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1 Melrose St

1 Melrose St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

422-642 sqft

Description

1 Melrose St is in Boston, nestled in the Bay Village neighborhood. It sits between Back Bay and the South End, making it a prime location. The building lies just two blocks from the Commons and Public Garden. Visitors can take advantage of nearby public transportation and easy highway access, perfect for city living. This low-rise building, built in 1870, offers six condominium units. Each unit ranges from 422 to 642 square feet and features one bedroom. The building has an inviting feel, highlighted by high ceilings and oversized double-hung windows. Open concept floor plans and keyless entry to the building provide modern touches. Unit prices range from $542,000 to $750,000, with an average closed price of $635,000. The building’s lowest sold price in the last year was around $520,000. This results in an average price per square foot of $1,212. Units tend to stay on the market for about 74 days before selling. Nearby, residents can access reliable amenities like parks, houses of worship, and restaurants like Boston's Breakfast Spot. Public school options include Boston City Quincy Upper School and the Boston Center for Adult Education. This blend of local conveniences enhances life in the building's community. The building’s location provides a vibrant lifestyle with a Walk Score of 98, highlighting the ease of walking to essential services. Overall, 1 Melrose St combines classic charm with modern living in an ideal Boston neighborhood. Its proximity to green spaces and key city areas adds significant appeal to those looking for a new home in the heart of the city.

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1 Melrose St

1 Melrose St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

422-642 sqft

Description

1 Melrose St is in Boston, nestled in the Bay Village neighborhood. It sits between Back Bay and the South End, making it a prime location. The building lies just two blocks from the Commons and Public Garden. Visitors can take advantage of nearby public transportation and easy highway access, perfect for city living. This low-rise building, built in 1870, offers six condominium units. Each unit ranges from 422 to 642 square feet and features one bedroom. The building has an inviting feel, highlighted by high ceilings and oversized double-hung windows. Open concept floor plans and keyless entry to the building provide modern touches. Unit prices range from $542,000 to $750,000, with an average closed price of $635,000. The building’s lowest sold price in the last year was around $520,000. This results in an average price per square foot of $1,212. Units tend to stay on the market for about 74 days before selling. Nearby, residents can access reliable amenities like parks, houses of worship, and restaurants like Boston's Breakfast Spot. Public school options include Boston City Quincy Upper School and the Boston Center for Adult Education. This blend of local conveniences enhances life in the building's community. The building’s location provides a vibrant lifestyle with a Walk Score of 98, highlighting the ease of walking to essential services. Overall, 1 Melrose St combines classic charm with modern living in an ideal Boston neighborhood. Its proximity to green spaces and key city areas adds significant appeal to those looking for a new home in the heart of the city.

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Description

1 Melrose St is in Boston, nestled in the Bay Village neighborhood. It sits between Back Bay and the South End, making it a prime location. The building lies just two blocks from the Commons and Public Garden. Visitors can take advantage of nearby public transportation and easy highway access, perfect for city living. This low-rise building, built in 1870, offers six condominium units. Each unit ranges from 422 to 642 square feet and features one bedroom. The building has an inviting feel, highlighted by high ceilings and oversized double-hung windows. Open concept floor plans and keyless entry to the building provide modern touches. Unit prices range from $542,000 to $750,000, with an average closed price of $635,000. The building’s lowest sold price in the last year was around $520,000. This results in an average price per square foot of $1,212. Units tend to stay on the market for about 74 days before selling. Nearby, residents can access reliable amenities like parks, houses of worship, and restaurants like Boston's Breakfast Spot. Public school options include Boston City Quincy Upper School and the Boston Center for Adult Education. This blend of local conveniences enhances life in the building's community. The building’s location provides a vibrant lifestyle with a Walk Score of 98, highlighting the ease of walking to essential services. Overall, 1 Melrose St combines classic charm with modern living in an ideal Boston neighborhood. Its proximity to green spaces and key city areas adds significant appeal to those looking for a new home in the heart of the city.

