Seller's Agent in 2015
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 983-9326
26 in this area
236 Total Sales
50 Echo St Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $750,000 - $810,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232
Sq Ft
$633/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2015Lovely Cape Cod style home nestled in the Hoover School neighborhood oozes charm, sweetness and smart updates. Note the gleaming hardwood floors, coveted wood-burning fireplace, garage and private backyard. Kitchen features granite countertops, birch cabinetry, and stainless appliances opens to dining area and enclosed porch with lush yard views; generous living room centered around the wood-burning fireplace has great light. Two bedrooms and updated full bath round out the first floor. Second floor holds the oversized master bedroom suite with half bath, walk-in cedar closet and adjoining den or office. The yard oasis includes a flagstone patio, deck and grassy area, plus an upper terrace ripe for your ideas. From this hidden gem of a neighborhood, walk to Hoover School, bus and train plus convenient to the Common, Mt Hood recreation and local walking trails as well as Melrose's envied downtown. Sweet home in a great neighborhood!
Last Buyer's Agent
Bill Butler
Leading Edge Real Estate
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Year Built
1950
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive
- Other Agent: 2.00
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1950
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces: 1
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Insulation: Partial, Fiberglass
- Basement: Full, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: First Floor, 10X10
- Bedroom 3: First Floor, 10X10
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 11X6
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor, 16X13
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 16X14
- Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Dining Room: First Floor, 9X9
Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Shingles
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio
- Foundation: Concrete Block
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Under
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Aug 27, 2015
Sold by
Teittinen Matti P and Teittinen Leigh B
Bought by
Mcknight Paul and Mcknight Danielle
Seller's Agent
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bill Butler
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
6.02%
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
$340,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$329,525
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$450,611
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Donovan Michael A and Lowe-Donovan Theresa A
Bought by
Teittinen Leigh B and Teittinen Matti P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,900
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Applegate James T and Applegate Wendy C
Bought by
Donovan Michael A and Lowe-Donovan Theresa
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 1988
Sold by
Mcdowell Karen A O
Bought by
Applegate James T
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcknight Paul | $440,000 | -- | |
| Teittinen Leigh B | $374,900 | -- | |
| Donovan Michael A | $179,900 | -- | |
| Applegate James T | $165,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mcknight Paul | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Applegate James T | $296,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Teittinen Leigh B | $299,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Applegate James T | $30,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2015 08/27/15 | Sold | $440,000 | +6.0% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2015 07/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2015 07/15/15 | For Sale | $415,000 | -- | $337 / Sq Ft |
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 | $69 | $696,100 | $497,000 | $199,100 |
| 2024 | $6,674 | $672,100 | $482,800 | $189,300 |
| 2023 | $6,732 | $646,100 | $468,600 | $177,500 |
| 2022 | $6,317 | $597,600 | $426,000 | $171,600 |
| 2021 | $6,094 | $556,500 | $397,600 | $158,900 |
| 2020 | $6,152 | $556,700 | $397,600 | $159,100 |
| 2019 | $5,365 | $496,300 | $355,000 | $141,300 |
| 2018 | $10,446 | $446,600 | $305,300 | $141,300 |
| 2017 | $9,972 | $413,500 | $284,000 | $129,500 |
| 2016 | $5,020 | $407,100 | $284,000 | $123,100 |
| 2015 | $4,955 | $382,300 | $269,800 | $112,500 |
| 2014 | $4,700 | $353,900 | $241,400 | $112,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Alison Socha
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Buyer's Agent in 2015
Bill Butler
Leading Edge Real Estate
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71873932
APN: MELR-000005F-000000-000003
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