Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,394 sqft$330/sqft
179 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,593 sq ftLot Size
1943Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Bungalow in a super convenient location that is within walking distance of the Commuter Rail, Oak Grove T Station, downtown restaurants, shops and fitness centers as well as the Middlesex Fells Reservation! This pretty home offers an open floor plan that includes a spacious living room with a fireplace, large dining room which opens directly into the kitchen and has nice chair rail mouldings. The kitchen offers lots of cabinet space and fresh new countertops plus a mud room with access to...Charming Bungalow in a super convenient location that is within walking distance of the Commuter Rail, Oak Grove T Station, downtown restaurants, shops and fitness centers as well as the Middlesex Fells Reservation! This pretty home offers an open floor plan that includes a spacious living room with a fireplace, large dining room which opens directly into the kitchen and has nice chair rail mouldings. The kitchen offers lots of cabinet space and fresh new countertops plus a mud room with access to the rear yard where you can enjoy the upcoming warm weather on the patio or relax on the large front porch and watch the world go by! The unfinished, walk-up attic offers great potential for you to create additional living space as does the lower level with a three quarter bath. Original details such as natural wood mouldings and hardwood floors are in near perfect condition. The garage under and new driveway provide ample parking.

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Howitt

    Lisa Howitt

    Listing Agent

    Century 21 Tradition

    P: (617) 957-0521

    M: (617) 957-0521

Listing closed: 08/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72344272

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Melrose, MA

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Location

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Sold By Carpenito Real Estate, Inc., John Carpenito

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Property Information for 179 Derby Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,024 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • MLS Area: Wyoming
  • Area: MA-Melrose-Wyoming, MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,593 SF
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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1394.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Oak Grove
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 16.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Paper Based,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Attic Access,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Appointments must be confirmed by owner. Please submit offers by 12:00 on MONDAY 6/18 and include all online documents in one pdf to LA and kindly allow 24 hours for a response.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 653604
  • Assessments: $355,100
  • Book: 832
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 179 Derby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72344272

$460,000
Jun 19, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72344272

Jun 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72344272

$399,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72344272

$460,000
06/19/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72344272

06/12/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72344272

$399,900

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

Public Records for 179 Derby Road

Taxable ValueLand$400,200Additions$167,700Total$567,900
Tax Record2025$5,622 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,394 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,394 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,593 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C5 P:0000008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 179 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: 179 Derby Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$460,000
2
1,394
5,593
$660,000
3
1,876
5,859
$350,500
3
1.5
2,898
5,746
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1,297
4,051
$361,000
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