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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,974 sqft
198 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$322/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Garrison boasting excellent scale and space awaits, nestled in this convenient Wyoming-Boston Rock neighborhood, close to downtown, train and the T. Spacious living room hosts a wood burning fireplace and bow window allowing beautiful natural light to simply wash through the room. Enjoy easy entertaining in the open-concept kitchen and dining room that adjoins the screen porch, an oasis overlooking the landscaped rear yard, a fabulous spot to gather or relax. The kitchen, thoroughly renovated by...Garrison boasting excellent scale and space awaits, nestled in this convenient Wyoming-Boston Rock neighborhood, close to downtown, train and the T. Spacious living room hosts a wood burning fireplace and bow window allowing beautiful natural light to simply wash through the room. Enjoy easy entertaining in the open-concept kitchen and dining room that adjoins the screen porch, an oasis overlooking the landscaped rear yard, a fabulous spot to gather or relax. The kitchen, thoroughly renovated by a renowned local contractor, features granite countertops, maple spice cabinetry, storage galore and a dining peninsula. The second level holds three generous bedrooms, all with terrific closet space and boasting hardwood floors. Ample space for recreation or gardening in the private, flat rear yard. One car garage with loft storage and tool shed. Sited in a much-adored and convenient neighborhood, not far from conservation, makes shopping, dining and attendance at local activities a breeze!
  • Listed by: The Alison Socha Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  • Listed by: Alison Socha • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/26/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72328114

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Property Information for 198 Boston Rock Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,752 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • MLS Area: Wyoming
  • Area: MA-Melrose-Wyoming, MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Style: Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,603 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1974.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Boston Rock
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Other
  • Interior Features: Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, 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: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 120.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: As with all our properties,please see listing sheet and sellers' description of property. Measurements are estimated and vary between listing info & floor plans.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0C5 P:0000077,653667
  • Assessments: $507,700
  • Book: 1008
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 783.0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 198 Boston Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72328114

$635,500—
May 22, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72328114

—
May 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72328114

$579,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72328114

$635,500
05/22/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72328114

—
05/16/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72328114

$579,900

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

Public Records for 198 Boston Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$480,900Additions$286,000Total$766,900
Tax Record2025$7,592 ($633 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt486 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,604 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C5 P:0000077Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 198 Boston Rock 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: 198 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$635,500
3
1,974
6,603
$447,500
4
2
1,655
6,429
$358,000
3
999
6,534
$1,299,900
6
5,086
25,000
–
3
1,914
5,998
–
3
3
2,331
13,325

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