$685,000
SOLD NOV 5, 2021 RENTED FEB 5, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$524 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Roosevelt Elementary School Rated A
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of November 2021

A light filled contemporary Gem. This mid century two plus bed in the Melrose Highlands is what you've been looking for. There is an abundance of natural light as you walk through the front door into the open concept living space lined with large windows. The living room offers a vaulted ceiling that flows into the dining room where sunlight continues to flow in. The kitchen overlooks a stone back patio surrounded by a perennial garden and paths, creating a private outdoor oasis. Two driveways for ample parking. Upstairs consists of two ample bedrooms and an office (or a third small bedroom). Second floor full bath with soaking tub and additional half bath on the main living level. Close to Highlands commuter rail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ramsay Fretz

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 09/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Brusil

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $73

Year Built

  • 1955

Parking

  • 1

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$73

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Directions: Off of Lynn Fells Parkway
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 140
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 24
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 36
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 140
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 285
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 64
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 488.53
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 523.7
  • MAIN SO: BB5522
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Disclosures: Garage Was Closed Off And Framed In With A Standard Door And Is Not Currently Used As A Garage.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Apply
  • High School: Apply
  • Middle Or Junior School: Apply

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 6473
  • PAGE: 52
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Zoning: URA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6025
  • Tax Book Number: 53368
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Nov 4, 2021
Sold by
Jiang Yongqing and Licata Francis J
Bought by
Monroe Jessica and Monroe Eric
Seller's Agent
Ramsay Fretz
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Brusil
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
7.2%
Current Estimated Value
$871,406

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,406
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,511
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$367,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2009
Sold by
Tempone Henry A
Bought by
Licata Francis J and Jiang Yongqing

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
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
Not Resolvable $685,000 None Available
Deed $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $548,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $267,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $276,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $288,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Rented $4,400 0.0% --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Under Contract -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Rent $4,400 0.0% --
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $685,000 +7.2% $524 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $639,000 -- $489 / 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 $73 $732,900 $425,300 $307,600
2024 $7,006 $705,500 $397,900 $307,600
2023 $6,692 $642,200 $370,500 $271,700
2022 $6,144 $581,300 $356,700 $224,600
2021 $6,025 $550,200 $343,000 $207,200
2020 $5,777 $522,800 $315,600 $207,200
2019 $5,336 $493,600 $301,900 $191,700
2018 $4,922 $434,400 $250,400 $184,000
2017 $4,731 $400,900 $240,100 $160,800
2016 $4,789 $388,400 $212,700 $175,700
2015 $4,946 $381,600 $212,700 $168,900
2014 $4,839 $364,400 $195,500 $168,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72895266

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000011B-000000-000029