
27 Melville Ave Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Fields Corner West NeighborhoodHighlights
- Medical Services
- 4-minute walk to Shawmut Station
- Custom Closet System
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Open Floorplan
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of August 2024Offer Accepted, Open House Canceled. This elegant, 1890 Georgian Revival is a seamless blend of period details, quality craftsmanship along with today's conveniences & upgrades. You'll experience a sense of arrival as you enter the open center hallway; notice the 10' ceilings throughout! Enjoy holidays in the spacious dining room, living room, & den, and relax by one of the working fireplaces in living room, den, or master bedroom. The tastefully updated kitchen has a butler's pantry & ample cabinet space. Take in the beauty of the backyard from the oversized mahogany deck where you & guests will enjoy warm weather. There is a newer roof (2019), 3rd floor heat pumps (2017), remodeled baths, & more updates! Upstairs you'll find 3 large bedrooms, incl. a master suite w/large walk-in closet & private bath. Need space for guests, au pair, or an office? The finished 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms, a bonus room, a full bath. Charge your EV in the 2-car detached garage.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,334
Year Built
- Built in 1890 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Georgian Colonial Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Colonial Revival Architecture
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,133 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Bonus Room
- Play Room
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Parquet
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Linen Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 1 Cooling Zone
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heat Pump System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W:17 P:00963 S:000,1302174
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Melville Park Subdivision
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/08/2024 08/08/24 | Sold | $1,400,000 | -3.4% | $339 / Sq Ft |
07/17/2024 07/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/12/2024 07/12/24 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | 0.0% | $351 / Sq Ft |
06/04/2024 06/04/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/30/2024 05/30/24 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | 0.0% | $351 / Sq Ft |
05/30/2024 05/30/24 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | +1.8% | $351 / Sq Ft |
05/20/2024 05/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/16/2024 05/16/24 | For Sale | $1,425,000 | +35.7% | $345 / Sq Ft |
05/25/2017 05/25/17 | Sold | $1,050,000 | 0.0% | $299 / Sq Ft |
04/01/2017 04/01/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/27/2017 03/27/17 | Off Market | $1,050,000 | -- | -- |
03/05/2017 03/05/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/01/2017 03/01/17 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $283 / Sq Ft |
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $16,149 | $1,394,600 | $452,000 | $942,600 |
2024 | $15,334 | $1,406,800 | $361,100 | $1,045,700 |
2023 | $14,125 | $1,315,200 | $337,600 | $977,600 |
2022 | $13,128 | $1,206,600 | $309,700 | $896,900 |
2021 | $12,698 | $1,190,100 | $309,700 | $880,400 |
2020 | $9,788 | $926,900 | $290,400 | $636,500 |
2019 | $9,199 | $872,800 | $244,800 | $628,000 |
2018 | $6,594 | $629,200 | $244,800 | $384,400 |
2017 | $6,535 | $617,100 | $244,800 | $372,300 |
2016 | $6,349 | $577,200 | $244,800 | $332,400 |
2015 | $6,565 | $542,100 | $201,300 | $340,800 |
2014 | $6,560 | $521,500 | $201,300 | $320,200 |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $702,800 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $808,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Deed History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Not Resolvable | $1,050,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $415,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $375,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $175,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $725,000 | -- | |
Deed | $215,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $725,000 | -- | |
Deed | $215,000 | -- |
About the Listing Agent

As a full-time Realtor since 2000 with Keller Williams Realty and a lifelong resident of Metrowest, I have enjoyed helping people sell, buy, and invest in real estate throughout the Greater Boston, Metrowest, and Central Mass areas.
“I’ll Make It Happen. You’ll Make It Home.”
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73239621

APN: DORC-000000-000017-000963
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