Last Sold Price
3 beds1,515 sqft$571/sqft
78 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Lovely Colonial blends classic charm & modern conveniences. The kitchen w/granite counters, glass backsplash & ss appliances opens to the dining room providing ample space for hosting dinners and gatherings. The spacious front to back living room w/fireplace is an ideal spot for relaxing and the adjacent 3-season porch offers serene views of the private backyard – start or end your day in tranquility. Upstairs you’ll find 3 bedrooms, including a front to back primary & a full updated bath. The first...Lovely Colonial blends classic charm & modern conveniences. The kitchen w/granite counters, glass backsplash & ss appliances opens to the dining room providing ample space for hosting dinners and gatherings. The spacious front to back living room w/fireplace is an ideal spot for relaxing and the adjacent 3-season porch offers serene views of the private backyard – start or end your day in tranquility. Upstairs you’ll find 3 bedrooms, including a front to back primary & a full updated bath. The first floor half bath was recently updated. Nice hardwood & tile floors throughout for unfussy upkeep. The lower level features a family room w/second fireplace, laundry, storage and walk-out access to fully fenced backyard, an in-ground pool and lovely patio area. Enjoy suburban living in this comforable and stylish retreat nestled in a sought-after neighborhood that offers easy access to public transportation, major roadways and all this fabulous city offers. An idyllic place to call home.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michele Goodwin • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by Annette Gregorio • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 78 Boston Rock Road

Status
MLS #
73219688
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$7,888 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1954
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$898,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

112.0%

Melrose, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Michele Goodwin; Leading Edge Real Estate, Annette Gregorio

Sold By Compass, Leeman & Gately

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Building Information for 78 Boston Rock Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,013 SF

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$5,054 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,397

Property Taxes

$657

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 78 Boston Rock 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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1515.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • 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, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, 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: 180.2
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 116.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.6
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 127.199999
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.6
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 224.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: See Seller's Disclosure Statement in InfoPak. Measurements are estimated and vary between listing info & floor plans. Lower level family room unheated.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 653577
  • Assessments: $794,400
  • Book: 1251
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 78 Boston Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73219688

$865,000
Apr 22, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73219688

Apr 22, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73219688

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73219688

$865,000
04/22/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73219688

04/22/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73219688

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

Public Records for 78 Boston Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,000Additions$333,300Total$816,300
Tax Record2025$8,081 ($673 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt441 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C4 P:0000109Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 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

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: 78 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$865,000
3
1,515
7,013
$445,000
3
2,018
7,000
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7,000
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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Michele Goodwin; Leading Edge Real Estate, Annette Gregorio

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