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18 Melvin Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$529,000
Est. $3,960/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
831
Sq Ft
$637
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 10, 2025 • MLS# 73428475 Copied!

About this home

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm & modern convenience in this beautifully updated 2-bed, 1-bath condo on a peaceful tree-lined street in Brighton. With its tall ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors & oversized windows, this home feels inviting the moment you step inside. A modern kitchen w/ granite countertops & stainless-steel appliances flows seamlessly into a sun-filled living area, complete w/ a private balcony. The Green B line is outside your door & in close proximity to the C & D lines as well. One block over is Whole Foods, plus the cafés, restaurants, & shops of Washington Square and Coolidge Corner are nearby. Here, you get the best of Brookline amenities w/ Brighton prices. In a professionally managed building, this unit offers style, comfort, and unbeatable convenience in one of Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GOZANI SHAI
Mailing Address 38 YORK TERRACE, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $435,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,482
CPA Surcharge 1% ($35)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,517

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $435,600 $435,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 9, 2022 $434,000
Jul 6, 2022 $447,800
Feb 17, 2022 $419,565
Jan 10, 2022 $446,000
Dec 28, 2021 $380,000
Nov 29, 2021 $360,000
Nov 5, 2021 $1
Nov 2, 2021 $490,000
Jun 2, 2021 $615,000
Apr 29, 2021 $1
Jan 28, 2020 $1
Aug 16, 2019 $298,000
Jul 25, 2019 $458,000
Jun 26, 2019 $1
Mar 23, 2018 $9 88101/2RL
Jul 3, 2017 $420,000 87182/1RL
Jun 23, 2017 $436,000 87143/8RL
May 5, 2017 $335,000 86965/0RL
Sep 7, 2016 $9 86079/0RL
Jul 31, 2015 $351,000 84630/6RL
Apr 1, 2015 $360,000 84177/6RL
Jan 2, 2015 $225,000 33333/333
Jun 16, 2014 $301,000 83214/0RL
Mar 11, 2014 $250,000 82917/6RL
Nov 6, 2013 $9 82544/2RL
Aug 30, 2013 $140,125 82291/2RL
Jun 28, 2012 $264,000 80534/0RL
Apr 26, 2012 $269,900 80290/8RL
Feb 7, 2011 $9 78769/4RL
Dec 31, 2010 $240,000 78636/6RL
Dec 16, 2010 $240,000 78569/7RL
Dec 1, 2009 $242,500 77205/5RL
Jul 2, 2007 $187,000 73949/0RL
May 21, 2007 $341,000 73744/3RL
Jan 5, 2007 $235,000 73129/1RL
Jan 2, 2007 $194,000 99999/999
Oct 27, 2006 $233,000 72804/3RL
May 2, 2006 $9 71956/2RL
Jan 2, 2006 $314,000 33333/333
May 27, 2005 $322,000 70173/1RL
Dec 13, 2001 $117,000 62569/4RL
Sep 17, 2001 $175,000 62090/0RL
May 29, 1998 $97,500 56705/6RL
Feb 2, 1998 $95,000 56177/5RL
Nov 6, 1997 $62,000 55843/9RL
Oct 10, 1997 $78,900 55750/8RL
Aug 8, 1997 $75,000 55497/2RL
Apr 30, 1996 $65,000 53813/1RL
Nov 29, 1994 $46,000 52102/0RL
Jun 12, 1991 $72,500 C4013/3RL
Nov 3, 1989 $9 C4012/3RL

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (86.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
831 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,000
Final Sale Price: $529,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $637
Sale $/sq ft: $637
This property sold for $637 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$637/sq ft
Area Average
$324/sq ft
Difference
+96.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 831 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $5,708
Assessed Value $492,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

18 Melvin Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Winship Elementary School
0.8 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Edison Elementary School
1.0 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.2 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.2 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.7 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.8 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.1 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.4 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.5 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.1 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.3 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 29, 2025
$529,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2025
$529,000
Original listing
Agent: Abode with Us Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 10, 2025 New Listing Added $529,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$637

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,708 $492,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,708
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$609
Monthly
Assessed Value
$492,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Abode with Us Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM347143
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Oct 29, 2025 4:37 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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