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4 Melville Ave, Boston, MA, 02124

$2,100,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

6 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
5,217 SqFt
$403/SqFt
Multi
Schools Nearby

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4 Melville Ave, Boston$2,100,000

Buyer Closing Credits

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Property Highlights

Home TypeMulti Family
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
Year Built1890
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas
MLS #73240572
Lot Size0.37 Acres
StatusActive

About 4 Melville Ave

Discover endless possibilities at 4 Melville, home to the iconic Merrihew Manor in Dorchester. Lovingly restored, this stunning Queen Anne Victorian offers a Single-Family PLUS Carriage House on a massive 16,000+ square foot lot. Framed by a gabled front porch adorned with heirloom wisteria, and up an elegantly long driveway, the home makes an impressive impact from the street. The expansive Main House features three floors of living space, including 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a spacious chef's kitchen, formal dining room, welcoming living room, and five fireplaces. The additional Carriage House at the rear of the property includes a bedroom, two baths, a workshop/storage space, a huge basement and potential for a second bedroom. Ideal for visionary clients, this property offers rental income, housing for extended family and/or a spacious at-home workspace. Just a few blocks from the Shawmut Red Line T and close to many notable restaurants, cafes and area amenities!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Living Area: 5,217 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Listing Agent: MacKinnon & Co.

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior: Storage, Crown Molding, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Smart Thermostat, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Office/Den, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Balcony/Deck, Sprinkler System

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.37 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Community Academy of Science and Health, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Jeremiah E Burke High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Boston Latin Academy, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Joseph Lee, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Sarah Greenwood, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Richard J Murphy, Public District Grades PK-8
  • O W Holmes, Public District Grades PK-5
  • John P Holland, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Thomas J Kenny, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Dorchester Avenue to Melville Avenue

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,100,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $403/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
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Housing Market Comparison

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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$808.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$650

Avg. Days On Market

33

# of Sold Homes

441

4 Melville Ave vs Boston

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-21 Days

$2,100,000

+$1.2M More

$403/SqFt

-$247 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.2M more than the Median Sold Price and $247/SqFt less than other homes in Boston, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73240572

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Listing Agent: MacKinnon & Co.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • O W Holmes

  • 40 School St

  • 0.28 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • John P Holland

  • 85 Olney St

  • 0.80 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Thomas J Kenny

  • 19 Oakton Ave

  • 1.04 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Joseph Lee

  • 155 Talbot Ave

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Sarah Greenwood

  • 189 Glenway St

  • 0.53 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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5
/10

  • Richard J Murphy

  • 1 Worrell St

  • 1.12 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Community Academy of Science and Health

  • 11 Charles St

  • 0.67 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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4
/10

  • Jeremiah E Burke High School

  • 60 Washington St

  • 1.05 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • Boston Latin Academy

  • 205 Townsend St

  • 1.69 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,145. The most common annual income of people living in Boston, MA is less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Suffolk County›Boston›02124›4 Melville Ave

This home is located at 4 Melville Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02124 in the Dorchester neighborhood. This 5,217 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,100,000.

Over 199 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2024 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 171 listings were sold below the listed price and 71 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Boston, MA increased by 10.2% between April 2024 and May 2024. Listings spent 33 days on the market in May 2024, and had a median list price of $808,904 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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