Seller's Agent in 2016
Amber Orton
Lyv Realty
(978) 500-5095
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
237 Franklin St Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $825,000 - $951,028
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,600
Sq Ft
$551/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of September 2016Conveniently located Bungalow waiting for your finishing touches. Move right in and make desired upgrades as you go. Roof & Boiler are newer. This is the perfect house to "grow in to". Begin living on First Floor with living & dining room, kitchen, 3 generous bedrooms, plus a bonus room. Expand up, down or in both directions. Part of the basement and one room on the second floor are already heated. Entryway features a nice sized closet and a french door leading to the spacious fire placed living room with beamed ceiling and built in book cases. Living room which is open to the dining room, is an inviting place to entertain guests. Surprising amount of storage space in original built in cabinets, closets, attic and basement. Beautiful gumwood moldings and trim throughout. Single car garage plus two more parking spaces all on a level corner lot only a couple of blocks to the Commuter Rail and bustling Franklin Square. Just one mile to downtown Melrose restaurants, shops, cafes, etc.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$71
Year Built
1900
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Corner, 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: 1900
Interior Features
- Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Fireplaces: 1
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: First Floor, 12X11
- Bedroom 3: First Floor, 12X11
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Basement
- Kitchen: First Floor, 11X11
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor, 25X12
- Master Bedroom: First Floor, 13X11
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet
- Dining Room: First Floor, 12X12
- Family Room: Basement, 15X10
- Oth1 Room Name: Office
- Oth1 Dimen: 12X12
- Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
- Oth2 Room Name: Study
- Oth2 Dimen: 13X9
- Oth2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Wood
- Exterior Features: Patio, Gutters
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Gas
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 3
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
- Sewage District: MWRA
Schools
- Elementary School: Apply
- Middle School: Mvmms
- High School: Mhs
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: M:C12 P:0000139
- Zoning: URB
Multi Family
- Foundation: appx 40x40
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 26, 2016
Sold by
Dunker Gregory
Bought by
Sampson Todd A and Burke Leslie J
Seller's Agent
Amber Orton
Lyv Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
14.46%
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
$406,257
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2011
Sold by
Corr Kevin M and Corr Karen M
Bought by
Dunker Gregory
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,750
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 27, 1996
Sold by
Richard Margaret B
Bought by
Corr Kevin M and Corr Karen M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Todd A | $475,000 | -- | |
| Dunker Gregory | $323,750 | -- | |
| Corr Kevin M | $168,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sampson Todd A | $100,000 | |
| Open | Burke Leslie J | $389,298 | |
| Closed | Burke Leslie J | $60,000 | |
| Closed | Sampson Todd A | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dunker Gregory | $283,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Corr Kevin M | $95,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Corr Kevin M | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Corr Karen M | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Corr Karen M | $148,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Corr Kevin M | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2016 09/26/16 | Sold | $475,000 | +14.5% | $297 / Sq Ft |
| 07/26/2016 07/26/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/19/2016 07/19/16 | For Sale | $415,000 | -- | $259 / 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 | $71 | $714,600 | $446,700 | $267,900 |
| 2024 | $6,890 | $693,900 | $433,600 | $260,300 |
| 2023 | $6,443 | $618,300 | $394,200 | $224,100 |
| 2022 | $6,535 | $618,300 | $394,200 | $224,100 |
| 2021 | $6,316 | $576,800 | $367,900 | $208,900 |
| 2020 | $5,927 | $536,400 | $328,500 | $207,900 |
| 2019 | $5,344 | $494,400 | $303,500 | $190,900 |
| 2018 | $5,180 | $457,200 | $275,900 | $181,300 |
| 2017 | $5,240 | $444,100 | $262,800 | $181,300 |
| 2016 | $4,838 | $392,400 | $256,200 | $136,200 |
| 2015 | $4,660 | $359,600 | $223,400 | $136,200 |
| 2014 | $4,426 | $333,300 | $197,100 | $136,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Amber Orton
-
Katya Pitts
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
(617) 335-8552
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72040121
APN: MELR-000012C-000000-000139
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