1 Melrose St # 5, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Bay Village
$520,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$535,000
Final Sale Price:
$520,000
Difference:
$15,000 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,259
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,224
This property sold for $1,224 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.
The property spent 35 days on market before selling.
About this home
Charming 1 bedroom! Situated in a well-kept historical brownstone, this sunny penthouse is beaming with natural light. Recently renovated kitchen equipped with full size stainless appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and breakfast bar. Fantastic open layout with vaulted, loft-like ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom features enclosed glass shower, soaking tub and in-unit laundry. All within a small, low maintenance 5-unit association with minimal HOA fees. Located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Bay Village. A short stroll to the Boston Common, shopping on Newbury, universities, public transport and restaurants in South End. It doesn't get any more central than this! Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
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Property History
Market Insights
2.8%
Price Range
36
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Apr 18, 2025
$520,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 36
Listed for Sale
Jan 29, 2025
$535,000
Original listing
Agent: Calla Gillies
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2025 | ✓ Sold | $520,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 01/29/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $535,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,217 | $478,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,217
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$267
Monthly
Assessed Value
$478,600
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
425 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,217
Assessed Value
$478,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$267 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Building Updates Include Repairs To Slate Roof, Front Gutters, High Efficiency Boiler (2022) And Siding. Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Exemption. Pet Friendly Association. Tenanted Until February 28th, 2025. Current Rent $2, 700.00/ Mo. Seller Welcomes Offers With Requests For Buyer Concessions.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Measured SQFT is 436 SQFT after kitchen renovation.
Documents
Master Deed, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (3)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
36 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
425 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
425 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Engineered Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Effective Year (Renovated):
1987
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
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
0.7 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
St. Peter Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
2.7 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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Neighborhood
Bay Village
1 Melrose St # 5, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Calla Gillies
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID
CN205016
Office MLS ID
BB5918
Listing Data Updated
Apr 18, 2025 1:15 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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