NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $708,414 - $829,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$491/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2021

Last sale price $605,000 $384 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,334/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2021

A commuter's dream-come-true- Here is your opportunity to get into Melrose at an affordable cost, and enjoy all the benefits of a wonderful neighborhood setting as well as the convenience of living near the train, bus, local shopping and restaurants. The open floor plan offers great natural light, and is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen has ample cabinets and a breakfast bar open to the dining room. Bonus room on the first floor is ideal for a family room, playroom, or at home office. No waiting for showers w/ 2 full baths! Many upgrades include gas heating system, tilt in replacement windows, roof, siding and trim, HW Tank 2017, French drain system with battery back up. Gardner's will love the yard with mature plantings and a perfect spot for the vegetable garden. This is a very competitively priced home in a great location...Don't miss out !

Last Listed By

John Bulman

Brad Hutchinson Real Estate Listed on: 06/24/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,485

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned URA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Apply Elementary School
  • Mvmms Middle School
  • Melrose High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 220 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Rain Gutters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 000015
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0B8 P:0000015,653211

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,485

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 144
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 50
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 180
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Kitchen Area: 117
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 272
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1574
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B11101
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 381.13
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 384.37
  • MAIN SO: AN2593

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Frontage Length: 40
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0B8 P:0000015,653211
  • Zoning: URA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 3049
  • PAGE: 381

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5485
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 27279
  • Tax Lot: 000015
  • Tax Map Number: B8

MLS Schools

  • High School: Melrose High
  • Elementary School: Apply
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mvmms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2021
Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Chin Betty
Bought by
Serafin Allison M and Taylor Alex
Seller's Agent
John Bulman
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robb Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$648,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-6.64%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$773,354

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,354
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$574,750
Outstanding Balance
$527,941
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$245,413

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1997
Sold by
Quigley John E and Quigley Marjorie J
Bought by
Chin Betty

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Serafin Allison M $605,000 None Available
Chin Betty $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Serafin Allison M $574,750
Previous Owner Chin Betty $110,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $150,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $25,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $134,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $33,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $110,000
Previous Owner Chin Betty $25,000
Previous Owner Quigley John E $23,000
Previous Owner Quigley John E $114,400
Previous Owner Quigley John E $11,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Sold $605,000 +0.9% $384 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Price Changed $599,900 -7.4% $381 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $648,000 -- $412 / 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 $63 $640,900 $363,000 $277,900
2024 $6,194 $623,800 $352,300 $271,500
2023 $5,986 $574,500 $320,300 $254,200
2022 $5,629 $532,500 $320,300 $212,200
2021 $5,485 $500,900 $298,900 $202,000
2020 $5,181 $468,900 $266,900 $202,000
2019 $4,660 $431,100 $246,600 $184,500
2018 $4,631 $408,700 $224,200 $184,500
2017 $4,473 $379,100 $213,500 $165,600
2016 $4,322 $350,500 $208,200 $142,300
2015 $4,084 $315,100 $181,500 $133,600
2014 $3,900 $293,700 $160,100 $133,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72855725

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000008B-000000-000015