Last Sold Price
3 beds1,656 sqft$423/sqft
142 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Amazing opportunity to get into the desirable city of Melrose! Use your renovation & decorating skills to customize this home & make it your own. This colonial offers six generous size rms filled with lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen has great space to work with, a newer oversized 5 burner stainless steel gas stove & is open to an entertaining size dining rm with sliding glass doors expanding your space to an outdoor deck & level yard. An inviting fireplace living room with crown molding...Amazing opportunity to get into the desirable city of Melrose! Use your renovation & decorating skills to customize this home & make it your own. This colonial offers six generous size rms filled with lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen has great space to work with, a newer oversized 5 burner stainless steel gas stove & is open to an entertaining size dining rm with sliding glass doors expanding your space to an outdoor deck & level yard. An inviting fireplace living room with crown molding allows for relaxation or social gatherings. The second flr has 3 roomy bedrooms, an updated full bath, lots of closet space & a pull down attic with an enormous amount of storage. Hardwood floors throughout, a finished area in the basement great for a home office or playroom & a one car garage converted to an oversized storage shed. Commuters dream with nearby Wyoming Rail stop, the Orange line & Main Street buses. Easy access to highways, close to Pine Banks Park & vibrant downtown Melrose!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/07/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patricia Fitzgerald • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Property Details for 142 Derby Road

Status
MLS #
73198141
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$6,092 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1940
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$755,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

Melrose, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Patricia Fitzgerald

Sold By Full Circle Realty LLC, Christopher Mehr

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Building Information for 142 Derby Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,051 SF

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$4,066 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$508

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 142 Derby Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1656.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 198.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Open Floorplan,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Please refer to additional information sheet attached in MLS.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 652729
  • Assessments: $613,500
  • Book: 1517
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 142 Derby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73198141

$700,000
Feb 15, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73198141

Feb 7, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73198141

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73198141

$700,000
02/15/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73198141

02/07/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73198141

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 142 Derby Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$245,500Total$638,900
Tax Record2025$6,325 ($527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt528 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,051 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0B4 P:0000112Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 142 Derby Road

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 142 Derby Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$700,000
3
1,656
4,051
3
1
1,443
4,051
$705,000
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4,051
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Listing Courtesy of Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Patricia Fitzgerald

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