Last Sold Price
4 beds3,415 sqft$354/sqft
28 Pilgrim Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Quintessential New England Dutch Colonial situated in Melrose's "Pill Hill", a quiet enclave nestled in the middle of Cedar Park. This custom built home, constructed in 1930, has only had 2 owners. Quality craftsmanship is visible throughout the property starting with a one-of-a-kind 'medieval club room' the perfect spot for game nights and/or cocktails beside the stone fireplace. The very considerable formal living and dining rooms are wrapped with wainscot and crown molding. A large working kitchen...Quintessential New England Dutch Colonial situated in Melrose's "Pill Hill", a quiet enclave nestled in the middle of Cedar Park. This custom built home, constructed in 1930, has only had 2 owners. Quality craftsmanship is visible throughout the property starting with a one-of-a-kind 'medieval club room' the perfect spot for game nights and/or cocktails beside the stone fireplace. The very considerable formal living and dining rooms are wrapped with wainscot and crown molding. A large working kitchen with two sinks, cooktop and wall oven awaits your custom renovation with the possibility of a built-in pizza oven. The four + generous bedrooms on the second floor have great closets/storage and the primary bedroom includes a private en-suite. Enjoy the screen porch just off the foyer overlooking the patio and large, lush back yard. Two car garage, access to public transportation and convenience to downtown Melrose with all of its quaint shops and restaurants. This is a "Don't Miss"!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/07/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mark Hutchinson • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Property Details for 28 Pilgrim Road

Status
MLS #
73132162
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$9,716 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch
Style
Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,255,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

105.4%

Melrose, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Mark Hutchinson

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Ramsay and Company

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Building Information for 28 Pilgrim Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,527 SF

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$6,960 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,150

Property Taxes

$810

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 28 Pilgrim Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3415.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Melrose
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partial, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Broadband, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 400.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 25.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 320.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 204.0
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 297.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Cable Hookup,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 27.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0A9 P:0000107,652493
  • Assessments: $932,400
  • Book: 53808
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 28 Pilgrim Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 7, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73132162

$1,210,000
Jul 12, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73132162

Jul 12, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73132162

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/07/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73132162

$1,210,000
07/12/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73132162

07/12/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73132162

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

Public Records for 28 Pilgrim Road

Taxable ValueLand$524,600Additions$612,800Total$1,137,400
Tax Record2025$11,260 ($938 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,415 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,415 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,478 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,527 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0A9 P:0000107

Schools near 28 Pilgrim 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
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt 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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This home: 28 Pilgrim Road, Melrose, MA 02176
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