4R Melville Avenue, Boston, MA 02124
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$799,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1250 SQFT
0.12 Acre
$377 HOA

Property Description

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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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Second Floor
  • Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Open Floor Plan, Peninsula, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting
  • Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Washer, Washer - ENERGY STAR, Washer Hookup

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Stained Glass

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Living Room Level: Second Floor
  • Living Room Features: Balcony / Deck, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Slab, Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Other (See Remarks), Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Carriage Shed, Deeded, Work Area
  • Parking Features: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1250
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Carriage House
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Slab
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level, Shared Drive
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73295384
  • Last Updated: 09/27/24
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $377
  • Reqd Own Association: Yes

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/26/2024New$799,000$639MLSPIN
09/23/2024Active$799,000$639MLSPIN
09/19/2024New$799,000$639MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Leslie MacKinnon, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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