$735,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2023
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$485 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Winthrop Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of March 2023

Classic Eastside Farmhouse Colonial featuring period details, high ceilings, natural light & nice scale! Step onto the inviting farmers porch & be instantly charmed! The 1st fl offers a spacious eat-in kitchen, featuring granite, white cabinets, stainless, a pantry area & gas cooking. The bright LR offers a cozy gas stove & opens to the spacious dining room... both are warmed by hardwod floors & thick crown mouldings. Upstairs the HW floors & mouldings continue & lead to 3 good-sized bdrms & an updated full bath. Need more room?...2 finished rooms on the 3rd level w/another gas stove offer bonus flex-space for additional bdrms, an in-home office or even potential for a primary en-suite! The basement space works well for a gym or small playroom. Off of the kitchen is a big deck & the sunny rear yard is all fenced-in & offers a garden area, shed & more space for entertaining, play & pets! Walk to the Common Park & MBTA Bus. Melrose Sq, Mt Hood, Bellevue CC all close by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leeman & Gately

Compass Listed on: 02/01/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rajit Shrestha

360 Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Super Elementary School
  • Melrose Middle School
  • Melrose High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 656881

Community Details

Overview

  • Eastside/Common Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,507

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Eastside/Common
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Office, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 104
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 154
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Stove
  • Room Family Room Area: 154
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 169
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Stove
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 168
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Living Area: 1516
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 461.68
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 484.83
  • MAIN SO: AN5451

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 656881
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 258
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6507
  • Tax Book Number: 73051

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Melrose
  • Elementary School: Super
  • Middle Or Junior School: Melrose

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Gaita Michael A and Cassin-Gaita Bethany
Bought by
Grimes John and Grimes Virginia
Seller's Agent
The Mary Scimemi Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Takvorian
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$573,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
9.08%
Current Estimated Value
$865,593

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,593
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.01%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1998
Sold by
Dalton Catherine A and Dalton Albert B
Bought by
Gaita Michael A and Cassin Bethany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,200
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $625,000 --
Deed $181,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $635,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $635,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $147,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $145,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Sold $735,000 +5.0% $485 / Sq Ft
02/08/2023 02/08/23 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2023 02/01/23 For Sale $699,900 +12.0% $462 / Sq Ft
08/02/2019 08/02/19 Sold $625,000 +9.1% $412 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2019 06/06/19 For Sale $573,000 -- $378 / 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 $733,100 $427,000 $306,100
2024 $6,485 $653,100 $401,100 $252,000
2023 $6,505 $624,300 $388,100 $236,200
2022 $6,507 $615,600 $388,100 $227,500
2021 $6,310 $576,300 $362,300 $214,000
2020 $5,940 $537,600 $323,500 $214,100
2019 $5,356 $495,500 $298,900 $196,600
2018 $5,306 $468,300 $271,700 $196,600
2017 $5,152 $436,600 $258,800 $177,800
2016 $5,017 $406,900 $252,300 $154,600
2015 $4,825 $372,300 $226,400 $145,900
2014 $4,600 $346,400 $200,500 $145,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73075383

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000008F-000000-000100