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39 Mellen Street # 1, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Ashmont
$710,000
Est. $4,234/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,603
Sq Ft
$443
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 8, 2024 • MLS# 73234997 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MELLO KATHLEEN
Mailing Address 39 MELLEN ST, DORCHESTER, MA, 02124

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Free Standing

Tax Information

Assessed Value $527,300

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $527,300 $527,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 12, 2022 $689,000 67467/126
Aug 17, 2017 $425,000 58391/322

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Oct 10, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INSUL
Insulation
Permit #SF1786215
Open $14,920
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
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

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$443/sq ft
Area Average
$270/sq ft
Difference
+64.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Ashmont

39 Mellen Street # 1, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.3 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.4 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 34.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
631 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
D
Lee K-8 School
0.7 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.8 mi | #735 of 824 | Score: 33.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
329 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.8 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.9 mi | #275 of 346 | Score: 43.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
786 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.9 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.9 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Brendan Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
M

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
1.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.6 mi
McCormack Middle
2.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.5 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.7 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.7 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
3.0 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 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: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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4.1%
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73532472
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Currently Listed
Jun 9, 2026
$729,000
MLS #73532472 - Active
Sold
Aug 14, 2024
$710,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2024
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Leslie MacKinnon Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 9, 2026 Sold $729,000
May 8, 2024 New Listing Added $699,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$443

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leslie MacKinnon
Listing Office Compass
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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