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243 1st St

Melrose, MA 02176

$1,340,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3
1,852 Sq. Ft.
$724 / Sq. Ft.
1,852
Sq. Ft.
$724
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into luxury living with this spectacular East Side 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial. Completely renovated inside & out, this property exudes elegance at every turn, showcasing designer finishes & hardwood floors throughout. Step onto the inviting wrap-around enclosed porch, perfect for morning coffees or evening relaxation. The sunlight-filled main level boasts a fantastic open floor plan, ideal for entertaining, w/ a chef's kitchen featuring a large breakfast bar, quartz counters & Café appliances....Step into luxury living with this spectacular East Side 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial. Completely renovated inside & out, this property exudes elegance at every turn, showcasing designer finishes & hardwood floors throughout. Step onto the inviting wrap-around enclosed porch, perfect for morning coffees or evening relaxation. The sunlight-filled main level boasts a fantastic open floor plan, ideal for entertaining, w/ a chef's kitchen featuring a large breakfast bar, quartz counters & Café appliances. A custom mudroom & powder room add practicality & style to the space. Upstairs, discover the spacious owner's suite complete w/skylight bath, vaulted ceilings & double closets. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath & convenient laundry area complete the second floor. New heat & central A/C ensure year-round comfort, while upgrades including the roof, siding, windows, plumbing, & electrical offer peace of mind for years to come. Just minutes to schools, parks & transportation. OH's Thur/Sat/Sun

Property Details for 243 1st Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 06/07/2024 01:50 PM

Property Details for 243 1st Street

StatusSold
MLS #73231831
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,646 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1855
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lyv Realty, Karen Regan

Sold By Compass, The Denman Group

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Building Information for 243 1st Street

Stories-Year Built1855Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,499 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,575 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,021

Property Taxes

$554

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 243 1st Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1852.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: East Side/ Winthrop School/ Mount Hood/ Melrose Common
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 65.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 108.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 196.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 130.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Sellers have never lived in property. Taxes before renovations. Measurements are for marketing purposes and should be verified by buyer.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0F8 P:0000024,656816
  • Assessments: $669,300
  • Book: 82140
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 243 1st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 7, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73231831

$1,340,000
May 8, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73231831

May 8, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73231831

May 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73231831

$1,250,000
Oct 26, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73157960

$625,000
Sep 27, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73157960

Sep 27, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73157960

Sep 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73157960

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/07/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73231831

$1,340,000
05/08/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73231831

05/08/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73231831

05/01/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73231831

$1,250,000
10/26/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73157960

$625,000
09/27/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73157960

09/27/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73157960

09/19/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73157960

$625,000

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

Public Records for 243 1st Street

Taxable ValueLand$462,800Additions$743,100Total$1,205,900
Tax Record2025$11,938 ($995 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,776 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,776 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt888 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,499 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1855ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0F8 P:0000024

Schools near 243 1st 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
Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop 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 Lyv Realty, Karen Regan

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