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.
Sold for $520,000
$520,000
1 Melrose St #5, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
425sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$526,800 Zestimate®
$1,224/sqft
$2,910 Estimated rent
Home value
$526,800
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Listed by:
Calla Gillies 774-521-6975,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-426-6900,
Calla Gillies 774-521-6975
Bought with:
S. Kyle Buyuksakayan
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73330199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 425
- Total interior livable area: 425 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 425
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Lot
- Size: 425 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:00231 S:010,4758809
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $267 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $478,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,217
- Date on market: 12/21/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2025 | Sold | $520,000-2.8%$1,224/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Contingent | $535,000$1,259/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $535,000+81.4%$1,259/sqft |
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| 10/16/2013 | Sold | $295,000+9.3%$694/sqft |
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| 7/13/2011 | Sold | $270,000-3.5%$635/sqft |
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| 4/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $279,9000%$659/sqft |
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| 12/18/2010 | Listing removed | $280,000$659/sqft |
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| 10/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $280,000-1.8%$659/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Listing removed | $285,000$671/sqft |
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| 6/11/2010 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$671/sqft |
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| 4/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $295,000+9.3%$694/sqft |
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| 8/17/2007 | Sold | $270,000+6.7%$635/sqft |
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| 7/15/2005 | Sold | $253,000+33.9%$595/sqft |
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| 5/1/2002 | Sold | $189,000+21.9%$445/sqft |
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| 10/19/2001 | Sold | $155,000$365/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,738 +10% | $495,500 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $5,217 +4.6% | $478,600 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $4,988 +3.7% | $464,400 +5% |
| 2022 | $4,812 +2% | $442,300 |
| 2021 | $4,719 +10.6% | $442,300 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $4,265 +3.2% | $403,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,134 +6.6% | $392,200 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,878 +320.1% | $370,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $923 -75% | $349,200 +4% |
| 2016 | $3,693 +6.7% | $335,700 +17.5% |
| 2015 | $3,461 +4.9% | $285,800 +9% |
| 2014 | $3,300 +1.5% | $262,300 +6% |
| 2013 | $3,251 +0.3% | $247,400 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $3,242 +1.9% | $248,600 |
| 2011 | $3,180 +7.7% | $248,600 |
| 2010 | $2,953 +5.6% | $248,600 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $2,797 -3.1% | $263,100 |
| 2008 | $2,886 -0.7% | $263,100 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $2,907 | $264,500 |
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Neighborhood: Bay Village
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Bay Village
- 1 Melrose St Unit 5
