Last Sold Price
3 beds2,177 sqft$327/sqft
78 Sheffield Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Prestigious Royal Barry Wills designed Colonial style home in the coveted Bellevue Country Club area of Melrose! This residence has an open airy feeling throughout the 3 finished levels of living including 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths & sunlight streaming in from every direction. You are welcomed into a gracious foyer & fireplaced formal living room that flows seamlessly to a private study, well proportioned eat in kitchen & stunning great room. A sumptuous master bedroom awaits you on the 2nd floor~ designed...Prestigious Royal Barry Wills designed Colonial style home in the coveted Bellevue Country Club area of Melrose! This residence has an open airy feeling throughout the 3 finished levels of living including 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths & sunlight streaming in from every direction. You are welcomed into a gracious foyer & fireplaced formal living room that flows seamlessly to a private study, well proportioned eat in kitchen & stunning great room. A sumptuous master bedroom awaits you on the 2nd floor~ designed for a king & queen with vaulted ceiling, his & her's closets, en suite bath~as well as 2 additional bedrooms & full bath. The finished lower level offers exceptional flex space perfect for family room or guest/teen suite. Amenities include gas heating, hardwood floors, storage & 2 fireplaces. The professionally landscaped grounds round out this superb home with a private fenced in rear yard, brick patio, irrigation & storage shed. A special home in a friendly, welcoming neighborhood.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/08/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin • Redfin Corp.
  2. Listed by Deborah Neumann • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 78 Sheffield Road

Status
MLS #
71994775
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$6,590 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1937
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$830,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

[Melrose, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin; Redfin Corp., Deborah Neumann

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Jacquelyn O'Connor

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Building Information for 78 Sheffield Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,443 SF

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$4,168 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,619

Property Taxes

$549

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 78 Sheffield Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2177.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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: Winthrop
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Melrose Veteran
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • 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: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Study, Bonus Room, Great Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Satellite Dish, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 98.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Remodeled,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 99.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Sunken
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 231.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The seller's have never used fireplaces Front roof 2006. Hot water tank 2013. The deposit will be held in escrow by seller's attorney as Redfin does not have the ability to hold deposit in Massachusetts
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:G10 P:0000004,660893
  • Assessments: $534,500
  • Book: 43390
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 78 Sheffield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573096552

$712,000

+2.5% / yr

Jun 8, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71994775

$712,000
May 2, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71994775

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573096552

$712,000

+2.5% / yr

06/08/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71994775

$712,000
05/02/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71994775

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

Public Records for 78 Sheffield Road

Taxable ValueLand$507,500Additions$440,500Total$948,000
Tax Record2025$9,385 ($782 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,777 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,777 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt887 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937ZoningSRBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:G10 P:0000004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Sheffield 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
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop 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 Sheffield Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$712,000
3
2,177
6,443
$950,000
4
2,424
8,019
3
2,129
8,830
$801,000
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