Last Sold Price
4 beds2,286 sqft$560/sqft
87 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Time has come for this hill-top colonial home to welcome new owners. Views of the entire Boston skyline are welcomed by a professionally manicured estate with over 1.68 acres. This pleasant residence offers a sprawling design of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two fireplaces and an attached two car garage. Relax within the farmers porch, refreshing landscape and multiple rear outdoor spaces facing westerly views. The expansive living room is perfect for an entertainers lifestyle with high ceilings...Time has come for this hill-top colonial home to welcome new owners. Views of the entire Boston skyline are welcomed by a professionally manicured estate with over 1.68 acres. This pleasant residence offers a sprawling design of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two fireplaces and an attached two car garage. Relax within the farmers porch, refreshing landscape and multiple rear outdoor spaces facing westerly views. The expansive living room is perfect for an entertainers lifestyle with high ceilings and enormous windows showcasing the panorama. An open kitchen flows freely into the family room and historic dining room all benefitting from views of the city skyline. Walk to downtown Melrose, Oak Grove, Pine Banks, settle just 7 miles to Boston, truly a visionaries dream!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Eric Holmes • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 87 Boston Rock Road

Status
MLS #
72903075
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$8,965 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1961
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Eric Holmes

Sold By Engel & Volkers South Boston, Sarah Rodewald

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Building Information for 87 Boston Rock Road

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size1.68 AC / 73,351 SF

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$7,253 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,506

Property Taxes

$747

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 87 Boston Rock Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2286.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home being sold As-Is Buyers may excercise due dilignece.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 653566
  • Assessments: $818,700
  • Book: 671
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 87 Boston Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72903075

$1,280,000
Oct 6, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72903075

Oct 6, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72903075

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72903075

$1,280,000
10/06/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72903075

10/06/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72903075

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

Public Records for 87 Boston Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$607,000Additions$519,400Total$1,126,400
Tax Record2025$112 ($9 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,286 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories2Lot Size73,351 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C4 P:0000097

Schools near 87 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: 87 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$1,280,000
4
2,286
73,351
$545,000
3
2
2,950
$615,000
3
2,158
42,424
$620,000
3
2,500
23,808
$665,900
5
3,388
44,602
3
1,680
7,000

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Eric Holmes

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