Seller's Agent in 2025
Karin O Connor
Compass
(617) 448-5003
40 Total Sales
SOLD JUL 30, 2021
RENTED JUL 31, 2025
5 Melrose St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116
1
Bed
1
Bath
542
Sq Ft
1900
Built
About This Home
As of July 2021Beautiful upper floor home with 6 windows on stunning block where the South End meets the Back Bay. Spacious living room with gorgeous hardwood floors, fireplace & wall of exposed brick. Plenty of room for dining set up plus home office nook. Open plan kitchen with large breakfast bar, gas cooking, microwave & commercial style side by side stainless steel refrigerator/freezer. Immaculate spa like bath with window, custom tile work & heavy grade glass shower door. Sunny bedroom with 2 windows & double sided closet. Building common features include: Extra large additional storage area, washer/dryer plus sunny brick patio. Enjoy 2 nearby parks, both on Melrose St. Live in the wonderful Bay Village neighborhood near Tremont St Outdoor Dining, SoWa Open Markets, Newbury St Shopping, Public Garden, Boston Common, Public Transit & more all outside your front door. Seller to review offers Monday June 21st at 5pm.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,085
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Additional Features
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2021
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Buccafusca Roberto
Bought by
Shreve Helen and Bock Richard
Seller's Agent
Karin O Connor
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Karin O Connor
Compass
Sold Price
$3,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$652,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.67%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$410,252
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$232,416
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2007
Sold by
5 Melrose Street Condo
Bought by
Buccafusca Roberto
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,600
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Monsma Nicholas
Bought by
Terrien Brett
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 1996
Sold by
June Fletcher Ret
Bought by
Monsma Nicholas J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,400
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condominium Deed | $600,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $332,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $315,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $85,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $450,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $249,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $248,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $265,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $252,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $68,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Rented | $3,300 | -2.9% | -- |
| 07/27/2025 07/27/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2025 07/14/25 | For Rent | $3,400 | +13.3% | -- |
| 08/01/2021 08/01/21 | Rented | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/30/2021 07/30/21 | Sold | $600,000 | 0.0% | $1,107 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2021 07/16/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2021 07/12/21 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/24/2021 06/24/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/16/2021 06/16/21 | For Sale | $579,000 | 0.0% | $1,068 / Sq Ft |
| 06/22/2017 06/22/17 | Rented | $2,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/20/2017 06/20/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/15/2017 06/15/17 | For Rent | $2,200 | +4.8% | -- |
| 08/26/2016 08/26/16 | Rented | $2,100 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/23/2016 08/23/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/16/2016 08/16/16 | Price Changed | $2,100 | -4.5% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2016 08/08/16 | Price Changed | $2,200 | -8.3% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2016 07/21/16 | For Rent | $2,400 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,085 | $611,800 | $0 | $611,800 |
| 2024 | $6,442 | $591,000 | $0 | $591,000 |
| 2023 | $6,159 | $573,500 | $0 | $573,500 |
| 2022 | $5,561 | $511,100 | $0 | $511,100 |
| 2021 | $5,453 | $511,100 | $0 | $511,100 |
| 2020 | $4,936 | $467,400 | $0 | $467,400 |
| 2019 | $4,783 | $453,800 | $0 | $453,800 |
| 2018 | $4,486 | $428,100 | $0 | $428,100 |
| 2017 | $4,278 | $404,000 | $0 | $404,000 |
| 2016 | $4,274 | $388,500 | $0 | $388,500 |
| 2015 | $4,236 | $349,800 | $0 | $349,800 |
| 2014 | $4,038 | $321,000 | $0 | $321,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karin O Connor
-
Richard Schultz
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Richard Schultz
Compass
(617) 797-1838
18 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Cameron McCarthy
Encore Realty
-
Thomas McGair
Seller's Agent in 2021
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 587-4605
41 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Christina Gerrish
Goodrich Residential, LLC
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72851532
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000229-000006
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