$945,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,132 Sq Ft
4,826 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$443 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • 4-minute walk to Foss Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

The right listing at the right time. An exceptional and spacious colonial, 31 Cass Street is an ideal location for commuters featuring a flexible floor plan for those who work from home. Featuring up to five bedrooms or perhaps use one of the top floor rooms for office space. Generous room sizes with an updated kitchen featuring stone counters and SS appliances, one year old boiler, mini splits for air conditioning and solar panels to help keep costs down. Beautiful hardwood flooring and terrific light will greet you into this warm and inviting space. Enjoy the upcoming warmer months in the manicured backyard or grab some shade on the stone patio with space for all. Minutes to Wyoming Commuter Rail Station and just around the corner from the 131 bus to nearby Oak Grove Station. This home not only checks all the boxes but also offers value for all those seeking to grow roots in a fantastic Melrose community. Schedule your showing today or visit one of our upcoming open houses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aldo Masciave

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/21/2025

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Fitzpatrick

Flow Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,826 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned URB

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Shared Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,132 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • MHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 654836

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,234

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Den, Sitting Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2132
  • Living Area: 2132
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 389.26
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 443.25
  • MAIN SO: NB4184
  • Insulation: Partial, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 654836
  • Zoning: URB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4826
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 350

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7234
  • Tax Book Number: 24953

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Mhs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1994
Sold by
Givan Thomas A and Morin Mollie S
Bought by
Maceachern Michael R and Maceachern Suzanne M
Total Days on Market
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,800
Interest Rate
8.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1992
Sold by
Cronin George F and Cronin Lorelei F
Bought by
Givan Thomas A and Morin Mollie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,500
Interest Rate
8.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1991
Sold by
Sheridan Peter
Bought by
Cronin George F and Cronin Lorelei F
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 $148,000 --
Deed $135,000 --
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $65,000 No Value Available
Closed $40,000 No Value Available
Open $150,000 No Value Available
Closed $126,000 No Value Available
Closed $135,000 No Value Available
Closed $125,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $121,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $945,000 +13.9% $443 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $829,900 -- $389 / 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 $72 $730,700 $417,700 $313,000
2024 $6,916 $696,500 $390,700 $305,800
2023 $6,786 $651,200 $363,800 $287,400
2022 $6,625 $626,800 $350,300 $276,500
2021 $6,571 $600,100 $336,800 $263,300
2020 $6,334 $573,200 $309,900 $263,300
2019 $5,816 $538,000 $296,400 $241,600
2018 $5,523 $487,500 $245,900 $241,600
2017 $5,355 $453,800 $235,800 $218,000
2016 $4,889 $396,500 $208,800 $187,700
2015 $4,952 $382,100 $208,800 $173,300
2014 $4,851 $365,300 $192,000 $173,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73359411

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000007D-000000-000109