Welcome home to this move-in ready, 3 bed 2 bath Colonial! The kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a breakfast nook leads out to the adorable patio, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. The gracious dining room off the kitchen flows into the living room, where you can relax in front of the wood burning fireplace. Head through a French door to a sun-drenched bonus room perfect for home office, study, or den. Three bedrooms upstairs include a large primary. There's also a fourth room great for office or nursery. The walk-up attic offers expansion potential or extra storage space. Need a place for a family room, guest suite or gym? The lower level, finished in 2014, has a full bath and new carpeting. This home is close to everything including Auburndale Cove Park and conservation area, schools, shops, including Star market, Starbucks, restaurants, the Mass Pike, Rt. 128, the commuter rail, Green Line, and Express bus to Boston.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1928
Living Area: 2,130 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: Deanna Salemme
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior: Home Office, Study, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch, Patio
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached, Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Easement
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Newton North High School, Public District Grades 9-12
F A Day Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
C C Burr, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Commonwealth Ave to Melrose Street
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,225,000
Price Per SqFt: $575/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $235K less than the Median Sold Price and $18/SqFt more than other homes in Newton, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73238820
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: Deanna Salemme
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
C C Burr
171 Pine St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
8
/10
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Pl
Distance between this listing and this school1.96 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Distance between this listing and this school2.14 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
C C Burr
171 Pine St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Williams
141 Grove St
Distance between this listing and this school0.47 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Peirce
170 Temple St
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Pl
Distance between this listing and this school1.96 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
75 Church St
Distance between this listing and this school2.20 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
Field Elementary School
99 School St
Distance between this listing and this school2.48 miles
Public District Grades 4-5
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Distance between this listing and this school2.14 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Weston High School
444 Wellesley St
Distance between this listing and this school2.88 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Waltham Sr High School
617 Lexington St
Distance between this listing and this school3.42 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $98,832. The most common annual income of people living in Newton, MA is between $100k-200k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 215 Melrose St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 215 Melrose St property is $1,225,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 215 Melrose St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02466.
Is this property for sale now?
Accepting Backup Offers: 215 Melrose St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 215 Melrose St are: C C Burr: GreatSchools Rating 7/10F A Day Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Newton North High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 215 Melrose St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 215 Melrose St is 2,130 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 215 Melrose St is 1928.
This home is located at 215 Melrose St in Newton, MA and zip code 02466 in the Auburndale neighborhood. This 2,130 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,225,000.
Newton, MA housing market in May 2024 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 38 sold below. The number of listings in Newton, MA increased by 17.4% between April 2024 and May 2024. Listings spent 28 days on the market in May 2024, and had a median list price of $1,460,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.