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21 Melville Ave # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$3,550
Est. $218/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,850
Sq Ft
$2
Price/Sq Ft
11,000
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
53
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$200 Listed Nov 5, 2025 • MLS# 73451297 Copied!

About this home

21 Melville Ave., Apt 2 has a gracious layout with a beautiful large living room and a formal dining room, 3 good size bedrooms and 2 full baths, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a fireplace—a beautiful, recently renovated, sun filled kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space and updated appliances. The outdoor area includes a spacious backyard with large trees, front porch and plenty of parking spaces. Centrally located, less than a 5-minute walk to Shawmut subway for easy access to downtown Boston and easy access to the highway.

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,850 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,850 sq ft
Lot Size 11,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: In Building
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
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Exterior & Lot

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

21 Melville Ave # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

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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
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.4 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 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
Lee K-8 School
0.6 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.6 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.8 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
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.9 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
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi | #721 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.0 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
Compass School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.2 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
Mother Caroline Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 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
1.1 mi
McCormack Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.7 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
1.7 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.1 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
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.5 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.8 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.0 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
C+
New Mission High School
3.3 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
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2025
$3,550
Original listing
Agent: Lillian Colman Office: Kava Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 5, 2025 New Listing Added $3,550 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
53 days
Price per Sq Ft
$2
Total Price Drop
-$200

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Lillian Colman
Listing Office Kava Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CT008639
Office MLS ID AC0746
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