1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

Boston, MA 02116

$535,000
Price
1
Bed
425 Sq. Ft.
$1,259 / Sq. Ft.
425
Sq. Ft.
$1,259
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1 bedroom! Situated in a well-kept historical brownstone, this sunny penthouse is beaming with natural light. Recently renovated kitchen equipped with full size stainless appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and breakfast bar. Fantastic open layout with vaulted, loft-like ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom features enclosed glass shower, soaking tub and in-unit laundry. All within a small, low maintenance 5-unit association with minimal HOA fees. Located on a...Charming 1 bedroom! Situated in a well-kept historical brownstone, this sunny penthouse is beaming with natural light. Recently renovated kitchen equipped with full size stainless appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and breakfast bar. Fantastic open layout with vaulted, loft-like ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom features enclosed glass shower, soaking tub and in-unit laundry. All within a small, low maintenance 5-unit association with minimal HOA fees. Located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Bay Village. A short stroll to the Boston Common, shopping on Newbury, universities, public transport and restaurants in South End. It doesn't get any more central than this! Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
  1. Listed by Calla Gillies • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Bay Village
Area
MA-Boston-Bay Village, MA-Boston
Style
Rowhouse, Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper, Top/Penthouse
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2025 01:44 PM

Property Details for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

StatusActive
MLS #73330199
Days on Market25
Taxes$5,217 / year
HOA Fees$267 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Building Information for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

Building/Complex1 Melrose Street CondominiumFloor4Stories1Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1890

Property Information for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 425.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 1987
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Floor Plans, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Building updates include repairs to slate roof,front gutters,high efficiency boiler (2022) and siding. Taxes do not reflect residential exemption. Pet friendly association. Tenanted until February 28th,2025. Current rent $2,700.00/ mo. Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:00231 S:010,4758809
  • Assessments: $478,600
  • Book: 52239
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: 1 Melrose Street Condominium
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Owner Occupied Source: Trustee
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0

Property History for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$478,600Total-
Tax Record2024$5,217 ($435 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt425 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt425 SqFtStories1Lot Size425 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated1987ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:00231 S:010

Schools near 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

William Mckinley
Public2 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

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1 Melrose Street, Unit 5 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2025 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $535,000. It has been on the market for a total of 25 days and was last sold on October 15, 2013. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and William Mckinley. 1 Melrose Street, Unit 5 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 425 sqft condo built in 1890.

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