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Seller's Agent in 2014
Eileen Hamblin
Leading Edge Real Estate
4 Total Sales
87 Swains Pond Ave Melrose, MA 02176
Mount Hood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $800,000 - $911,560
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512
Sq Ft
$561/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2014BEST BUY IN TOWN! Fabulous opportunity! COUNTRY LIVING! Like to hike, fish, birdwatch, garden, meditate? This tastefully renovated home is perfect! Perched on a hill for peace and solitude yet just a short walk to a bus stop and a short drive to Route One. Who knew you could find a nature lover's sanctuary so close to Boston? The updates have been done so you can just move in and watch the deer, the hawks and the other wildlife. There's even a steam shower to relax your muscles after your long hike through nearby conservation land. New kitchen with granite and stainless steel, new baths, roof, windows, siding, first floor laundry. There's an extra room on the first floor for your home office. The sunny breakfast room is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee before you face the world. Stay close to Boston but feel Like you go home to Vermont every day! While the driveway is steep, it will fit three cars. Prepare to be charmed.
Last Buyer's Agent
Paul Coogan
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,613
Year Built
1945
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Wooded, Paved Drive, Easements, Steep Slope
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1945
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
- Flooring: Wood
- Insulation: Full, Fiberglass
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
- Basement: Partial
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 12X13
- Bedroom 3: First Floor, 10X14
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 11X11
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 11X19
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 13X13
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 10X11
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street
- Parking Spaces: 3
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Electric
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Aug 4, 2014
Sold by
Puls Katharine M
Bought by
Richards Sadie and Brown Waylon O
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hamblin
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paul Coogan
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
List Price
$367,500
Sold Price
$390,500
Premium/Discount to List
$23,000
6.26%
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
$457,390
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$312,400
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2004
Sold by
Frank Adam W and Frank Calvin W
Bought by
Puls Katharine M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Sadie | $390,500 | -- | |
| Puls Katharine M | $335,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Brown Waylon O | $302,000 | |
| Closed | Brown Waylon O | $310,000 | |
| Closed | Richards Sadie | $312,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Puls Katharine M | $159,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Puls Katharine M | $95,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Puls Katharine M | $67,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Puls Katharine M | $268,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2014 08/04/14 | Sold | $390,500 | 0.0% | $258 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2014 07/01/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2014 06/25/14 | Off Market | $390,500 | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2014 06/10/14 | Price Changed | $367,500 | 0.0% | $243 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2014 06/10/14 | For Sale | $367,500 | -5.9% | $243 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2014 05/07/14 | Off Market | $390,500 | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2014 05/02/14 | For Sale | $389,000 | -- | $257 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,613 | $769,000 | $489,800 | $279,200 |
| 2024 | $7,434 | $748,600 | $475,400 | $273,200 |
| 2023 | $7,168 | $687,900 | $432,200 | $255,700 |
| 2022 | $7,177 | $679,000 | $432,200 | $246,800 |
| 2021 | $6,912 | $631,200 | $403,400 | $227,800 |
| 2020 | $6,497 | $588,000 | $360,200 | $227,800 |
| 2019 | $5,866 | $542,600 | $332,800 | $209,800 |
| 2018 | $5,554 | $490,200 | $302,500 | $187,700 |
| 2017 | $5,409 | $458,400 | $288,100 | $170,300 |
| 2016 | $5,314 | $431,000 | $280,900 | $150,100 |
| 2015 | $5,496 | $424,100 | $244,900 | $179,200 |
| 2014 | $5,250 | $395,300 | $216,100 | $179,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Eileen Hamblin
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Paul Coogan
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71674420
APN: MELR-000003G-000000-000004-000005
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