28 Melville Ave, Boston, MA 02124
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$1,175,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
3150 SQFT
0.17 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Own a piece of Boston history! Welcome to 28 Melville Avenue, a distinguished Tudor-style historic home nestled on one of Dorchester’s most sought-after streets. Built in 1891 by renowned builder Julian H. Mason for Robert Brown Jr. and his wife Hester Brown—this residence is a rare architectural gem exuding timeless elegance. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 grand living rooms, 3 baths, a 2 car oversized garage + elongated driveway and 3,150 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot. Recent updates include fully insulated, knob-and-tube removed, and landscaped grounds. This home showcases extraordinary craftsmanship boasting original plasterwork created through a unique clay modeling technique, intricate decorative moldings featuring thistles, Tudor roses, and interlacing moons, and stunning wainscoting and cornices in the dining room. The library is finished in rich cypress, while the hall and staircase feature oak detailing. Now is the time for its 2026 customization/updating.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Laundromat
  • Marina
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Sewer District: MWRA

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3150
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Granite
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Bay
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73459222
  • Last Updated: 12/03/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
12/03/2025New$1,175,000$373MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Charles Maneikis, The Maneikis Companies, Inc.
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
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