NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $756,000 - $872,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,313 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2022

Last sale price $612,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,485/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System
  • Roosevelt Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2022

Big price drop! Nestled on a private dead-end street in the Highlands, this Cape surrounded by nature offers privacy like no other. This home is positioned on an almost half an acre lot and boasts hardwood floors throughout, cherry cabinets with granite countertops, recessed lighting in the kitchen, and seamless gutters LeafGuard. Full-size bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, the second floor has two generous-sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom, and plenty of storage space throughout. The 3-season sunroom offers views of the surrounding nature. The basement has high ceilings, and open space and invites you to transform it into an entertainment room or a home office (buyer to do due diligence). The exterior of the house has been recently painted. A short distance to the commuter rail and to Melrose's vibrant downtown scene.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lidiya Dimova

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 07/06/2022

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Wiley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,102

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned URA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,313 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 5 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,102

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 198
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 216
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 56
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Handicap Accessible
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 49
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 180
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 1313
  • MAIN LO: AN2314
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 456.89
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 466.11
  • MAIN SO: AN2693

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: URA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20386
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 421
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6102.06
  • Tax Book Number: 50106

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Costas Joan M
Bought by
Costas Joan M and Costas John A
Current Estimated Value
$828,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
4.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2007
Sold by
Taylor-Parker Michele and Parker Nathan G
Bought by
Costas Joan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Gibbons Kristen L and Hodges Kristen L
Bought by
Taylor-Parker Michele and Parker Nathan G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2003
Sold by
Gibbons John J
Bought by
Gibbons Kristen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2002
Sold by
713 Clarke Ft
Bought by
Gibbons John J and Gibbons Kristen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Costas Joan M -- --
Costas Joan M $403,000 --
Taylor-Parker Michele $410,000 --
Gibbons Kristen L -- --
Gibbons John J $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harman Clay $489,600
Closed Costas Joan M $131,500
Closed Costas Joan M $136,000
Previous Owner Costas Joan M $136,000
Previous Owner Taylor-Parker Michele $260,000
Previous Owner Gibbons Kristen L $64,700
Previous Owner Gibbons John J $270,000
Previous Owner Gibbons John J $228,000
Previous Owner Gibbons John J $42,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Sold $612,000 +2.0% $466 / Sq Ft
08/13/2022 08/13/22 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Price Changed $599,900 -5.5% $457 / Sq Ft
07/31/2022 07/31/22 Price Changed $635,000 -2.2% $484 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $649,000 0.0% $494 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 For Sale $649,000 -2.8% $494 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2022 07/06/22 For Sale $668,000 -- $509 / 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 $64 $641,900 $425,200 $216,700
2024 $6,045 $608,800 $399,600 $209,200
2023 $6,081 $583,600 $386,700 $196,900
2022 $6,102 $577,300 $386,700 $190,600
2021 $5,854 $534,600 $361,000 $173,600
2020 $5,482 $496,100 $322,500 $173,600
2019 $4,896 $452,900 $298,200 $154,700
2018 $4,825 $425,900 $271,200 $154,700
2017 $4,726 $400,500 $258,400 $142,100
2016 $4,782 $387,800 $252,000 $135,800
2015 $4,545 $350,700 $226,300 $124,400
2014 $4,317 $325,100 $200,700 $124,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73007484

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000013B-000000-000052