Last Sold Price
3 beds1,624 sqft$479/sqft
68 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Bright and welcoming three bedroom home conveniently located in the heart of Melrose. The comfortable, light-filled living room invites you in with its custom cabinetry, ample space, and cozy window seat perfect for lounging. Fluted, beautiful fireplace is ideal for chilly days. The updated kitchen features white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, and recessed lighting. The dining room, with a built-in hutch, is great for entertaining, made easy by the seamless layout of...Bright and welcoming three bedroom home conveniently located in the heart of Melrose. The comfortable, light-filled living room invites you in with its custom cabinetry, ample space, and cozy window seat perfect for lounging. Fluted, beautiful fireplace is ideal for chilly days. The updated kitchen features white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, and recessed lighting. The dining room, with a built-in hutch, is great for entertaining, made easy by the seamless layout of the first floor. From the family room/office space, walk out onto your screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee or watching the kids. The backyard is fenced and level with nice landscaping. The detached garage and long driveway lead onto the one-way street, located nearby to schools, transportation, and Whole Foods. The second floor bonus room, currently being used as a walk-in closet, leads into the walk-up attic, a great expansion opportunity. Welcome home!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/19/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Andrea Bates • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Property Details for 68 Linden Road

Status
MLS #
72615877
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$7,151 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
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

$815,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Melrose, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$900,000 | 60 Linden Road, Melrose, MA 02176
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Bedrooms
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Andrea Bates

Sold By Redfin Corp., Samnang Tith Hutton

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Building Information for 68 Linden Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,557 SF

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$4,548 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,952

Property Taxes

$596

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 68 Linden 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, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1624.0
  • Color: Blue
  • 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
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch - Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • 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: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 108.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 330.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:D10 P:0000105,659327
  • Assessments: $661,500
  • Block: 000
  • Book: 67116
  • Lot: 0105
  • Map: D10
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 68 Linden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72615877

$777,500
Feb 12, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72615877

Feb 5, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72615877

$684,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72615877

$777,500
02/12/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72615877

02/05/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72615877

$684,500

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

Public Records for 68 Linden Road

Taxable ValueLand$480,700Additions$416,900Total$897,600
Tax Record2025$89 ($7 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt696 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,556 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:D10 P:0000105

Schools near 68 Linden 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

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: 68 Linden Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$777,500
3
1,624
6,557
4
1,924
8,063
3
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6,556
$782,000
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