$765,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

51 Clifford St Unit 51 Melrose, MA 02176

Horace Mann Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,415 Sq Ft
$180/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$541 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Porch
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of June 2025

Thoughtfully renovated condo conversion done in 2017 in Melrose's desirable Horace Mann neighborhood, combines character with modern updates. The well-planned kitchen features modern cabinetry, granite counters, marble backsplash, and Bosch appliances. Updated full and half baths include quality tile work and fixtures. Highlights include in-unit laundry, refinished hardwood floors, classic trim details, plus all systems all replaced in 2017 when developer converted this multi-family info condos. Separate Living room and dining room, as well as a large landing/mudroom which could be used as an office space if needed. The unit has private front and back entrance , as well as two off street parking spots, which is a must in Melrose and a shared yard space for outdoor living, low condo fee, central AC and pet friendly, with a storage unit in basement finishes off this great 3-bedroom condo. Great blend of city-style updates with suburban convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Todd

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/23/2025

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mia Parsons

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,461

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $180 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,415 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5039789

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,461

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 133.166666
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 126.3125
  • 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: 169.319444
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 40.25
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 32.888888
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 164.5
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 164.847222
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.833333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1415
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1415
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 530.04
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 540.64
  • MAIN SO: AN4282

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Garden, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 51
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5039789
  • Zoning: ura
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 492
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6461
  • Tax Book Number: 79129

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Irons Jesse E and Irons Emily M
Bought by
Flaherty Margaret A and Toomey Jeffrey C
Seller's Agent
Virginia Todd
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mia Parsons
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
2%
Views
998

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.82%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Outstanding Balance
$611,474
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$136,801

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Goldberg Seth and Goldberg Allison
Bought by
Irons Jesse E and Irons Emily M
Seller's Agent
Karl Olsen
Carlson & Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Virginia Todd
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
4.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.01%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $765,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $675,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $675,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $612,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $520,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $477,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $492,705 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $765,000 +2.0% $541 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $750,000 +11.1% $530 / Sq Ft
11/12/2021 11/12/21 Sold $675,000 +4.0% $452 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2021 09/22/21 For Sale $649,000 +18.5% $434 / Sq Ft
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Sold $547,450 -2.2% $366 / Sq Ft
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2017 06/07/17 For Sale $559,900 -- $375 / 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 $65 $652,600 $0 $652,600
2024 $6,414 $645,900 $0 $645,900
2023 $6,557 $629,300 $0 $629,300
2022 $6,028 $570,300 $0 $570,300
2021 $6,073 $554,600 $0 $554,600
2020 $6,128 $554,600 $0 $554,600
2019 $5,700 $527,300 $0 $527,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73361681

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR M:E11 P:00041-2