28 Melville Avenue, Dorchester's Dorchester CenterBoston, MA 02124MLS Number 73459222

  • Price: $1,175,000
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  • 5Bedrooms
  • 0.17Acreage
  • 3Bathrooms
  • 1890Year Built

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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.
Listed by Charles Maneikis of The Maneikis Companies,Inc.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom3
  • Contingency Inspection
  • Lot Features Cleared, Level
  • Parcel Number W:17 P:01005 S:000,1302522

Location

  • NeighborhoodDorchester's Dorchester Center
  • SubdivisionDorchester
  • Address28 Melville Avenue
  • Building Number28
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetMelville Avenue
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02124

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,150
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,150
  • Lot Size Square Feet 7,547
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,111,800
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$12,875

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1

Building

  • BasementFull, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationGranite
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms12
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
  • Year Built1890
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach2
  • Waterfront Features Bay,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Other

  • Date Listed12/03/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,175,000
  • MLS Number73459222
  • Modification Date01/10/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate12/08/2025

Property

  • Acreage0.17

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Utilities

  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Marina
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Security Features Security System

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