18 Melville Avenue
18 Melville Avenue
$1,195,000
6
2
1
5,788
5,788
$206
Sold 11/8/18
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.
- Listed by Lee Robinson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Listed by Don Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 18 Melville Avenue
Town
Boston
MLS AreaDorchester
AreaMA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Architectural StyleColonial, Victorian, Antique
StyleGarden, Colonial, Victorian, Antique
Garage Spaces0
Parking Spaces3.00
Parking Spaces Total3
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:29 AM
Property Details for 18 Melville Avenue
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 72394106 |
Days on Market | 8 |
Taxes | $9,308 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
Year Built | 1889 |
County | Suffolk County |
Location
Building Information for 18 Melville Avenue
Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,950 SF
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$7,297 per month
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Property Information for 18 Melville Avenue
Property History for 18 Melville Avenue
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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 |
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Public - | PK to 1 | |||
Public - | PK to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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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