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  • $1,297,200

    38 Melville Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

    4beds
    3,452sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,297,200 Zestimate®
    $376/sqft
    $3,847 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,297,200

    $1.21M - $1.39M

    $3,847/mo

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    What's special

    OFFER ACCEPTED. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. Spacious, sunny two family on one of Dorchester's prettiest avenues. Unit #1 is a large first floor one bedroom unit (easily transformed into a two bedroom) with beautiful wood floors, bay windows, & fireplace. Kitchen with separate dining area. The unit also a has roomy private back deck overlooking the garden & exclusive basement laundry. First floor is currently being used as owner's studio & therefore will be delivered vacant. Unit #2 is two floors of open, contemporary living. Easy flow throughout living/dining area complete with bar & wine fridge. Office/play area adjacent to LR. Sleek modern kitchen with quartz counters is enhanced with french doors leading to the covered porch. A guest room & a full bath round out the first floor. Second floor hosts the master bedroom & second bedroom, full bath, laundry & large walk in closet. The large, grassy, fenced yard with established plantings is perfect for entertaining & pets.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,452 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: DORCW17P01000S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Dorchester

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $376/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,128,400
    • Annual tax amount: $13,067

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2018Sold$959,000$278/sqft
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    1/26/2018Pending sale$959,000$278/sqft
    Source: Great Spaces Real Estate #72273048 Report a problem
    1/22/2018Listed for sale$959,000+66.8%$278/sqft
    Source: Great Spaces Real Estate #72273048 Report a problem
    9/29/2004Sold$575,000$167/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,067 +14.5%$1,128,400 +7.8%
    2024$11,413 +10.7%$1,047,100 +9%
    2023$10,314 +3.7%$960,300 +5%
    2022$9,950 +2%$914,500
    2021$9,758 +21.8%$914,500 +20.6%
    2020$8,010 +10.3%$758,500 +10%
    2019$7,265 +15.9%$689,300 +15.3%
    2018$6,267 +490.3%$598,000
    2017$1,062 -82.9%$598,000 +6%
    2016$6,208 +8%$564,400 +18.9%
    2015$5,747 +10.9%$474,600 +20.4%
    2013$5,180 +10.9%$394,208 +10%
    2012$4,672 +1.9%$358,300
    2011$4,583 +3.3%$358,300 -4%
    2010$4,435 +4%$373,300 -6.9%
    2009$4,264 -23.6%$401,100 -21.1%
    2008$5,578 -0.3%$508,500 -0.1%
    2007$5,594 $509,000
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    Neighborhood: South Dorchester

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