12 Melrose Avenue

Lexington, MA 02420

$550,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
945 Sq. Ft.
$582 / Sq. Ft.
945
Sq. Ft.
$582
per Sq. Ft.

Description

You've found it - a house in Lexington priced under $500,000! This condo alternative with no condo fees, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, adorable Cape style home in East Lexington with it's portable isle in the middle of the kitchen, a built in China cabinet, a dining room, living room & side porch all on the first floor. Upstairs are two cozy bedrooms with a full bath, kitty corner of the spare bedroom. This home's location offers Uber convenience to Alewife and public bus transportation & 8 minute walkability score...You've found it - a house in Lexington priced under $500,000! This condo alternative with no condo fees, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, adorable Cape style home in East Lexington with it's portable isle in the middle of the kitchen, a built in China cabinet, a dining room, living room & side porch all on the first floor. Upstairs are two cozy bedrooms with a full bath, kitty corner of the spare bedroom. This home's location offers Uber convenience to Alewife and public bus transportation & 8 minute walkability score to the Minuteman Bikeway Path. An HGTV lover's dream; this home awaits your creative and personal vision! Spend your weekends enjoying Lexington...the vibrant town center, bike path, historical sites and much more. If you've been looking to break into the Lexington housing market or 'right-size' within it, this is your opportunity! Ideal for 1-2 people looking to downsize or on the go!
  1. Listed by Richard McDonough • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Property Details for 12 Melrose Avenue

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Richard McDonough

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Richard McDonough

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:55 AM

Property Details for 12 Melrose Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72177122
Days on Market8
Taxes$6,115 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1937
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Richard McDonough

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Richard McDonough

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Building Information for 12 Melrose Avenue

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,511 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,002

Property Taxes

$510

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Melrose Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 945.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Harrington
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clark
  • Neighborhood: East Lexington
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 63.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 88.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 126.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry,Countertops - Paper Based,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 25X18
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 121.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Seller's disclosure attached on paper clip clipboard at top of listing sheet.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lender Approval Required
  • Tax ID: 2158,549128
  • Assessments: $422,000
  • Block: 131A
  • Book: 22951
  • Lot: 2158
  • Map: 20
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Foundation Area: 540.0
  • Frontage: 118.00
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 12 Melrose Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 12 Melrose Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$442,000Additions$141,000Total$583,000
Tax Record2023$7,579 ($632 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt945 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt945 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt540 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0020 L:00131A

Schools near 12 Melrose Avenue

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harrington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Lexington Christian Academy
Private6 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Richard McDonough

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