$1,175,000

28 Melville Ave, Boston, MA 02124

5 beds |
3 baths |
3,150 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1890
7,405sqft lot
2 car garage
$373/sqft
Listed 15 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: December 3, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: The Maneikis Companies, Inc. : 617-645-5417
Listing Agent:: Charles Maneikis : 617-645-5417
MLS ID:: 73459222

Appliances: Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement: FullBulkheadSump PumpConcreteUnfinished
Flooring: WoodTileHardwood
A/C: None
Heating: Hot Water
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 3
Disability Feature: None

General: PorchRain GuttersProfessional LandscapingSprinkler System
Style: Colonial
Parking: DetachedPaved DriveOff StreetTandemPaved

Roofing: Shingle
General: FrameGranite

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Suffolk

Zoning: R1W:17 P:01005 S:0001302522

Utilities: for Gas Rangefor Electric Dryer100 Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Charles Maneikis, The Maneikis Companies, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Dr. William Henderson Lower School

1669 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02122

Grades PK-4

0.31 miles away

Joseph Lee K-8 School

155 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124

Grades PK-8

0.61 miles away

Boston Arts Academy

11 Charles St, Dorchester, MA, 02122

Grades 9-12

0.58 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.