Last Sold Price
3 beds1,679 sqft$357/sqft
38 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Nestled on a picturesque tree lined street of the Horace Mann neighborhood is this jewel at 38 Lovell Road. Classic Colonial boasting original architectural details including living room and dining room built-ins, hardwood floors and substantial moldings. Inviting fireplaced living room, a lovely space to curl up with a book during those winter months, with adjoining study featuring vaulted ceilings, dining room and renovated kitchen with granite make this first floor space perfect for your next...Nestled on a picturesque tree lined street of the Horace Mann neighborhood is this jewel at 38 Lovell Road. Classic Colonial boasting original architectural details including living room and dining room built-ins, hardwood floors and substantial moldings. Inviting fireplaced living room, a lovely space to curl up with a book during those winter months, with adjoining study featuring vaulted ceilings, dining room and renovated kitchen with granite make this first floor space perfect for your next gathering. Second level offers three well-sized bedrooms, full bath, linen closet and walk up attic with substantial storage space. The flat rear yard has oodles of space for recreation or gardening and the back deck is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or summer evenings under the stars. Garage, newer heating system and hot water. Within walking distance to Whole Foods Plaza, commuter rail or bus, parks and more, this well priced home is a must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/01/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Alison Socha Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by Kim Izzi • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 38 Lovell Road

Status
MLS #
72067516
Days on Market
33
Taxes
$5,836 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$714,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

103.5%

Melrose, MA

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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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2

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Bedrooms
1,521
Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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5

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$755,000 | 76 Wheeler Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
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Bedrooms
1,581
Square Feet
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Acres
$650,000 | 639 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
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7

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3
Bedrooms
1,553
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/41
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Sold 01/22/26

3
Bedrooms
1,727
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/10
9

$650,000

Sold 02/02/26

3
Bedrooms
1,836
Square Feet
0.35
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Kim Izzi

Sold By The Charles Realty, Sarah Glovsky

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Building Information for 38 Lovell Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,085 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,536 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,050

Property Taxes

$486

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Lovell Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1679.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Horace Mann
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Other
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, 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: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 96.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 169.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 187.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • 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 of our listings,please see seller's statement and listing sheet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 659824
  • Assessments: $473,300
  • Book: 20474
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 38 Lovell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584541677

$600,000

+4.2% / yr

Dec 1, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72067516

$600,000
Sep 20, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72067516

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584541677

$600,000

+4.2% / yr

12/01/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72067516

$600,000
09/20/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72067516

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

Public Records for 38 Lovell Road

Taxable ValueLand$478,200Additions$302,500Total$780,700
Tax Record2025$7,729 ($644 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,679 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,679 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt650 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:D13 P:0000125Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Lovell 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
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann 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: 38 Lovell Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$600,000
3
1,679
6,085
$685,000
3
1,635
5,967
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1,485
5,972
$855,000
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1,836
5,974
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1,788
6,629

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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Kim Izzi

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