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39 Mellen St #1, Dorchester, MA, 02124

4beds
2baths
1,603sqft
$699,000
$436price/sqft
$4,814/moest. monthly cost
$192,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

This beautiful four bedroom/ one a half bathroom condo sits in the heart of coveted Ashmont Hill, just minutes from the Ashmont MBTA station, This home features two levels of living with the first floor showcasing a living room, large dining room, eat-in kitchen, two large bedrooms and both bathrooms. The unit continues upstairs with two more bedrooms that can also be used as offices, gym or bonus spaces. Additional features include private outdoor gardens, common deck, large basement with newly installed french drain and one off street parking space. Live just moments from the Neponset bike path, Dorchester Park and many fabulous cafes and restaurants.

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Lee AcademyGrades PK-30.2 mi
3/10
Techboston AcademyGrades 7-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1905

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: In Building

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 1,603

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,603
  • Total interior livable area: 1,603 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: W:17 P:04707 S:002,4650858
  • Zoning: CD

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck,Garden

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,987 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Assigned,Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,534$42,408
Home Insurance *$250$3,000
Property Taxes $676$8,112
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$4,814$57,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$165,051/yr
40% on housing$144,420/yr
45% on housing$128,373/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$436This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02124$354
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02124$396
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$699,000
2026-07-31Contingent$699,000
2026-07-07Price change$699,000
2026-06-30Price change$715,000
2026-06-09Listed for sale$729,000
2024-08-14Sold$710,000
2024-05-13Contingent$699,000
2024-05-08Listed for sale$699,000
2017-08-17Sold$425,000
2017-07-13Pending sale$369,900
2017-06-20Listed for sale$369,900
2017-04-10Sold$381,000
2016-12-18Listing removed$420,000
2016-12-14Listed for sale$420,000
2012-08-09Listing removed$199,000
2012-05-10Price change$199,000
2012-04-03Listed for sale$249,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Goodrich Team
BrokerageCompass

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