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$1,175,000

Estimated to sell in:14 days
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MLS® 73459222

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 3150 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $12,875
Days Active 4
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Approx. Age 1890
Avg. Price Per Sqft $373
MLS® Number 73459222

Property Address: 28 Melville Ave, Boston, MA, 02124-2106

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Own a piece of Boston history! Welcome to 28 Melville Avenue, a distinguished Tudor-style historic home nestled on one of Dorchester’s most sought-after streets. Built in 1891 by renowned builder Julian H. Mason for Robert Brown Jr. And his wife Hester Brown—this residence is a rare architectural gem exuding timeless elegance. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 grand living rooms, 3 baths, a 2 car oversized garage + elongated driveway and 3, 150 sq. Ft. Of living space on a 7, 500 sq. Ft. Lot. Recent updates include fully insulated, knob-and-tube removed, and landscaped grounds. This home showcases extraordinary craftsmanship boasting original plasterwork created through a unique clay modeling technique, intricate decorative moldings featuring thistles, Tudor roses, and interlacing moons, and stunning wainscoting and cornices in the dining room. The library is finished in rich cypress, while the hall and staircase feature oak detailing. Now is the time for its 2026 customization/updating.
MLS® Number73459222
Laundry LevelElectric Dryer Hookup
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage0.17
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1890
BasementFull, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
DrivewayDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Garage Spaces2
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A/C
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Rooms

Master Bathroom:Not available

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For Sale

Dec 3, 2025List Date
$1,175,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $999,000 and $1,263,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $999,444
Expected to sell in 14 days. Similar properties sold in 18 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 4 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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28 Melville Ave, Boston, MA

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