28 Melville Ave, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Dorchester
$1,175,000
Est. $7,214/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,150
Sq Ft
$373
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1890
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Dec 3, 2025 • MLS# 73459222 Copied!

About this home

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

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,150 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Open House Schedule

07
Dec
Sunday, December 7
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM EST
07
Dec
Sunday, December 7
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 3,150 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $12,875
Assessed Value $1,111,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Dorchester

28 Melville Ave, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Dec 3, 2025
$1,175,000
Original listing
Agent: Charles Maneikis Office: The Maneikis Companies, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 3, 2025 New Listing Added $1,175,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$373

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $12,875 $1,111,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,875
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,111,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Charles Maneikis
Listing Office The Maneikis Companies, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN208197
Office MLS ID AN1548
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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