85 Sanford Street

85 Sanford Street has been categorized by the local assessors in Melrose, MA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1850 and is 174 years old. The home has a total of 6 rooms. 4 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 85 Sanford Street has 1,172 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a style that we are currently unable to determine.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as average. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof made of asphalt. The exterior walls of the building are made of alum/vinyl siding. The inside of the home is being cooled with air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit and being fueled with gas. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. The property was last sold in May 3, 2021 for $573,000. That's $488.91 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Jan 1, 1970 for $383,000. 85 Sanford Street was last assessed in 2024. The total value of the property was assessed at $551,200. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $551,200. The total assessed value for this property is more than the total market value as of this moment. Which is pretty atypical. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $5,473. Are you already in the process of closing on a property and have signed a purchase agreement? You may want to consider locking in your current mortgage rate if interest rates have been rising or seem volatile. This is what's known in the market as a mortgage rate lock (aka rate protection). However, be sure to evaluate your situation carefully before you do so. There may be certain costs associated with taking this action and you'll want to time the start of your perfectly! Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.