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Home Massachusetts Boston Dorchester Homes for Sale

28 Melville Ave Boston, MA 02124

$1,175,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
3150 SQFT
0.17 Acre
HOA: N/A
28 Melville Ave
Boston, MA 02124

Property 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.

Property Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Laundromat
  • Marina
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Sewer District: MWRA

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3150
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Granite
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Bay
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73459222
  • Last Updated: 12/04/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
12/03/2025New$1,175,000$373MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Epiphany School

Private School, Grades: 5-8

0.14mi

Epiphany School

Private School, Grades: 5-8

0.15mi

Lucy Stone

Public School, Grades: PK-5

0.16mi

Lucy Stone School

School

0.18mi

St Mark Elementary

Private School, Grades: PK-8

0.25mi

Boston Latin Academy

School

0.26mi

Neighborhood House School

School

0.29mi

Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School

Public School, Grades: PK-5

0.3mi

McDonald's

Burger (Fast Food)

0.3mi

Dunkin'

Donut & Coffee Shop

0.46mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 18, Ladder 6

Fire Station

0.56mi

Boston Police Department Area C South Boston Dorchester

Local Police

0.56mi

Wellesley Park

Municipal Park

0.17mi

Dr. Loesch Family Park

Municipal Park

0.22mi

Codman Square

Park

0.26mi

Mother’s Rest Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

Doherty-Gibson Playground

Municipal Park

0.34mi

Gibson Playground

Park

0.4mi

Greater Boston Center For Healthy Communities Resource Library

Library

0.32mi

Codman Square Branch Library

Library

0.46mi

Shawmut

Red

0.15mi

Washington St @ Melville Ave

23

0.17mi

Washington St @ Wheatland Ave

23

0.18mi

Washington St @ Park St

23

0.21mi

Washington St @ Kenwood St

23

0.22mi

Washington St @ Park St

23

0.22mi

Washington St @ Southern Ave

23

0.25mi

Talbot Ave @ Lithgow St

22
23
26
45

0.29mi

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Seller's Representative: Charles Maneikis, The Maneikis Companies, Inc.
MLS ID#: 73459222

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2025-12-04 20:00:00

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