18 Melvin Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton

$358,000

2

Beds

1

Baths

813

Sq Ft

$440

Price/Sq Ft

1910

Year Built

Condominium

Type

49

Days on Market

Sold Listed Aug 12, 2015 • MLS# 71888423 Copied! • Updated Oct 1, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $348,000

Final Sale Price: $358,000

Difference: +$10,000 (+2.9%)

Performance Metrics

102.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

49

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $428

Sale $/sq ft: $440

This property sold for $440 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 49 days on market before selling.

About this home

Renoveted 2BR/1BA new Kitchen and Bathroom located in Brighton on Brookline borderline! Common areas have recently been painted and recarpeted. Newer roof. Laundry and locked storage area in basement. Close to parks, Whole Foods, Green Line T (B and C lines), Washington Square in Brookline. Pets allowed! Offers due by Monday at 3:00 pm and will be reviewed by Tuesday 10 am. First showings at open house on Sunday 8/16th from 1- 2:30 pm.

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Property History

Market Insights

34.2%

Price Range

51

Total Days on Market

2

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73428475

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Oct 29, 2025

$529,000

MLS #73428475

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72496810

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Jul 25, 2019

$458,000

MLS #72496810

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✓

Sold

Oct 1, 2015

$358,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 51

🏠

Listed for Sale

Aug 12, 2015

$348,000

Original listing

Agent: Alex Kuzakovsky Office: Centre Realty Group

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/29/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$529,000	-	-	MLS #73428475
07/25/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$458,000	-	-	MLS #72496810
10/01/2015	✓ Sold	$358,000	-	-	Property sold
08/12/2015	🏠 Listed for Sale	$348,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2006	$2,991	$252,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,991

Tax Year 2006

HOA Fee

$328

Monthly

Assessed Value

$252,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1910

Living Area 813 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry In Basement, In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Off Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,991

Assessed Value $252,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $328 Monthly

Fee Includes Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds

Amenities Hot Water, Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Brownstone"]

Unit/Building 12

Sq Ft Source Appraiser

Documents Other (see Remarks)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 51 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1910

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

813 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

1

Entry Level

3

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: In Basement, In Building

Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910

Effective Year (Renovated): 1910

Structure Type: Brownstone

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Off Street

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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Brighton

18 Melvin Ave # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alex Kuzakovsky

Listing Office Centre Realty Group

Office Phone 617-332-0077

Agent MLS ID BB800666

Office MLS ID BB5200

Listing Data Updated Oct 1, 2015 2:40 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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