016 $4,501 $409,200 $0 $409,200
2015 $4,443 $366,900 $0 $366,900
2014 $4,076 $324,000 $0 $324,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72401365

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000221-000006