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4 Melville Ave. # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$779,000
Est. $4,516/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,250
Sq Ft
$623
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1890
Year Built
77
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 19, 2024 • MLS# 73292715 Copied!

About this home

Prepare to fall in love with this charming 19th-century Carriage House on the Merrihew Manor estate, a rare jewel in the Melville Park neighborhood. This historic home, reimagined with modern touches, retains its Queen Anne charm with original period details like beamed ceilings, French doors, wide plank wood floors and a cupola with a weathervane. Spread over two levels, featuring an open living space with a vaulted-ceiling living room, gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with counter seating and a large deck. The home boasts a spacious bedroom, two full bathrooms and a versatile first-floor space for a home office, den or potential extra bedroom. A unique bonus area opens to the yard via stable doors - perfect for a studio, workshop, or creative expansion. The basement offers laundry, storage and potential for further development. Including a high-efficiency boiler, new mini-split systems and two deeded parking spaces. Only a few blocks from the Red Line, this is city living at its best!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TRAN PHUC
Mailing Address MELVILLE, DORCHESTER, MA, 02124

Land Use

Use Code 109
Description Multiple Houses
Style Victorian

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,844,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $18,977
CPA Surcharge 1% ($179)
Estimated Annual Tax $19,156

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $298,600 $1,545,600 $1,844,200

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 (87.5% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,250 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $779,000
Difference: $20,000 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $639
Sale $/sq ft: $623
This property sold for $623 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 77 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$623/sq ft
Area Average
$332/sq ft
Difference
+87.7%

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 1890
Living Area 1,250 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Detached, Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

4 Melville Ave. # 2, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

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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
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.3 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.3 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Lee K-8 School
0.5 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.5 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi | #721 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.9 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 34.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
631 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.9 mi | #275 of 346 | Score: 43.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
786 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Compass School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.0 mi | #735 of 824 | Score: 33.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
329 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.2 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.6 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.1 mi
McCormack Middle
2.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.7 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.4 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
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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.0 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
3.2 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

78
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 6, 2025
$779,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 78
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Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2024
$779,000
Original listing
Agent: Leslie MacKinnon Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 19, 2024 New Listing Added $779,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
77 days
Price per Sq Ft
$623

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2024 $0 $0

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Tax Year 2024
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Leslie MacKinnon
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID CT008838
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jan 6, 2025 5:39 PM EST
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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