Virginia Todd
Leading Edge Real Estate
(857) 323-6892
51 Total Sales
2 in Melrose East Side
$705K - $855K Price Range
81 Bancroft Rd Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $730,000 - $909,507
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,272
Sq Ft
$675/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- No HOA
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Fenced Yard
About This Home
As of February 2025Here's your chance - under $800K in Melrose! Fabulous Upham Park location, fenced yard, garage and plenty of off-street parking. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Den off the kitchen can be used as a home office and leads to the back deck overlooking the spacious yard. The living room has nice classic details including a wood burning fireplace and wall sconces. The kitchen is ready for your new fresh ideas, maybe open into the dining room for a big open concept area. 3 bedrooms and an updated bath complete the second floor. Looking for extra square footage - there is a finished room in the basement great for a kid's playroom, another work-from-home area or a great teen space. New exterior paint and freshened landscape (2024) Current owners installed central air conditioning and windows. Irrigation system and newer FHW/Oil heat. Move into Melrose and enjoy all the trendy shops & restaurants and the ease of commuting w/ access to major routes, commuter rail and the Orange Line.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,995
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 7,593 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Property is zoned SRB
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,272 Sq Ft Home
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- French Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Bathtub with Shower
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Melrose Elementary School
- Mvmms Middle School
- Melrose High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- 100 Amp Service
- Tankless Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Rain Gutters
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:0H9 P:0000048,657699
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Upham Park Subdivision
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Hutchinson
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Resop
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-1.86%
Views
177
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
$73,877
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$745,750
Outstanding Balance
$735,353
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$123,524
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Melrose East Side, MA
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Virginia Todd
-
Justin Blankenship
Justin Blankenship
Fiv Realty Co
(781) 417-3370
64 Total Sales
1 in Melrose East Side
$685,000 Price
-
Alexander Koziakov
Alexander Koziakov
Compass
(781) 417-5576
88 Total Sales
1 in Melrose East Side
$815,000 Price
-
Lia Carminati
Lia Carminati
Be Live in Realty
(617) 500-6025
59 Total Sales
3 in Melrose East Side
$650K - $1.4M Price Range
-
Kelly Espinola
Kelly Espinola
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
(351) 215-0914
147 Total Sales
1 in Melrose East Side
$485,000 Price
-
Bob Airasian
Bob Airasian
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
(857) 763-5757
130 Total Sales
1 in Melrose East Side
$1,100,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $785,000 | None Available | ||
| $250,000 | -- | ||
| $180,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $745,750 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $180,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 02/18/25 | Sold | $785,000 | -1.9% | $617 / Sq Ft |
| 12/27/2024 12/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 | For Sale | $799,900 | -- | $629 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $7,970 | $805,100 | $513,900 | $291,200 |
| 2024 | $7,995 | $805,100 | $513,900 | $291,200 |
| 2023 | $7,540 | $723,600 | $458,300 | $265,300 |
| 2022 | $7,257 | $686,600 | $430,600 | $256,000 |
| 2021 | $6,881 | $628,400 | $388,900 | $239,500 |
| 2020 | $19,097 | $628,800 | $388,900 | $239,900 |
| 2019 | $6,192 | $572,800 | $351,400 | $221,400 |
| 2018 | $0 | $540,800 | $319,400 | $221,400 |
| 2017 | $6,036 | $511,500 | $305,600 | $205,900 |
| 2016 | $6,126 | $496,800 | $291,700 | $205,100 |
| 2015 | $5,820 | $449,100 | $277,800 | $171,300 |
| 2014 | $5,779 | $435,200 | $263,900 | $171,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Mark Hutchinson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Mark Hutchinson
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
(781) 665-2222
11 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
Daniel Resop
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Daniel Resop
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(617) 266-5200
2 in this area
107 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73308296
APN: MELR-000009H-000000-000048
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