18 Melville Avenue

Boston, MA 02124

$1,195,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,788 Sq. Ft.
$206 / Sq. Ft.
5,788
Sq. Ft.
$206
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With its commanding presence on historic Melville Avenue, the Terhune house offers a palatial and stately exterior with a warm, classic and elegant interior. The entry hall opens to a winding stair and several large entertainment-sized living spaces. The formal dining room has coffered ceilings, wainscoting and one of three fireplaces on the first floor. Friends and family will gather in the marble and walnut kitchen with large center island and chef's range. A second floor lofted library overlooks...With its commanding presence on historic Melville Avenue, the Terhune house offers a palatial and stately exterior with a warm, classic and elegant interior. The entry hall opens to a winding stair and several large entertainment-sized living spaces. The formal dining room has coffered ceilings, wainscoting and one of three fireplaces on the first floor. Friends and family will gather in the marble and walnut kitchen with large center island and chef's range. A second floor lofted library overlooks the beauty below and has six bedrooms (one with fireplace), laundry and a show-stopping paneled billiards room with fireplace and half bath to cap off an evening with good cheer. Architectural details abound and include inlaid floors, pocket doors, French doors, spindle work, stained glass, columns, arches and more all illuminated by a glorious southern exposure. Outdoor features include a generous fenced back yard with patio/deck, front and side porches and lovely perennial border gardens.
  1. Listed by Lee Robinson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Don Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 18 Melville Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial, Victorian, Antique
Style
Garden, Colonial, Victorian, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lee Robinson; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Don Benoit

Sold By RE/MAX On The River, Inc., The Forzese Group

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:29 AM

Property Details for 18 Melville Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72394106
Days on Market8
Taxes$9,308 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1889
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lee Robinson; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Don Benoit

Sold By RE/MAX On The River, Inc., The Forzese Group

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Building Information for 18 Melville Avenue

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,950 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,297 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,522

Property Taxes

$776

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 18 Melville Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5788.0
  • Color: Gray/Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Melville Park
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Media Room, Gallery
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BOST
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 345.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 23.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 231.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 399.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1302179
  • Assessments: $888,200
  • Book: 44226
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 18 Melville Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 18 Melville Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$369,500Additions$958,900Total$1,328,400
Tax Record2023$14,267 ($1,189 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt5,788 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,788 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2009ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:00969 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 18 Melville Avenue

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Joseph Lee School
PublicPK to 8

Community Academy Of Science And Health
Public9 to 12

Holmes Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lee Robinson; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Don Benoit

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