4 Melville Ave. # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$779,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,250
Sq Ft
$623
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
77
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 19, 2024 • MLS# 73292715 Copied! • Updated Jan 6, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $779,000
Difference: $20,000 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $639
Sale $/sq ft: $623
This property sold for $623 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 77 days on market before selling.

About this home

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!

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Property History

Market Insights

78
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jan 6, 2025
$779,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 78
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Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2024
$779,000
Original listing
Agent: Leslie MacKinnon Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$377
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,250 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $377 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Seller Disclosures City Has Previously Assessed The Carriage House As A 2-bed, Currently Used As A1-bed. Buyer To Complete Their Own Due Diligence. Fireplace Pilot Needs To Be Relit. Taxes Tbd, This Is The First Time The Carriage House Has Sold.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Detached","Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area total does not include basement (1299 sf) or first floor workshop (742 sf).
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 78 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,250 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Detached, Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.3 mi | #308 of 346 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.3 mi | #717 of 825 | Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi | #317 of 352 | Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Lee K-8 School
0.5 mi | #339 of 352 | Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.5 mi | #340 of 352 | Score: 26.7
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-31.5 below state avg
381 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi | #731 of 825 | Score: 33.6
Improved 88 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
628 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.9 mi | #323 of 346 | Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.9 mi | #277 of 346 | Score: 44.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
768 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Compass School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.0 mi | #743 of 825 | Score: 32.9
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.1 mi
McCormack Middle
2.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.7 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.1 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.4 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.0 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
3.2 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 98 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

4 Melville Ave. # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leslie MacKinnon
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID CT008838
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jan 6, 2025 5:39 PM EST
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