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157 Franklin St # E2, Stoneham MA 02180

Stoneham, MA 02180
$168,500
Est. $1,533/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
613
Sq Ft
$275
Price/Sq Ft
1973
Year Built
10
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 26, 2017 • MLS# 72112595 Copied!

About this home

10 Miles from Boston!! Unit is on the TOP floor....no one above you! SE exposure with plenty of sunlight! Your view is sunlight and tree tops. Sliding doors to private balcony. Entire unit freshly painted with 8 foot ceilings throughout. Bath has a tiled floor, modular tub/shower surround and a single porcelain over-mount sink. Kitchen with pass through to Living/Dining room. One assigned parking space with an option for a second. Plenty of visitor parking. Professionally managed, elevator, in building laundry. There is an amazing "community" feel to this building, they watch out for each other. You can see it in the letter posted in the elevator from the management company (attached, see pics). Conveniently located to Melrose Commuter Rail, Stoneham HS, short walk to Main Street restaurants, theater, and shops. Short walk to Whip Conservation and trails. Easy access to Rt 128 & Rt 93. Unit does need some updating and is priced accordingly.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1973
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
613 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $174,999
Final Sale Price: $168,500
Difference: $6,499 (-3.7%)
Performance Metrics
96.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $285
Sale $/sq ft: $275
This property sold for $275 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% below the original asking price.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$275/sq ft
Area Average
$156/sq ft
Difference
+76.6%

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 1973
Living Area 613 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Tar/gravel
Features Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $1,669
Assessed Value $131,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1973
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

157 Franklin St # E2, Stoneham MA 02180

Stoneham, MA 02180

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Nearby Schools

School District
Stoneham School District local
B+
School Safety 2024-25
0.6% Low
0.4% Suspensions 1.6% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
Greater Boston Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Patrick Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Stoneham Early Learning Center
0.2 mi
94 students Diverse
Grades PK
A
Colonial Park School
0.5 mi | #3 of 12 | Score: 50.9
Improved 257 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
229 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-04
A-
South School
0.7 mi | #252 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
347 students Diverse
Grades K-04
A-
Robin Hood School
1.7 mi | #248 of 824 | Score: 52.5
Improved 194 spots from last year
-5.8 below state avg
380 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
0.8 mi | #132 of 352 | Score: 46.3
Dropped 33 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
689 students Moderate
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Stoneham High School
0.2 mi | #91 of 346 | Score: 61.0
Improved 37 spots from last year
+2.8 above state avg
599 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,334 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $342/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

50%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73368866
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 6, 2025
$337,000
MLS #73368866
Previous Transaction - MLS #73274674
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 22, 2024
$250,000
MLS #73274674
Sold
Feb 13, 2017
$168,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2017
$174,999
Original listing
Agent: Diana Jarvis Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 6, 2025 Sold $337,000
Nov 22, 2024 Sold $250,000
Jan 26, 2017 New Listing Added $174,999

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$275

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $1,669 $131,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,669
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$342
Monthly
Assessed Value
$131,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Diana Jarvis
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Agent MLS ID BB954072
Office MLS ID BB9589
Listing Data Updated Feb 18, 2017 3:50 PM EST
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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