NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Melrose St Auburndale, MA 02466

Auburndale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,112,000 - $1,220,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,513 Sq Ft
$775/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2021

Last sale price $885,000 $585 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,071/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Dining Area
  • C.C. Burr Rated A
  • Kitchen Island
  • 1 Cooling Zone

About This Home

As of November 2021

Renovated Village Colonial in the heart of Auburndale Village with charm and details galore! A most inviting front porch welcomes you in to elegant entry foyer with beautiful woodwork, spacious living room with french doors, oversized dining room with built-ins, expansive eat-in kitchen with ample white cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and center island. A mudroom, large laundry room and a full bath complete the first floor. The second floor boasts three bedrooms and second full bath. Amazing two story BARN for garage or other fun options. Fenced level play yard. Gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, central air and full basement for storage. Roof, HVAC, windows, kitchen, baths all new - MOVE IN READY! Super convenient to the commuter rail, Auburndale Village shops and eateries, the Auburndale Branch Library and all major routes. Less than 1 mile to Riverside Green Line.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Lawrence

Rutledge Properties Listed on: 09/08/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Surabhi Rathi

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,806

Year Built

  • 1870

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • 1

Home Design

  • Updated or Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Utilities

  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,806

Year Built

1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Directions: Melrose Street between Auburn and Comm Ave
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Subdivision Name: Auburndale
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1870

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 176
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 104
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 195
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Area: 228
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 195
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • MAIN LO: BB3820
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 547.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 584.93
  • MAIN SO: NB3534
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Disclosures: Barn As Is. School District Buffer Zone.
  • Exclusions: Dr Chandelier
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Williams/Burr
  • High School: Nn/Ns
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day/Brown

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 5970
  • PAGE: 515
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.4
  • Zoning: MR2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6302
  • Tax Book Number: 68968
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 5, 2021
Sold by
Horowitz Zachary and Horowitz Alison
Bought by
Boblitt Elliot T and Fraser-Zaleznik Daniel
Seller's Agent
Christine Lawrence
Rutledge Properties
Buyer's Agent
Surabhi Rathi
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
6.76%
Current Estimated Value
$1,172,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$287,143
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Outstanding Balance
$650,522
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$521,621

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2017
Closed on
Mar 3, 2017
Sold by
Flynn Joseph and Flynn Paula
Bought by
Horowitz Alison and Horowitz Zachary
Seller's Agent
Paul Lechiaro
Arrive Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Shenker
Heidi Shenker Real Estate
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.45%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Boblitt Elliot T $885,000 None Available
Horowitz Alison $580,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boblitt Elliot T $708,000
Previous Owner Horowitz Alison $464,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $885,000 +6.8% $585 / Sq Ft
09/08/2021 09/08/21 For Sale $829,000 +42.9% $548 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Sold $580,000 -6.3% $432 / Sq Ft
01/12/2017 01/12/17 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2017 01/10/17 For Sale $619,000 -- $461 / 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 $8,806 $898,600 $856,300 $42,300
2024 $8,515 $872,400 $831,400 $41,000
2023 $8,121 $797,700 $628,500 $169,200
2022 $6,531 $620,800 $539,100 $81,700
2021 $6,302 $585,700 $508,600 $77,100
2020 $6,115 $585,700 $508,600 $77,100
2019 $5,593 $535,200 $493,800 $41,400
2018 $4,709 $435,200 $389,000 $46,200
2017 $4,566 $410,600 $367,000 $43,600
2016 $4,367 $383,700 $343,000 $40,700
2015 $4,163 $358,600 $320,600 $38,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Lawrence

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christine Lawrence

    Rutledge Properties

    (781) 820-1336

    1 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Christine Lawrence
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Paul Lechiaro

    Arrive Real Estate

    1 Total Sale

    Paul Lechiaro
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Heidi Shenker

    Heidi Shenker Real Estate

    (617) 699-4568

    27 Total Sales

    Heidi Shenker
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72891232

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000041-000015-000004

Massachusetts Middlesex County Auburndale 02466 Auburndale

278 Melrose St, Auburndale, MA

This home is located at 278 Melrose St, Auburndale, MA 02466 since 08 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,172,143, approximately $774 per square foot. This property was built in 1870. 278 Melrose St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including C.C. Burr, F.A. Day Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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