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12 Melrose St # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Bay Village
$407,000
Est. $2,851/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
415
Sq Ft
$981
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1837
Year Built
Condominium
Type
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 28, 2015 • MLS# 71845905 Copied!

About this home

Sweet one bedroom in picturesque Bay Village, a quiet neighborhood just steps to Back Bay and the Boston Common. Front-facing living room with wood burning fireplace. Rear bedroom with two closets. Nice sunny kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Private deck!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FRIVIERA LLC
Mailing Address 12 MELROSE ST #5, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $449,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,623
CPA Surcharge 1% ($36)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,659

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 10, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1837
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
415 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $379,000
Final Sale Price: $407,000
Difference: +$28,000 (+7.4%)
Performance Metrics
107.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $913
Sale $/sq ft: $981
This property sold for $981 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$981/sq ft
Area Average
$446/sq ft
Difference
+120.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1837
Living Area 415 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,838
Assessed Value $316,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1837
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Bay Village

12 Melrose St # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.6 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.1 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.2 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.2 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.9 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

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Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73499221
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Currently Listed
Apr 9, 2026
$599,000
MLS #73499221 - Active
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Sold
Jun 17, 2015
$407,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
May 28, 2015
$379,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Cohen Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 13, 2026 Sold $599,000 —
May 28, 2015 New Listing Added $379,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$981

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $3,838 $316,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,838
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$273
Monthly
Assessed Value
$316,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Cohen Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM003012
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jul 22, 2015 2:20 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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