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4R Melville Ave, Boston, MA, 02124

$789,000

Home List Price

$9,369*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,250 SqFt
$631/SqFt
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4R Melville Ave, Boston$789,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$9,369*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingWorkshop in Garage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Deeded
Year Built1890
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
CoolingDuctless
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
MLS #73295384
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusActive

About 4R Melville Ave

Prepare to fall in love with this charming 19th-century Carriage House on the Merrihew Manor estate, a rare jewel in the Melville Park neighborhood. This historic home, reimagined with modern touches, retains its Queen Anne charm with original period details like beamed ceilings, French doors, wide plank wood floors and a cupola with a weathervane. Spread over two levels, featuring an open living space with a vaulted-ceiling living room, gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with counter seating and a large deck. The home boasts a spacious bedroom, two full bathrooms and a versatile first-floor space for a home office, den or potential extra bedroom. A unique bonus area opens to the yard via stable doors - perfect for a studio, workshop, or creative expansion. The basement offers laundry, storage and potential for further development. Including a high-efficiency boiler, new mini-split systems and two deeded parking spaces. Only a few blocks from the Red Line, this is city living at its best!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Carriage House
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Living Area: 1,250 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
  • Listing Agent: Leslie MacKinnon

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Balcony

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Workshop in Garage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Deeded

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling: 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: $789,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $631/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $377
  • Frequency: Monthly
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Housing Market Comparison

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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$815.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$660

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

322

4R Melville Ave vs Boston

39 DAYS ON ROCKET

-1 Day

$789,000

-$26.9K Less

$631/SqFt

-$30 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $26.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $30/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: #73295384

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
  • Listing Agent: Leslie MacKinnon

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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

  • 0.32 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • John P Holland

  • 85 Olney St

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Thomas J Kenny

  • 19 Oakton Ave

  • 1.01 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

  • 0.56 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

  • 0.71 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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4
/10

  • Jeremiah E Burke High School

  • 60 Washington St

  • 1.11 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • Boston Latin Academy

  • 205 Townsend St

  • 1.74 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,145. Typical income of Boston, MA residents is less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 4R Melville Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 4R Melville Ave property is $789,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 4R Melville Ave is a house located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02124.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 4R Melville Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 4R Melville Ave are:
O W Holmes: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
John P Holland: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Thomas J Kenny: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Joseph Lee: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Sarah Greenwood: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Richard J Murphy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Community Academy of Science and Health: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Jeremiah E Burke High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Boston Latin Academy: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 4R Melville Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 4R Melville Ave is 1,250 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 4R Melville Ave is 1890.

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

This home is located at 4R Melville Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02124 in the Dorchester neighborhood. This 1,250 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $789,000.

Boston, MA housing market in October 2024 saw over 106 listings sold above listed price, more than 49 sold at listed price and over 167 sold below. In October 2024 in Boston, MA there were 9.7% more homes for sale than in September 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 40 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $815,961.

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