Dimensions9 x 19
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
39 Mellen Street # 1, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Ashmont
$710,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,000
Final Sale Price:
$710,000
Difference:
+$11,000 (+1.6%)
Performance Metrics
101.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$436
Sale $/sq ft:
$443
This property sold for $443 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Step into this lovely, spacious two-story three bedroom home in coveted Ashmont Hill, and surround yourself with turn of the century details and modern comforts. Just blocks from Ashmont Station and the shops and restaurants like Via Cannucia, Tavolo, American Provisions and soon to open,The Daily market, this lovely home offers city living at its finest. With warm hardwood floors and wide light-filled windows, this home has everything you need, including ample parking, a bonus office space, additional basement storage and a large backyard with a deck and garden. The bathrooms have recently been updated along with a brand new kitchen floor! This well cared home has many updates including new windows and upgraded electrical. Enjoy the outdoors with close access to Dorchester Park, the Neponset River Trail, seasonal farmers market in Peabody Square and the vibrant, inclusive surroundings of Ashmont Hill.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73552287
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 20, 2026
$3,750
MLS #73552287 - Active
Sold
Aug 14, 2024
$710,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
Listed for Sale
May 8, 2024
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Leslie MacKinnon
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,750 | - | - | MLS #73552287 - Active |
| 08/14/2024 | ✓ Sold | $710,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/08/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,323 | $543,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,323
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$543,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1905
Living Area
1,603 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Building
Features
Walk-in Closet(s), Decorative Molding, Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,323
Assessed Value
$543,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$250 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Cooling System Is Not Functioning But Home Is Ducted For Cooling.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
13 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,603 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 13
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Decorative Molding
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesCloset - Walk-in, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Walk-In Closet(s), Decorative Molding, Office
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1905
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
Nearby Schools
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
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
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.3 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
F
Lee K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#339 of 352
|
Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.8 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
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#717 of 825
|
Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.9 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
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
F
Shaw Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#789 of 825
|
Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
1.0 mi
|
#317 of 352
|
Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Epiphany School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.6 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.4 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
1.6 mi
McCormack Middle
2.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.4 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
2.2 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
D
English High School
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.7 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.9 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
C+
New Mission High School
3.0 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 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
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Neighborhood
Dorchester's Ashmont
39 Mellen Street # 1, 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
Aug 17, 2024 10:17 AM EDT
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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