31 Mellen Street

Boston, MA 02124

$998,000
Price
7
Beds
3
Baths
3,324 Sq. Ft.
$300 / Sq. Ft.
3,324
Sq. Ft.
$300
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rarely available Philadelphia-style Victorian two-family on coveted Ashmont Hill! This home offers not only a slice of architectural history (only 3 owners since 1900!) , but also an incredible investment opportunity. There is flexibility to owner-occupy one unit while renting out the other or capitalize on dual rental income streams. The home boasts original woodwork, stained glass, & built-in cabinetry. The first-floor unit features three bedrooms, a formal living room, dining room, butler’s pantry...Rarely available Philadelphia-style Victorian two-family on coveted Ashmont Hill! This home offers not only a slice of architectural history (only 3 owners since 1900!) , but also an incredible investment opportunity. There is flexibility to owner-occupy one unit while renting out the other or capitalize on dual rental income streams. The home boasts original woodwork, stained glass, & built-in cabinetry. The first-floor unit features three bedrooms, a formal living room, dining room, butler’s pantry with wet bar, and a kitchen with laundry. The second-floor unit, previously owner-occupied, offers spacious living areas, kitchen & pantry, two balconies, laundry room, & four bedrooms including a primary bedroom. Large backyard with separate seating areas for each unit. Proximity to Red Line and shops along Dorchester Avenue. With its prime location and versatile layout, this Ashmont Hills classic is a rare find for investors and owner-occupiers alike. Are you ready to be owner number 4?
  1. Listed by O'Connor & Highland • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
  2. Listed by Mark Bonin • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details for 31 Mellen Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester's Ashmont
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester's Ashmont, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, O'Connor & Highland; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Mark Bonin
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2024 03:35 AM

Property Details for 31 Mellen Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73226033
Days on Market8
Taxes$10,222 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, O'Connor & Highland; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Mark Bonin
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Building Information for 31 Mellen Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,310 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,298 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,446

Property Taxes

$852

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31 Mellen Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3324.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Philadelphia, Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Shower/bath on second floor is not functional due to a leak.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:17 P:04706 S:000,1310912
  • Assessments: $937,800
  • Book: 36571
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $21,600.00
  • NOI: $21,600.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $1,800.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 31 Mellen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 31 Mellen Street

Taxable ValueLand$273,800Additions$664,000Total$937,800
Tax Record2024$10,222 ($852 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,310 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:04706 S:000

Schools near 31 Mellen Street

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Lee Academy
PublicPK to 3

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Public2 to 12

Techboston Academy
Public6 to 12

Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, O'Connor & Highland; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Mark Bonin

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