$740,000
SOLD MAY 4, 2017
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,180 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2021

Stately 1840's Colonial majestically set on a 26,049 SF lot - views of Boston and more!! Fine original details such as a wonderful first floor layout with 5 large rooms that invite the outside in - bright and sunny home throughout!! Gleaming new maple floors are in all five first floor rooms. French doors, plaster medallions, wainscoting, built-ins, crown mouldings. Most new windows, central air, new gas heat, newer roof (stripped 2011), updated both full baths, all new kitchen with cathedral and wood beam ceiling, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, gas cooking with pasta pot filler, oversized triple window over sink faces East (for morning light) and a mud room. All new wall to wall on stairs to 2nd and in all four bedrooms. Huge property with a great side yard, endless gardens and 1 car detached garage. Short walk to the Fells woods, the Cedar Park train station (Farmers Market in the Summer & Fall) and vibrant Downtown Melrose!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Donohue

Colonial Manor Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Rosen

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty License #449592146

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
May 10, 2021
Sold by
Lichtenstein Spencer D and Lichtenstein Carrie L
Bought by
Angeloro Nicole S and Fantasia Michael D
Seller's Agent
Kim Covino
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kim Covino
Compass
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
21.33%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,310,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Original Mortgage
$718,200
Outstanding Balance
$660,467
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$625,028

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2017
Closed on
May 4, 2017
Sold by
Brown Matthew W
Bought by
Lichtenstein Carrie L and Lichtenstein Spencer D
Seller's Agent
Bill Donohue
Colonial Manor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Rosen
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$659,900
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,100
12.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.78%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2008
Sold by
Purcell Dana L and Purcell Jefferson L
Bought by
Brown Matthew W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$515,904
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$108

Year Built

1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1840

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Flooring: Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 12X11
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 12X11
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 11X9
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 15X12
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 18X13
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 18X12
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 15X13
  • Family Room: First Floor, 20X12
  • Oth1 Room Name: Office
  • Oth1 Dimen: 16X13

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,200,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $740,000 --
Deed $524,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $718,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $592,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $523,642 FHA
Previous Owner $515,904 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Sold $1,200,000 +21.3% $535 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2021 03/04/21 For Sale $989,000 +33.6% $441 / Sq Ft
05/04/2017 05/04/17 Sold $740,000 +12.1% $339 / Sq Ft
03/22/2017 03/22/17 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2017 03/16/17 For Sale $659,900 -- $303 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $108 $1,093,900 $478,100 $615,800
2024 $10,596 $1,067,100 $464,600 $602,500
2023 $10,575 $1,014,900 $450,600 $564,300
2022 $8,808 $833,300 $410,100 $423,200
2021 $7,998 $730,400 $383,100 $347,300
2020 $8,073 $730,600 $383,100 $347,500
2019 $7,163 $662,600 $342,600 $320,000
2018 $6,889 $608,000 $295,400 $312,600
2017 $6,583 $557,900 $275,100 $282,800
2016 $6,431 $521,600 $275,100 $246,500
2015 $6,345 $489,600 $261,600 $228,000
2014 $6,143 $462,600 $234,600 $228,000
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72131882

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000008A-000000-000001