4 R Melville Avenue

Boston, MA 02124

$789,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,250 Sq. Ft.
$631 / Sq. Ft.
1,250
Sq. Ft.
$631
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!

Listing Agents

  1. MacKinnon & Co

    MacKinnon & Co

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 4 R Melville Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Carriage House
Style
Carriage House
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2024 03:06 AM

Property Details for 4 R Melville Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73295384
Days on Market34
Taxes-
HOA Fees$377 / month
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building Information for 4 R Melville Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,203 SF

Property Information for 4 R Melville Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1250.0
  • Color: Teal
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Appraiser
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Melville Park
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Slab
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Work Area, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Deeded
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wainscoting,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wainscoting
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: City has previously assessed the Carriage House as a 2-bed,currently used as a1-bed. Buyer to complete their own due diligence. Fireplace pilot needs to be relit. Taxes TBD,this is the first time the Carriage House has sold. Also listed as a condo in MLS.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1302186
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 70430
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RESI
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Slab
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 4 R Melville Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 4 R Melville Avenue

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Holmes Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Lee K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Techboston Academy
Public6 to 12

Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

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4 R Melville Avenue is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02124. This property was listed for sale on September 26, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $789,000. This listing's school district is Boston School District. Nearby schools include Holmes Elementary School, Lee K-8 School and Techboston Academy. 4 R Melville Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,250 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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