21 Melville Ave, located in premier Melville Park, a gorgeous tree-lined street with grand period homes & beautiful gardens. This 2 family home offers character and charm. Each unit has a gracious layout with formal living and dining areas, hardwood floors, high ceilings, fireplaces in both units and the gorgeous coffered ceilings in unit 1 are just one of the many beautiful details this home offers. Extra-large country kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space, updated appliances, and exposed brick. 2 beds/1 full bath, and mudroom. Second unit consists of 2 levels. The first level of unit 2 has a spacious living and dining room, kitchen with lovely breakfast nook area. 2 beds/2 full bath. Additionally, large attic space currently being used as extra living space, 3rd bedroom is on this level. Outdoor area includes a large backyard, front porch, 2-car garage. Centrally located, less than 5 minute walk to public transit with easy access to the highway.
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
21 Melville Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
6beds
3,415sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$1,309,400 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$3,901 Estimated rent
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$1.19M - $1.44M
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Front porchExposed brickLovely breakfast nook areaHardwood floorsGorgeous tree-lined streetLarge backyardBeautiful gardens
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Listed by:
Christina Clancy Daoud 617-759-8308,
All Things Real Estate, Inc. 781-820-9722,
Christopher Buono 781-820-9722
Bought with:
Christina Clancy Daoud
All Things Real Estate, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73346780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Dining Room, Loft
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,415
- Total interior livable area: 3,415 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,415
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: W:17 P:00961 S:000,1302172
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Varies per Unit
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $381/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,095,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,941
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Total actual rent: 5550
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000+2%$381/sqft |
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| 3/29/2025 | Contingent | $1,274,900$373/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,274,900+2%$373/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$366/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$366/sqft |
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| 9/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,550$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,199 +10.5% | $1,139,800 +4% |
| 2024 | $11,941 +10.7% | $1,095,500 +9% |
| 2023 | $10,790 +3.7% | $1,004,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $10,410 +2% | $956,800 |
| 2021 | $10,209 +24.4% | $956,800 +23.1% |
| 2020 | $8,206 +10.3% | $777,100 +10% |
| 2019 | $7,443 +12.6% | $706,200 +12% |
| 2018 | $6,610 +303.8% | $630,700 |
| 2017 | $1,637 -75% | $630,700 +6% |
| 2016 | $6,547 +12.5% | $595,200 +23.9% |
| 2015 | $5,819 +7.7% | $480,500 +16.8% |
| 2013 | $5,404 +11.3% | $411,300 +10.4% |
| 2012 | $4,857 +0.4% | $372,500 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $4,840 +3.6% | $378,400 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $4,674 +0.7% | $393,400 -9.9% |
| 2009 | $4,643 -24.2% | $436,800 -21.8% |
| 2008 | $6,128 +1% | $558,600 +1.2% |
| 2007 | $6,065 | $551,900 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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- NAHenderson Inclusion Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.3 mi
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