59 Oakland Street

Melrose, MA 02176

$665,734
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,024 Sq. Ft.
$329 / Sq. Ft.
2,024
Sq. Ft.
$329
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss this prestigious Royal Barry Wills classic New England cape style home, originally built for himself and featured in Better Homes and Gardens! You will love this delightful and updated four bedroom home, with gracious styling and modern conveniences. The first floor boasts a renovated eat in kitchen, with stainless appliances, granite, mudroom and half bath, a formal dining room and lovely living room with fireplace and built in bookcases, plus a large family room, appointed with wide...Don't miss this prestigious Royal Barry Wills classic New England cape style home, originally built for himself and featured in Better Homes and Gardens! You will love this delightful and updated four bedroom home, with gracious styling and modern conveniences. The first floor boasts a renovated eat in kitchen, with stainless appliances, granite, mudroom and half bath, a formal dining room and lovely living room with fireplace and built in bookcases, plus a large family room, appointed with wide pine floors, beamed ceiling, leaded glass windows and over sized RBW fireplace with wood burning stove. The second floor includes a lovely master bedroom suite, three additional bedrooms and a full bath. Heat and hot water updated in 2015, plus central air. There is a terrific screen porch, overlooking the perennial gardens and large yard, which are sure to delight. Close to Melrose center, .2m to commuter rail, the Fells conservation land and trails, schools and all that Melrose has to offer!
  1. Listed by Stephen McKenna • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Anne Marie Kelly • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 59 Oakland Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Marie Kelly

Sold By The Charles Realty, Sarah Glovsky

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:21 AM

Property Details for 59 Oakland Street

StatusSold
MLS #71966670
Days on Market14
Taxes$6,795 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Marie Kelly

Sold By The Charles Realty, Sarah Glovsky

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Building Information for 59 Oakland Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,480 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,199 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,633

Property Taxes

$566

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 59 Oakland Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2024.0
  • Color: taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Cedar Park
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 270.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 220.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 242.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sellers have never used the basement fireplace. Play structure and zip line to stay as gift to new owners.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 652439
  • Assessments: $551,100
  • Book: 54996
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.25

Property History for 59 Oakland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 59 Oakland Street

Taxable ValueLand$453,300Additions$476,800Total$930,100
Tax Record2024$9,236 ($770 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,973 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,973 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,059 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0A9 P:0000050Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 59 Oakland Street

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
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt 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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Marie Kelly

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