Last Sold Price
4 beds1,998 sqft$233/sqft
30 Apthorp Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Charms abounds in this older Mel Highlands Colonial w/coveted privacy! Built by Captain Apthorp around 1850 for his bride-to-be, this unique home boasts hand carved wdwork in formal FP DR w/built-in china cabinet & 1st floor lr/mbrm. The long formal windows add wonderful light esp upstairs in 2 front bdrms w/ floor-to-ceiling Gothic windows, a step down third bdrm. Large FR addition w/wood stove, outdoor patio, sky lit kit, lg laundry rm, quiet den, lovely gardens, gazebo, walk to train/bus.Charms abounds in this older Mel Highlands Colonial w/coveted privacy! Built by Captain Apthorp around 1850 for his bride-to-be, this unique home boasts hand carved wdwork in formal FP DR w/built-in china cabinet & 1st floor lr/mbrm. The long formal windows add wonderful light esp upstairs in 2 front bdrms w/ floor-to-ceiling Gothic windows, a step down third bdrm. Large FR addition w/wood stove, outdoor patio, sky lit kit, lg laundry rm, quiet den, lovely gardens, gazebo, walk to train/bus.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/02/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elaine Glover • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Property Details for 30 Apthorp Road

Status
MLS #
71133685
Days on Market
58
Taxes
$4,628 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1850
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
7

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,020,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

113.6%

Melrose, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Sexton & Donohue, Elaine Glover

Sold By Flow Realty, Inc., Daniel Dineen

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Building Information for 30 Apthorp Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,660 SF

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$2,749 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,364

Property Taxes

$386

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 30 Apthorp Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1998.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Storage Shed, Gazebo
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Above Ground, Gazebo, Storage Shed, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • 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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 288.0
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X11
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: House being sold "AS IS". Contact LR regarding right of way on property.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 658600
  • Assessments: $383,400
  • Book: 12493
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 9.99999999E8
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 30 Apthorp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300745950

$465,000
Dec 2, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71133685

$465,000
Oct 14, 2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71133685

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300745950

$465,000
12/02/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71133685

$465,000
10/14/2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71133685

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

Public Records for 30 Apthorp Road

Taxable ValueLand$485,800Additions$387,400Total$873,200
Tax Record2025$8,645 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,998 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,998 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt891 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,659 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:B13 P:0000057Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 30 Apthorp 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
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 30 Apthorp Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$465,000
4
1,998
17,660
$1,215,588
5
3,015
20,408
$526,000
4
1,580
11,021
$687,000
5
2,658
28,485
$828,000
4
1,739
7,540
3
2
1,936
7,153

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Sexton & Donohue, Elaine Glover

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