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.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
28 Melville Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
5beds
3,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
7,547 Square Feet Lot
$1,104,900 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$4,998 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,104,900
$1.02M - $1.20M
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Elongated drivewayLandscaped groundsExtraordinary craftsmanship
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Listed by:
Charles Maneikis 617-645-5417,
The Maneikis Companies, Inc. 617-645-5417
Bought with:
Christopher Mehr
Full Circle Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73459222
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,150
- Total interior livable area: 3,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
- Waterfront features: Bay, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,547 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:17 P:01005 S:000,1302522
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Dorchester
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,111,800
- Annual tax amount: $12,875
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-6.4%$349/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73459222 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Contingent | $1,175,000$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73459222 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73459222 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,875 +0.8% | $1,111,800 -5.1% |
| 2024 | $12,776 +8.6% | $1,172,100 +7% |
| 2023 | $11,769 +7.6% | $1,095,800 +9% |
| 2022 | $10,938 +3.7% | $1,005,300 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $10,550 +28.4% | $988,800 +27.1% |
| 2020 | $8,216 +6% | $778,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $7,748 +8.6% | $735,100 +8% |
| 2018 | $7,135 +315.8% | $680,800 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,716 -75% | $667,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,864 -2.4% | $624,000 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $7,033 -3.6% | $580,800 +4.6% |
| 2013 | $7,294 +7.6% | $555,100 +6.8% |
| 2012 | $6,778 +2% | $519,800 |
| 2011 | $6,648 +6.8% | $519,800 -0.8% |
| 2010 | $6,226 +1.7% | $524,100 -9% |
| 2009 | $6,121 -7.6% | $575,800 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $6,624 -1.3% | $603,800 -1.1% |
| 2007 | $6,713 | $610,800 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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- NAHenderson Inclusion Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Lee K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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