ESTATE SALE! Location! Location! Priced $100K under the assessed value. Your opportunity to create value in one of Boston's most charming and coveted neighborhoods, Bay Village. This historic area is located just moments from the Boston Public Garden and with easy access to all the best restaurants and shopping of Back Bay and The South End. Take a morning stroll to Mike and Patti's for coffee! Easy commute with access to the T and major highways. Charming features include original wide pine floors, and two decorative brick fireplaces. This sunny home is highlighted by the enormous walkout, private deck, nestled in an enclave of backyard gardens, with peace & quiet and chirping birds right in the heart of the city. In unit washer/dryer. This Home is sold as part of an estate sale and the condominium is in need of complete renovation. Bring your ideas and create sweat equity in a location that holds its value and provides opportunity for a first time homebuyer or Investor alike. Close access to many universities makes this a great option for your student. Association is Pet friendly.
Pending
$449,000
1 Melrose St APT 4, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
522sqft
Condominium
Built in 1895
-- sqft lot
$454,100 Zestimate®
$860/sqft
$454/mo HOA
What's special
Original wide pine floorsSunny homeEnormous walkout private deckTwo decorative brick fireplaces
- 50 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Herald 617-905-5441,
The Charles Realty 617-236-0353
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73576616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 522
- Total interior livable area: 522 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 522
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
Details
- Parcel number: 3345205
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $454 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $860/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $547,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,344
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
Estimated market value
$454,100
$431,000 - $477,000
$2,979/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Pending sale | $449,000$860/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73576616 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Contingent | $449,000$860/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73576616 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+28.7%$860/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73576616 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2005 | Sold | $349,000+39.6%$669/sqft |
Source: LINK #49592 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2002 | Sold | $250,000+42.9%$479/sqft |
Source: LINK #27843 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2001 | Sold | $175,000$335/sqft |
Source: LINK #3858 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,344 +10% | $547,800 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $5,766 +4.6% | $529,000 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $5,513 +3.6% | $513,300 +5% |
| 2022 | $5,319 +2% | $488,900 |
| 2021 | $5,217 +2.9% | $488,900 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $5,069 +3.2% | $480,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,913 +6.6% | $466,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $4,608 +659.3% | $439,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $607 -86.2% | $415,000 +4% |
| 2016 | $4,389 +9.1% | $399,000 +20.1% |
| 2015 | $4,023 +4.9% | $332,200 +9% |
| 2014 | $3,834 +1.5% | $304,800 +6% |
| 2013 | $3,779 +3% | $287,600 +2.2% |
| 2012 | $3,668 +1.9% | $281,300 |
| 2011 | $3,598 +7.7% | $281,300 |
| 2010 | $3,342 +10% | $281,300 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $3,037 -3.1% | $285,700 |
| 2008 | $3,134 -0.7% | $285,700 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $3,156 | $287,200 |
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Neighborhood: Bay Village
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