Last Sold Price
3 beds2,519 sqft$419/sqft
5 Stowecroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

This picturesque dormered Cape has been thoughtfully renovated to offer three levels of living space with no expense spared! Gourmet, HGTV-quality kitchen boasts beautiful Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tons of storage, and breakfast bar. Sunny living room features fireplace & bay windows w/plantation shutters. Main level is complete with full bath, spacious mudroom w/laundry, and large bedroom/office perfect for WFH. Attached 1.5-car garage. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms and shared...This picturesque dormered Cape has been thoughtfully renovated to offer three levels of living space with no expense spared! Gourmet, HGTV-quality kitchen boasts beautiful Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tons of storage, and breakfast bar. Sunny living room features fireplace & bay windows w/plantation shutters. Main level is complete with full bath, spacious mudroom w/laundry, and large bedroom/office perfect for WFH. Attached 1.5-car garage. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms and shared full bath w/ double vanity. Hardwood floors throughout! Finished basement (2020) offers gym and wide-open versatile space w/ brick fireplace for an extra living room, office area, playroom -- the possibilities are endless! Fenced backyard with deck overlooking the paver patio and children’s playset (2019). Ductless mini-split A/C (2019), high-efficiency boiler, and ample storage throughout the home. There truly is nothing left to do but move in!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/29/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Francesca Driscoll • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 5 Stowecroft Road

Status
MLS #
72979413
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$7,391 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1955
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$952,500

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

110.9%

Melrose, MA

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$1,100,000 | 29 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 02176
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Francesca Driscoll

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Chuck Silverston Team

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Building Information for 5 Stowecroft Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,163 SF

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$5,978 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,362

Property Taxes

$616

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Stowecroft Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2519.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: Melrose H.S.
  • Middle School: Melrose H.S.
  • Neighborhood: Horace Mann
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range - ENERGY STAR, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Closet, Media Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: 352.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 187.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X17
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 276.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Buyer and buyer’s agent must verify all information and perform their own due diligence. Easement under shed (see seller info sheet). Sale includes play equipment in yard. Garage is 1.5 car. Sellers need leaseback (contact agent for details).
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lease Back
  • Tax ID: M:E11 P:0000075,660172
  • Assessments: $699,200
  • Book: 1347
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Stowecroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72979413

$1,055,000
May 17, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72979413

May 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72979413

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72979413

$1,055,000
05/17/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72979413

05/11/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72979413

$899,000

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

Public Records for 5 Stowecroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$464,700Additions$413,500Total$878,200
Tax Record2025$8,694 ($724 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,519 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt161 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,163 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:E11 P:0000075Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Stowecroft 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

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover 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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This home: 5 Stowecroft Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$1,055,000
3
2,519
8,163
$1
2
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7,148
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