Own a piece of Boston history! Welcome to 28 Melville Avenue, a distinguished Tudor-style historic home nestled on one of Dorchester’s most sought-after streets. Built in 1891 by renowned builder Julian H. Mason for Robert Brown Jr. and his wife Hester Brown—this residence is a rare architectural gem exuding timeless elegance. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 grand living rooms, 3 baths, a 2 car oversized garage + elongated driveway and 3,150 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot. Recent updates include fully insulated, knob-and-tube removed, and landscaped grounds. This home showcases extraordinary craftsmanship boasting original plasterwork created through a unique clay modeling technique, intricate decorative moldings featuring thistles, Tudor roses, and interlacing moons, and stunning wainscoting and cornices in the dining room. The library is finished in rich cypress, while the hall and staircase feature oak detailing. Now is the time for its 2026 customization/updating.
Property Details
Price:
$1,175,000
MLS #:
73459222
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Dorchester
Neighborhood:
dorchestersdorchestercenter
Listed Date:
Dec 3, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,150
Total Sq Ft:
3,150
Lot Size:
7,547 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1890
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Parking Spots
6
Roof
Shingle
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$12,875
Map
Community
- Address28 Melville Ave Boston MA
- SubdivisionDorchester
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Dec 08, 2025
288
Single Family Listed
169
Avg DOM
663
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,916,443
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Dorchester subdivision, 28 Melville Ave Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $1,175,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,150 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1890. The current price per square foot is $373. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $663. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,916,443. To schedule a showing of MLS#73459222 at 28 Melville Ave in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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28 Melville Ave
Boston, MA