Last Sold Price
2 beds860 sqft$430/sqft
88 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Open House Sat Jul 25 & Sun Jul 26 from 11:30 to 1 - Just moments from the Orange Line @ Oak Grove & Pine Banks Park, this adorable 2 bedroom Cape has it all: Price, Updates & Boston Commuter Friendly Location. Significant Updates include Kitchen Reno 2006: Maple Cabinets, Silestone counters, stainless appliances too. New Roof 2006: GAF Timberline Shingles with two velux skylights in attic – roof striped, chimney repointed, new chimney cap plus ice/water shield. Exterior Updates 2013: CertainTeed...Open House Sat Jul 25 & Sun Jul 26 from 11:30 to 1 - Just moments from the Orange Line @ Oak Grove & Pine Banks Park, this adorable 2 bedroom Cape has it all: Price, Updates & Boston Commuter Friendly Location. Significant Updates include Kitchen Reno 2006: Maple Cabinets, Silestone counters, stainless appliances too. New Roof 2006: GAF Timberline Shingles with two velux skylights in attic – roof striped, chimney repointed, new chimney cap plus ice/water shield. Exterior Updates 2013: CertainTeed vinyl siding with seamless gutters. Misc Updates: Converted to gas 2001 w/Burnham furnace & stainless steel liner. New cement driveway, Craftsman garage door, front storm door, hardwoods sanded, electric meter & conduit with new wiring to panel. Incredible Expansion Opportunities in the walk-up attic. Sweet location – Incredible Price – Perfect starter home – Close to Downtown Melrose. See it at the open house or book a private showing. Offers due Monday Jul 27 at Noon.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ed Cashwell • RE/MAX Platinum

Property Details for 88 Derby Road

Status
MLS #
71877900
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,609 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1952
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$412,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

Melrose, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 88 Derby Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,050 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,181 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,881

Property Taxes

$301

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 88 Derby Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conventional
  • Living Area: 860.0
  • Color: Light Grey
  • 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: Ask School Dept
  • High School: Melrose Hs
  • Middle School: Veteran Mem
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 128.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 187.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
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: Please See Seller's Description of Property - Seller Requests a 30 to 45 Rent Back Option Post Closing
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0B4 P:0000098,652715
  • Assessments: $278,500
  • Block: 84
  • Book: 1243
  • Lot: 98
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 800.0
  • Frontage: 45.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 88 Derby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555847702

$370,000

+2.7% / yr

Aug 31, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71877900

$370,000
Jul 28, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71877900

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555847702

$370,000

+2.7% / yr

08/31/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71877900

$370,000
07/28/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71877900

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

Public Records for 88 Derby Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$179,800Total$573,200
Tax Record2025$5,675 ($473 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt860 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt860 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,051 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0B4 P:0000098

Schools near 88 Derby 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: 88 Derby Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$370,000
2
860
4,050
$730,000
3
1,313
4,051
$650,000
3
1,526
8,102
$292,050
3
1
1,408
4,051
$484,500
2
1,392
4,718
$760,000
3
1,430
4,051

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