Offer Accepted, Open House Canceled. This elegant, 1890 Georgian Revival is a seamless blend of period details, quality craftsmanship along with today's conveniences & upgrades. You'll experience a sense of arrival as you enter the open center hallway; notice the 10' ceilings throughout! Enjoy holidays in the spacious dining room, living room, & den, and relax by one of the working fireplaces in living room, den, or master bedroom. The tastefully updated kitchen has a butler's pantry & ample cabinet space. Take in the beauty of the backyard from the oversized mahogany deck where you & guests will enjoy warm weather. There is a newer roof (2019), 3rd floor heat pumps (2017), remodeled baths, & more updates! Upstairs you'll find 3 large bedrooms, incl. a master suite w/large walk-in closet & private bath. Need space for guests, au pair, or an office? The finished 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms, a bonus room, a full bath. Charge your EV in the 2-car detached garage.
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
27 Melville Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
5beds
4,133sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,576,600 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$5,907 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Jennifer Juliano 508-294-0778,
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest 508-877-6500
Bought with:
Alan Nguyen
Choose Boston, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73239621
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Remodeled, Washer Hookup
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Upgraded, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Hot Water, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Bathroom - Full, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Play Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,133
- Total interior livable area: 4,133 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: W:17 P:00963 S:000,1302174
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian,Antique,Georgian,Colonial Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Melville Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,406,800
- Annual tax amount: $15,334
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
- Listing terms: Delayed Occupancy
- Exclusions: Ev Charger. Dining Room Light Negotiable
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2024 | Sold | $1,400,000-3.4%$339/sqft |
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| 7/20/2024 | Contingent | $1,450,000$351/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$351/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Contingent | $1,450,000$351/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+1.8%$351/sqft |
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| 5/20/2024 | Contingent | $1,425,000$345/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+35.7%$345/sqft |
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| 5/25/2017 | Sold | $1,050,000+5.5%$254/sqft |
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| 3/6/2017 | Pending sale | $995,000$241/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72124387 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $995,000+37.2%$241/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72124387 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $725,000+237.2%$175/sqft |
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| 2/10/1998 | Sold | $215,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,149 +5.3% | $1,394,600 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $15,334 +8.6% | $1,406,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $14,125 +7.6% | $1,315,200 +9% |
| 2022 | $13,128 +3.4% | $1,206,600 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $12,698 +29.7% | $1,190,100 +28.4% |
| 2020 | $9,788 +6.4% | $926,900 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $9,199 +39.5% | $872,800 +38.7% |
| 2018 | $6,594 +501.1% | $629,200 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,097 -82.7% | $617,100 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $6,349 -3.3% | $577,200 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $6,565 -2.4% | $542,100 +5.9% |
| 2013 | $6,728 +11.6% | $512,000 +10.7% |
| 2012 | $6,031 +2% | $462,500 |
| 2011 | $5,915 +6.6% | $462,500 -1% |
| 2010 | $5,548 -1.3% | $467,000 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $5,623 -7.5% | $529,000 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $6,082 +1.8% | $554,400 +2% |
| 2007 | $5,972 | $543,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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