25 Staples St

1,965 Sq. Ft.
$503 / Sq. Ft.
1,965
Sq. Ft.
$503
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This charming Queen Ann Victorian home on a corner lot has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved. Landscaping and mature perennials frame a fantastic and inviting front porch. Through the main foyer, period details stand out with 9 foot ceilings, highlighted by abundant natural light. The living room and dining room form a perfect duet for entertaining! The front parlor, with a wood burning fireplace, flows comfortably to the front of the kitchen. The updated kitchen features stainless...This charming Queen Ann Victorian home on a corner lot has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved. Landscaping and mature perennials frame a fantastic and inviting front porch. Through the main foyer, period details stand out with 9 foot ceilings, highlighted by abundant natural light. The living room and dining room form a perfect duet for entertaining! The front parlor, with a wood burning fireplace, flows comfortably to the front of the kitchen. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and fine finishes with a useful nook at the rear. Out the back door, step onto an updated and expanded tree-canopied patio situated on an even larger, private and fenced-in yard. The 2nd floor features a second full bathroom with 4 large closeted bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a private balcony, perfect for a cup of coffee. Bonus storage shed in backyard. Close to Orange line, commuter rail, 2 blocks from the Melrose Commons; this is the home for you!

Listing Agents

  1. Jason Adams

    Jason Adams

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jason.adams@compass.com

    P: (978)-987-7590

Property Details for 25 Staples Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 07/07/2023 01:57 PM

Property Details for 25 Staples Street

StatusSold
MLS #73002657
Days on Market19
Taxes$7,477 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Kip LeBaron

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Building Information for 25 Staples Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,828 SF

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$5,443 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,820

Property Taxes

$623

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 25 Staples 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, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1965.0
  • Color: orchid
  • 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
  • Neighborhood: Eastside/Common
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • 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: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Walk-up attic and full basement are unfinished and not included in total living square footage.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0F6 P:0000058,656556
  • Assessments: $707,400
  • Book: 73078
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 25 Staples Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73002657

$989,000—
Jun 28, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73002657

—
Jun 28, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73002657

—
Jun 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73002657

$989,000—
Aug 8, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72516226

$800,000—
Jun 18, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72516226

—
Jun 18, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72516226

—
Jun 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72516226

$749,900—
Jun 27, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222588897

$467,500

+8.6% / yr

Jun 27, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70574588

$467,500—
May 14, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70574588

—
May 14, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70574588

—
May 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70574588

$475,000—
Jun 28, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87986359

$242,000—
Jun 28, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30298852

$242,000—
May 24, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30298852

—
Mar 6, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30298852

$254,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73002657

$989,000
06/28/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73002657

—
06/28/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73002657

—
06/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73002657

$989,000
08/08/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72516226

$800,000
06/18/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72516226

—
06/18/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72516226

—
06/10/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72516226

$749,900
06/27/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222588897

$467,500

+8.6% / yr

06/27/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70574588

$467,500
05/14/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70574588

—
05/14/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70574588

—
05/08/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70574588

$475,000
06/28/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87986359

$242,000
06/28/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30298852

$242,000
05/24/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30298852

—
03/06/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30298852

$254,900

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

Public Records for 25 Staples Street

Taxable ValueLand$487,300Additions$493,900Total$981,200
Tax Record2025$9,714 ($810 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,965 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,965 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt923 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,828 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0F6 P:0000058Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 25 Staples 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
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover 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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