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5 Melrose St

5 Melrose St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

530-547 sqft

Description

5 Melrose St sits in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood, near the intersection of Tremont Street and Oak Street. This location offers a blend of urban amenities and access to green spaces. The nearby Charles River adds a refreshing touch to the area’s environment. Public transportation options nearby provide a smooth commute throughout the city. Built in 1870, this low-rise condominium building contains 1 story and totals 7 units. Each unit ranges from 530 to 547 square feet. All units feature 1 bedroom, making them ideal for singles or couples. Prices range from $390,500 to $449,500, which reflects the local market conditions. Residents enjoy amenities such as laundry facilities and hot water. The building provides access to highways for convenient travel. Nearby parks promote outdoor activities. Extra storage areas, as well as in-unit washers and dryers, enhance daily living. Many units may showcase exposed brick, adding charm to the spaces. Dining options include Boston's Breakfast Spot for a quick meal. Samos Importing Co serves grocery needs and keeps essentials nearby. The Boston Renaissance Charter School offers educational resources in the area, catering to families or those who value community. The building's location allows easy access to nearby attractions such as the Public Garden and Boston Common. Local events and shopping at Newbury Street and SoWa Open Markets are just a short stroll away. The combination of these features makes this building a solid choice for anyone looking to reside in Boston’s vibrant community.

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5 Melrose St

5 Melrose St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

530-547 sqft

Description

5 Melrose St sits in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood, near the intersection of Tremont Street and Oak Street. This location offers a blend of urban amenities and access to green spaces. The nearby Charles River adds a refreshing touch to the area’s environment. Public transportation options nearby provide a smooth commute throughout the city. Built in 1870, this low-rise condominium building contains 1 story and totals 7 units. Each unit ranges from 530 to 547 square feet. All units feature 1 bedroom, making them ideal for singles or couples. Prices range from $390,500 to $449,500, which reflects the local market conditions. Residents enjoy amenities such as laundry facilities and hot water. The building provides access to highways for convenient travel. Nearby parks promote outdoor activities. Extra storage areas, as well as in-unit washers and dryers, enhance daily living. Many units may showcase exposed brick, adding charm to the spaces. Dining options include Boston's Breakfast Spot for a quick meal. Samos Importing Co serves grocery needs and keeps essentials nearby. The Boston Renaissance Charter School offers educational resources in the area, catering to families or those who value community. The building's location allows easy access to nearby attractions such as the Public Garden and Boston Common. Local events and shopping at Newbury Street and SoWa Open Markets are just a short stroll away. The combination of these features makes this building a solid choice for anyone looking to reside in Boston’s vibrant community.

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Description

5 Melrose St sits in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood, near the intersection of Tremont Street and Oak Street. This location offers a blend of urban amenities and access to green spaces. The nearby Charles River adds a refreshing touch to the area’s environment. Public transportation options nearby provide a smooth commute throughout the city. Built in 1870, this low-rise condominium building contains 1 story and totals 7 units. Each unit ranges from 530 to 547 square feet. All units feature 1 bedroom, making them ideal for singles or couples. Prices range from $390,500 to $449,500, which reflects the local market conditions. Residents enjoy amenities such as laundry facilities and hot water. The building provides access to highways for convenient travel. Nearby parks promote outdoor activities. Extra storage areas, as well as in-unit washers and dryers, enhance daily living. Many units may showcase exposed brick, adding charm to the spaces. Dining options include Boston's Breakfast Spot for a quick meal. Samos Importing Co serves grocery needs and keeps essentials nearby. The Boston Renaissance Charter School offers educational resources in the area, catering to families or those who value community. The building's location allows easy access to nearby attractions such as the Public Garden and Boston Common. Local events and shopping at Newbury Street and SoWa Open Markets are just a short stroll away. The combination of these features makes this building a solid choice for anyone looking to reside in Boston’s vibrant community.

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5 Melrose St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3354211432021-07-30
MLS#: 72851532
Closed$600,000
Unit 44530111612019-08-21
MLS#: 72464671
Closed$540,000
Unit 2254711652013-06-28
MLS#: 71513687
Closed$449,500
Unit 2
2

1 Beds

1 Baths

547 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2013-06-28Closed$449,500
MLS#: 71513687
Days On Market65
Unit 3
3

1 Beds

1 Baths

542 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-07-30Closed$600,000
MLS#: 72851532
Days On Market43
Unit 4
4

1 Beds

1 Baths

530 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2019-08-21Closed$540,000
MLS#: 72464671
Days On Market161
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Amenities

Living at 5 Melrose Street isn't just about the cozy units; it's also about enjoying a lifestyle equipped with comfortable amenities. With laundry facilities readily available, you can cross laundry day off your to-do list with ease. Hot water services ensure your comforts are met, and the building’s proximity to highway access makes weekend getaways a breeze. For those who prefer public transportation, you’ll find options nearby to whisk you into the city. Plus, having a park close by offers that perfect escape for a weekend picnic or a relaxing stroll.

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Amenities Description

Living at 5 Melrose Street isn't just about the cozy units; it's also about enjoying a lifestyle equipped with comfortable amenities. With laundry facilities readily available, you can cross laundry day off your to-do list with ease. Hot water services ensure your comforts are met, and the building’s proximity to highway access makes weekend getaways a breeze. For those who prefer public transportation, you’ll find options nearby to whisk you into the city. Plus, having a park close by offers that perfect escape for a weekend picnic or a relaxing stroll.

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Policies

5 Melrose Street embraces a friendly atmosphere with straightforward building policies ensuring a harmonious living experience. Whether you’re looking to hang out with friends or enjoy a peaceful night in, you’ll find the policies here support a balance of community and privacy.

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)
5 Melrose St--
80 Broadway Street$1,129/sqft.$2 /sqft.
90 Broadway$1,028/sqft.$2 /sqft.
80 Broadway St$1,129/sqft.$2 /sqft.
9 FAYETTE ST$1,467/sqft.$3 /sqft.
19 Fayette$1,053/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

5 Melrose St is located near 48+ 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

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|0.07 miles away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|0.11 miles away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|0.17 miles away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.47 miles away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|0.53 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.54 miles away
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Schools

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Description

5 Melrose St is located near 48+ 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

--
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

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|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

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|1.04 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.08 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.11 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.25 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.35 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.35 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.39 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.39 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.41 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|1.52 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

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

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|1.63 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.63 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.67 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.70 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.70 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.72 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.73 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.76 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.78 Miles Away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|1.78 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.81 Miles Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.85 Miles Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|1.88 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.89 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.92 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.94 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.95 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.96 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.98 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.99 Miles Away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|2.00 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.00 Miles Away

Transit

5 Melrose St benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.1 miles away|2 min walk
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Description

5 Melrose St benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.1 miles away|2 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

350 Summer St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

400 Summer St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.99 miles away|20 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.68 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

Arlington

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.23 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.25 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

0.25 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

0.12 miles away|3 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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5 Melrose St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.19%

15–29 Years

30.97%

30–44 Years

24.75%

45–59 Years

16.77%

60+ Years

19.33%

Commute

20.54%

Transit

37.56%

Walk

21.17%

Drive

2.34%

Bike

Housing Ownership

30.41%

Owner Occupied

69.59%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.12%
Multi Family
2.04%
Single Person
49.66%
Multi Person
50.34%

Average Income

Household:$10,951,529.01 /yr

Individual:$9,689,165.86 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.3%
High School College9.97%
Diploma2.58%
Post Graduate37.74%
Others17.41%
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Education

Diploma2.58%
Post Graduate37.74%
Others17.41%
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