NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $900,000 - $926,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,338 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2022

Last sale price $810,000 $346 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,117/month

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2022

Bring the family or collect the rent and pay the mortgage. Welcome to 54 Linden Rd, a charming Victorian style home nestled in a quiet neighborhood with great bones and potential. Poised as a 2 family or In-law. See disclosure. Enter into the sunny, elegant foyer. Spacious rooms, large windows, tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork make this home bright and airy with true New England charm. Hardwood floors throughout. Unit 1 offers classic features: Large windows, stylish French doors, custom pocket doors, working fireplace and an eat-in kitchen. Unit 2 has 7 large sunny rooms, an eat-in kitchen, a bonus office and plenty of storage. The large deck off the sunroom provides plenty of entertainment space and view of the expansive yard. Basement offers laundry, storage and walk out access to the back yard. Located conveniently to Shops, Entertainment, Downtown, Outdoor activities, Conservation Trails, Public Transportation and minutes to Rtes 93 & 1. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Celli

Listed on: 01/06/2022

Co-Listed By

Judith Driscoll

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Cui

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $81

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Additional Features

  • Property has 1 Level
  • 2 Heating Zones

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$81

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Directions: Lynn Fells Pkwy to Green St to Linden Rd
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Unit 1(Range,Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range,Refrigerator), Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Concrete
  • Fireplace Features: Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • MAIN LO: AC1531
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 327.16
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 346.45
  • MAIN SO: BB6013
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood,Vinyl,Carpet, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors,Wall to Wall Carpet)
  • Interior Amenities: Other (See Remarks), Unit 1(Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Office/Den,Sunroom)
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Disclosures: Property Is In 2 Family Zone, A Assessed As A 2 Family, No Occupancy Permit On File At City Hall. Buyer To Do Due Diligence. Single Front Entrance. Single Utilities. Tenant Is Taw. Current Rent Is Below Market; Gross Rental Amounts Is For Ist Floor Only. Larger Unit Is Vacant/Was Owner's Unit.
  • Exclusions: One Washer (Tenant Owned)
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Unit 1(Wall AC), Unit 2(Window AC)
  • Heating: Unit 1(Hot Water Radiators,Gas), Unit 2(Hot Water Radiators,Gas)
  • HEAT UNITS: 1
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • HOA Rent Includes: Unit 1(Heat,Electric,Gas,Water,Hot Water)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Choice Of 5
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Veteran's Memor

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 8756
  • PAGE: 144
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Zoning: URB

Multi Family

  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • LEVELS 2: 2
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 1
  • Annual Gross Income: 19200
  • Property Net Operating Income: 19200
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Total Actual Rent: 1600

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7381.4
  • Tax Book Number: 47279
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2022
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Rich Ronald E and Walsh Karen D
Bought by
Zhu Youbao and Zhu Meiqin
Seller's Agent
Craig Celli
Buyer's Agent
Angela Cui
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$764,900
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
5.9%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$910,214

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,214
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Outstanding Balance
$570,500
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$343,281

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2006
Sold by
Cusato Nancy C
Bought by
Walsh Karen D and Cusato Nancy C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2006
Sold by
Rich Karen D and Walsh Karen D
Bought by
Cusato Nancy C
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhu Youbao $810,000 None Available
Walsh Karen D -- --
Cusato Nancy C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhu Youbao $607,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $810,000 +5.9% $346 / Sq Ft
01/12/2022 01/12/22 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2022 01/06/22 For Sale $764,900 -- $327 / 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 $81 $815,300 $492,200 $323,100
2024 $7,774 $782,900 $478,100 $304,800
2023 $8,223 $789,200 $464,100 $325,100
2022 $7,777 $735,800 $421,900 $313,900
2021 $7,381 $674,100 $393,800 $280,300
2020 $7,409 $670,500 $393,800 $276,700
2019 $6,691 $619,000 $351,600 $267,400
2018 $6,352 $560,600 $302,400 $258,200
2017 $6,081 $515,300 $281,300 $234,000
2016 $6,007 $487,200 $281,300 $205,900
2015 $6,113 $471,700 $267,200 $204,500
2014 $5,613 $422,700 $239,100 $183,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72931665

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000010D-000000-000108