Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,527 sqft
68 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$255/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, do a little work, and buy into a fantastic Melrose neighborhood! This custom ranch is representative of the 1950’s in every way & is in nearly original condition. It boasts HW flrs, a screened porch, a living rm w/central fp opening to dining area, 3brs & one and a half CT baths. LL offers great poten'l for expansion & has a FP and grt wndws. One car gar under. Tranquil, exclusive neigh w/famed views of Boston and walk to downtown & commuter rail.Great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, do a little work, and buy into a fantastic Melrose neighborhood! This custom ranch is representative of the 1950’s in every way & is in nearly original condition. It boasts HW flrs, a screened porch, a living rm w/central fp opening to dining area, 3brs & one and a half CT baths. LL offers great poten'l for expansion & has a FP and grt wndws. One car gar under. Tranquil, exclusive neigh w/famed views of Boston and walk to downtown & commuter rail.
  • Listed by: The Alison Socha Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/07/2005 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70228475

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$876,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

109.7%

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Property Information for 68 Boston Rock Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,329 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • Area: MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1527.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Veterans' Mem'l
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Other
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 275.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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 w/all our listings,see listing sheet & sellers' descrip.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0C4 P:0000107,653575
  • Assessments: $341,800
  • Book: 1075
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1008.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 68 Boston Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168324287

$390,000—
Sep 7, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70228475

$390,000—
Jul 21, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70228475

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168324287

$390,000
09/07/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70228475

$390,000
07/21/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70228475

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

Public Records for 68 Boston Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$458,900Additions$200,500Total$659,400
Tax Record2025$6,528 ($544 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,438 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt746 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C4 P:0000107Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 68 Boston Rock 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
Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 68 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$390,000
3
1,527
7,000
$445,000
3
2,018
7,000
$188,000
3
1,565
7,871
$675,000
3
1,729
7,000
$550,000
3
1,506
6,264
$865,000
3
1,515
7,013

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