Nestled in Boston's historic Bay Village, a meticulously renovated Greek Revival single-family home blending 19th-century charm w/ modern luxury. Fully renovated in 2017 offering 3+ beds, 2.5 baths across 2,590sqft. Current owners performed numerous upgrades, enhancing both style & functionality. Main level boasts a spacious parlor with gas fireplace, custom built-ins and deck. Chef's kitchen, located on the garden level, is designed for dining and true indoor-outdoor living featuring bi-folding patio doors. Expansive primary suite features massive walk-in closet, spa-like en-suite, and dedicated laundry ROOM. The sun-soaked penthouse level is illuminated by five skylights, offering versatility as a 4th bedroom, family room, office, home gym etc. Additional features: 2 queen sized guest bedrooms w/ custom closets, designer baths, hardwood floors throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, central air and AMPLE custom storage. Ideally located. Residents benefit from discounted parking at Revere Hotel
Sold for $3,070,250
$3,070,250
28 Melrose St, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
2,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
878 Square Feet Lot
$3,097,000 Zestimate®
$1,185/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,097,000
$2.82M - $3.41M
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Gas fireplaceCentral airSun-soaked penthouse levelDedicated laundry roomDesigner bathsSpacious parlorExpansive primary suite
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Listed by:
SellBoston Team 508-479-0880,
SellBoston LLC 508-479-0880
Bought with:
Kerrianne Ciccone
William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73353879
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,590
- Total interior livable area: 2,590 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,590
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Leased, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 878 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:00185 S:000,3357949
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,973,200
- Annual tax amount: $30,738
- Date on market: 1/3/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $3,070,250-0.8%$1,185/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Contingent | $3,095,000$1,195/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,095,000+17.2%$1,195/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Sold | $2,640,000-1.3%$1,019/sqft |
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| 10/20/2019 | Pending sale | $2,675,000$1,033/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,675,000+7%$1,033/sqft |
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| 4/13/2018 | Sold | $2,500,000-3.7%$965/sqft |
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| 3/10/2018 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$1,002/sqft |
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| 3/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+1.8%$1,002/sqft |
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| 12/13/2017 | Listing removed | $2,550,000$985/sqft |
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| 11/8/2017 | Price change | $2,550,000-1%$985/sqft |
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| 10/25/2017 | Price change | $2,575,000-0.8%$994/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Price change | $2,595,000-2%$1,002/sqft |
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| 9/12/2017 | Price change | $2,649,000-1.3%$1,023/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Price change | $2,685,000-0.4%$1,037/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Price change | $2,695,000-1.8%$1,041/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Price change | $2,745,000-1.8%$1,060/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+107%$1,079/sqft |
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| 2/29/2016 | Sold | $1,350,000$521/sqft |
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| 10/20/2014 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 10/11/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,430 +12.1% | $2,973,200 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $30,703 +5.5% | $2,816,800 +4% |
| 2023 | $29,090 +2.6% | $2,708,600 +4% |
| 2022 | $28,347 +8.1% | $2,605,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $26,226 +6% | $2,457,900 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $24,736 +3.2% | $2,342,400 +3% |
| 2019 | $23,977 +12.6% | $2,274,900 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $21,301 +759.2% | $2,032,556 +72.7% |
| 2017 | $2,479 -79.1% | $1,177,000 +9% |
| 2016 | $11,878 +6.1% | $1,079,800 +16.8% |
| 2015 | $11,197 +9.5% | $924,600 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $10,230 +3.4% | $813,200 +8% |
| 2013 | $9,893 +3.2% | $752,900 +2.5% |
| 2012 | $9,582 +8.1% | $734,800 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $8,860 +9.8% | $692,700 +2% |
| 2010 | $8,068 +5.2% | $679,100 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $7,672 -2.9% | $721,700 +0.2% |
| 2008 | $7,904 -10.6% | $720,500 -10.4% |
| 2007 | $8,840 +22.8% | $804,400 +24.3% |
| 2006 | $7,196 +4.9% | $647,100 +1.2% |
| 2005 | $6,860 +9.3% | $639,300 +3.4% |
| 2004 | $6,277 +11.6% | $618,400 +24.2% |
| 2003 | $5,624 +5.8% | $498,100 +3.1% |
| 2002 | $5,317 +6.6% | $482,900 +27.3% |
| 2000 | $4,989 | $379,400 |
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Neighborhood: Bay Village
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Bay Village
- 28 Melrose St
