55-57 Melville Avenue

Boston, MA 02124

$1,298,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
3
Baths
4,100 Sq. Ft.
$317 / Sq. Ft.
4,100
Sq. Ft.
$317
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing 55 Melville Avenue… Charm and elegance adorn this capacious, sun-drenched Queen Anne Victorian home. Located in highly sought-after Melville Park, it offers a gracious layout with formal living areas, hardwood floors and high ceilings on all three floors. It is filled with beautiful turn-of-the-century details including dentil moldings, stained glass, decorative fireplaces, newell posts, pocket doors, rounded bay windows, and pantries with leaded glass cabinets. The units are well-maintained...Introducing 55 Melville Avenue… Charm and elegance adorn this capacious, sun-drenched Queen Anne Victorian home. Located in highly sought-after Melville Park, it offers a gracious layout with formal living areas, hardwood floors and high ceilings on all three floors. It is filled with beautiful turn-of-the-century details including dentil moldings, stained glass, decorative fireplaces, newell posts, pocket doors, rounded bay windows, and pantries with leaded glass cabinets. The units are well-maintained and the rental income has upside potential. The outdoor area includes a large fenced backyard with an expansive composite deck and front porches on the first and second floors. 2-car garage parking and plenty of off-street parking available. Just steps to the Shawmut Red Line T stop.
  1. Listed by Declan O'Toole • SelectRE Boston

Property Details for 55-57 Melville Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of SelectRE Boston, Declan O'Toole

Sold By Liang Properties LLC, Jack Liang

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2022 07:57 AM

Property Details for 55-57 Melville Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72976818
Days on Market15
Taxes$9,545 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1910
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of SelectRE Boston, Declan O'Toole

Sold By Liang Properties LLC, Jack Liang

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Building Information for 55-57 Melville Avenue

Stories4Residences2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,103 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,879 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,084

Property Taxes

$795

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55-57 Melville Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4100.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Tile Floor, Hardwood Floors, Stone/Ceramic Tile Floor)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Crown Molding, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, High Speed Internet Hookup, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband), Unit 2(Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Mudroom), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Unit 1 Balcony/Deck, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Oil), Unit 2(Central Heat, Gas)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BWSC
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:17 P:00844 S:000,1297483
  • Assessments: $894,600
  • Book: 53240
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $69,000.00
  • NOI: $69,000.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $5,750.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2-4

Property History for 55-57 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 55-57 Melville Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$415,500Additions$794,800Total$1,210,300
Tax Record2024$13,192 ($1,099 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,058 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,058 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,103 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1910Year Renovated2004ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:00844 S:000

Schools near 55-57 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 - 9 to 12
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

Dorchester Academy
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of SelectRE Boston, Declan O'Toole

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