Last Sold Price
2 beds1,987 sqft$193/sqft
166 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Wonderful, Warm and Inviting Bungalow Located in the HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER Town of Melrose, Close to DOWNTOWN Main Street! CONVENIENT WALK to Commuter Rail and T, Offering A Short Ride into the City of Boston for Work or Play! Main Level Offers HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT, 2 Bedrooms, UPDATED KITCHEN with GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, Living Room and Dining Room. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL with Two Additional Bedrooms and a Family Room. Potential for Additional Finished Rooms in WALK UP ATTIC with aThird Zone of Heat already...Wonderful, Warm and Inviting Bungalow Located in the HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER Town of Melrose, Close to DOWNTOWN Main Street! CONVENIENT WALK to Commuter Rail and T, Offering A Short Ride into the City of Boston for Work or Play! Main Level Offers HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT, 2 Bedrooms, UPDATED KITCHEN with GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, Living Room and Dining Room. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL with Two Additional Bedrooms and a Family Room. Potential for Additional Finished Rooms in WALK UP ATTIC with aThird Zone of Heat already in Place. Updates include YOUNGER Heating System (2011) and Roof (2008). New Oil Tank to be installed prior to close. This One Won't Last!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/24/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laurie Cappuccio • Classified Realty Group

Property Details for 166 Derby Road

Status
MLS #
71973702
Days on Market
65
Taxes
$3,889 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1934
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Melrose, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Classified Realty Group, Laurie Cappuccio

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Michele Goodwin

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Building Information for 166 Derby Road

Stories-Year Built1934Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,050 SF

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$2,272 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,948

Property Taxes

$324

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 166 Derby Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1987.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 220.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 10.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 22.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 204.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Both Downstairs Bedrooms do not have closets. Buyer responsible for Security System connection.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0B5 P:0000135,652865
  • Assessments: $300,100
  • Book: 1195
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 166 Derby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572070978

$383,200

+7.6% / yr

May 24, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71973702

$383,200
Mar 22, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71973702

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572070978

$383,200

+7.6% / yr

05/24/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71973702

$383,200
03/22/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71973702

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

Public Records for 166 Derby Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$232,600Total$626,000
Tax Record2025$6,197 ($516 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt221 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,051 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1934Year Renovated1934ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0B5 P:0000135

Schools near 166 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: 166 Derby Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$383,200
2
1,987
4,050
$200,000
3
1,426
4,050
$194,900
4
3,920
$145,000
3
1
1,426
4,051
$280,000
2
1,536
4,050
3
1,488
5,288

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