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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,639 sqft
42 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$296/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Freshly painted exterior will greet you on this gorgeous Center Entrance Colonial built in 1987. Great layout provides you with all that you need for comfortable convenient everyday living as well as being perfect for entertaining. Cook for 2 to 25 in the well-appointed kitchen with upgraded Granite countertop. Eat your breakfast at the peninsular or move to the adjascent three-season porch. Entertain in the formal dining room and fire placed living room. Relax and watch TV in the basement family...Freshly painted exterior will greet you on this gorgeous Center Entrance Colonial built in 1987. Great layout provides you with all that you need for comfortable convenient everyday living as well as being perfect for entertaining. Cook for 2 to 25 in the well-appointed kitchen with upgraded Granite countertop. Eat your breakfast at the peninsular or move to the adjascent three-season porch. Entertain in the formal dining room and fire placed living room. Relax and watch TV in the basement family room, or walk out to the level back yard and patio from the slider on the lower level. Keep up with your work in the Home office or den. Large master suite has Skylights, custom dressing area, dual closets and Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Two other large bedrooms with generous closets and a large full bath complete the second floor. Enjoy all this in a convenient location which is close to all major roads and public transportation.
Listing closed: 07/17/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72168720

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$925,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

107.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Susan Powers

Sold By Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Rob Viola

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Property Information for 42 Dexter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,581 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • Area: MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,245 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2639.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Melrose Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • 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: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Attic Access,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 324.0
  • Family Room Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 27.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 288.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Balcony - Interior,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 5X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 132.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 657609
  • Assessments: $533,700
  • Block: 16
  • Book: 1087
  • Lot: AA
  • Map: H4
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1008.0
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 42 Dexter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989506

$780,000

+5.0% / yr

Jul 17, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72168720

$780,000
May 31, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72168720

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989506

$780,000

+5.0% / yr

07/17/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72168720

$780,000
05/31/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72168720

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

Public Records for 42 Dexter Road

Taxable ValueLand$465,100Additions$416,400Total$881,500
Tax Record2025$87 ($7 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,639 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,639 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt403 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,037 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningSRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0H4 P:00016AA

Schools near 42 Dexter 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
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover 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: 42 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$780,000
3
2,639
15,245
$280,000
4
2,631
15,007
2
1
1,180
27,512
$76,000
3
2
3,871
15,059
$792,500
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1,999
15,102
$440,000
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1,152
7,668

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