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4R Melville Avenue Boston, MA 02124

54 Days on Boston Pads
Price Reduced $20,000
31 Photos
$779,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1250 SQFT
0.12 Acre
$377 HOA
4R Melville Avenue
Boston, MA 02124

Property Description

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 Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Second Floor
  • Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Open Floor Plan, Peninsula, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting
  • Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Washer, Washer - ENERGY STAR, Washer Hookup

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Stained Glass

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Living Room Level: Second Floor
  • Living Room Features: Balcony / Deck, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Slab, Sump Pump

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Other (See Remarks), Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Carriage Shed, Deeded, Work Area
  • Parking Features: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1250
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Carriage House
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Slab
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level, Shared Drive
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73295384
  • Last Updated: 11/18/24
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $377
  • Reqd Own Association: Yes

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
11/18/2024Active$779,000$623MLSPIN
11/18/2024Active$779,000$623MLSPIN
11/14/2024Price Change$779,000$623MLSPIN
11/14/2024Price Change$779,000$623MLSPIN
10/20/2024Active$789,000$631MLSPIN
10/20/2024Active$789,000$631MLSPIN
10/16/2024Price Change$789,000$631MLSPIN
10/16/2024Price Change$789,000$631MLSPIN
09/30/2024Active$799,000$639MLSPIN
09/26/2024New$799,000$639MLSPIN
09/23/2024Active$799,000$639MLSPIN
09/19/2024New$799,000$639MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Lucy Stone School

School

0.12mi

Lucy Stone

Public School, Grades: PK-5

0.12mi

Boston Latin Academy

School

0.25mi

Epiphany School

Private School, Grades: 5-8

0.25mi

Epiphany School

Private School, Grades: 5-8

0.27mi

Codman Academy Charter School

Charter School

0.28mi

Codman Academy Charter Public School

Charter School, Grades: PK-12

0.31mi

Holmes Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.31mi

McDonald's

Burger (Fast Food)

0.24mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 18, Ladder 6

Fire Station

0.62mi

Codman Square

Park

0.23mi

Mother’s Rest Park

Municipal Park

0.24mi

Dr. Loesch Family Park

Municipal Park

0.28mi

Wellesley Park

Municipal Park

0.28mi

Elmhurst Park

Park

0.41mi

Garden of Peace

Park

0.42mi

Ripley Playground

Municipal Park

0.43mi

Doherty-Gibson Playground

Municipal Park

0.46mi

Greater Boston Center For Healthy Communities Resource Library

Library

0.27mi

Codman Square Branch Library

Library

0.44mi

Washington St @ Melville Ave

23

0.05mi

Washington St @ Wheatland Ave

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0.06mi

Washington St @ Park St

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0.11mi

Washington St @ Kenwood St

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0.14mi

Washington St @ Park St

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0.15mi

Washington St @ Southern Ave

23

0.18mi

Talbot Ave @ Centre St

22
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26

0.25mi

Talbot Ave @ Southern Ave

22

0.25mi

Seller's Representative: Leslie MacKinnon, Compass
MLS ID#: 73295384

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