1 Melrose St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$535,000($1259/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$635,000($1212/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow35.70%

Year over year sale priceDown Arrow 30.98%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market74 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow35.70%

Year over year sale priceDown Arrow30.98%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market74 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

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Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

1 Melrose St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 2262511682024-11-27
MLS#: 73293089
Closed$750,000
Unit 3364211122024-10-24
MLS#: 73309347
Closed$920,000
Unit 1148011432020-05-01
MLS#: 72636052
Closed$542,000
Unit 1
1

1 Beds

1 Baths

480 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2020-05-01Closed$542,000
MLS#: 72636052
Days On Market43
Unit 2
2

1 Beds

1 Baths

625 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-11-27Closed$750,000
MLS#: 73293089
Days On Market68
Unit 3
3

1 Beds

1 Baths

642 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-10-24Closed$920,000
MLS#: 73309347
Days On Market12
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Amenities

Living at Melrose comes with certain amenities designed for convenience and comfort. The building prides itself on essentials like hot water and easy access to public transportation. Imagine hopping on a bus or train just a block away to explore all Boston has to offer! Plus, if leisurely strolls through manicured parks and nearby houses of worship appeal to you, you'll have just that within reach. These aspects are crucial for fostering community connections.

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Amenities Description

Living at Melrose comes with certain amenities designed for convenience and comfort. The building prides itself on essentials like hot water and easy access to public transportation. Imagine hopping on a bus or train just a block away to explore all Boston has to offer! Plus, if leisurely strolls through manicured parks and nearby houses of worship appeal to you, you'll have just that within reach. These aspects are crucial for fostering community connections.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security System

Security System

Policies

You'll find Melrose to be accommodating in typical condo fashion, but there are some building policies in place. Every member of this welcoming community is reminded that while you can enjoy your living space, specific restrictions ensure the continued harmony of life at Melrose.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
1 Melrose St$1,212/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Melrose$1,200/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1 Melrose$1,224/sqft.$2 /sqft.
29 Fayette St$979/sqft.$2 /sqft.
19 Fayette$1,053/sqft.$2 /sqft.
80 Broadway St$1,129/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

1 Melrose St is located near 47+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|0.03 miles away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|0.05 miles away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|0.21 miles away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.4 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.49 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.52 miles away
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Schools

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Description

1 Melrose St is located near 47+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.10 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.15 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.28 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.31 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.36 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.40 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.40 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.41 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|1.53 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.55 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.59 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.60 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.63 Miles Away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|1.65 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.67 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.68 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.69 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.72 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.72 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.77 Miles Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.78 Miles Away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|1.81 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.86 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.86 Miles Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|1.86 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.89 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.93 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.98 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.98 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.99 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

1 Melrose St is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.16 miles away|4 min walk
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Transit

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Description

1 Melrose St is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.16 miles away|4 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

350 Summer St

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

400 Summer St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.54 miles away|11 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2 miles away|39 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.65 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Aquarium

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Arlington

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.21 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.21 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Bay Village

Bay Village is a small, historic Boston neighborhood with narrow streets and quiet residential buildings near parks. The area has cafes, coffee shops, places to eat, bakeries, bars, and small boutiques within short walks. The district has a grocery store, services, and small offices. This district sits close to downtown and to cultural sites and theaters. The area has easy public transit and direct links to major routes for commutes. It stays compact and walkable with short trips to nearby attractions.

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Neighbourhood Description

Bay Village is a small, historic Boston neighborhood with narrow streets and quiet residential buildings near parks. The area has cafes, coffee shops, places to eat, bakeries, bars, and small boutiques within short walks. The district has a grocery store, services, and small offices. This district sits close to downtown and to cultural sites and theaters. The area has easy public transit and direct links to major routes for commutes. It stays compact and walkable with short trips to nearby attractions.

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1 Melrose St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.03%

15–29 Years

32.2%

30–44 Years

24.32%

45–59 Years

16.45%

60+ Years

19%

Commute

20.83%

Transit

37.47%

Walk

21.27%

Drive

2.38%

Bike

Housing Ownership

29.74%

Owner Occupied

70.26%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.19%
Multi Family
2.07%
Single Person
49.82%
Multi Person
50.18%

Average Income

Household:$10,576,067.97 /yr

Individual:$9,416,917.97 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.1%
High School College10.15%
Diploma2.61%
Post Graduate37.36%
Others17.78%
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Education

Diploma2.61%
Post Graduate37.36%
Others17.78%
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