$675,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2021

51 Clifford St Unit 51 Melrose, MA 02176

Horace Mann Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,495 Sq Ft
$180/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$452 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of June 2025

Here is your opportunity to bypass the searing hot single-family market and move into Melrose with this turn-key condo featuring both comfort and convenience that truly makes it feel like home. Located in the desirable Horace Mann neighborhood and gut-rehabbed in 2017, 51 Clifford offers all the modern amenities and finishes you seek, including central A/C and heat, in-unit laundry, 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms. The showpiece kitchen offers stunning cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, hexagonal marble backsplash, and Bosch stainless steel appliances. Each unit has its own private entrance, adding to the feel of being in your own exclusive home. Take in picturesque sunsets from the expansive deck or enjoy your own grassy backyard for grilling. There are 2 parking spaces and the low condo fee includes snow removal, so no need to struggle with the shovel this winter. The basement provides ample storage so that you can enjoy every part of your new home for living and entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karl Olsen

Carlson & Company, LLC Listed on: 09/22/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Virginia Todd

Leading Edge Real Estate

Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,461

Year Built

  • 1880

HOA Fees

  • $180 per month

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Utilities

  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Additional Features

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,461

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Directions: Nelson to Clifford
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 216
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 434.11
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 451.51
  • MAIN SO: AN4643
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Disclosures: Exclusions: Living Room Tv / Tv Mount And Secondary Freezer In Basement
  • Exclusions: Exclusions: Living Room Tv /Mount And Secondary Freezer In Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • UNIT BUILDING: 51
  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • PAGE: 188
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning: URA

Multi Family

  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3
  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6073
  • Tax Book Number: 69635
  • Tax Year: 2021

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
-9.16%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Outstanding Balance
$610,945
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$137,330

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 $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
Closed $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 $6,461 $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: 72898656

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR M:E11 P:00041-2