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18 Alpha Rd, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02124

$980,000
Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2606
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1900
Lot size: 4,455 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $357 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Historic charm meets modern convenience in a true urban oasis that is Boston's historic Melville Park neighborhood. This gracious Victorian has been well maintained and updated; the home is spread over 3 floors, sits on prof. landscaped grounds with a private backyard for entertaining. Under a half mile to Shawmut (Red Line) meandering past other gracious homes. Two of the three full baths were added recently featuring a chic pallet of tadelakt plaster. The master sports heated floors, double vanity, a Toto washlet & stunning soaking tub + shower enclosure. Newer eat-in kitchen with direct access to a large deck partially sun sheltered by a trellis with mature grape vines. Formal dining room with working pocket doors to LR & a pretty sunroom. Grand staircase with original millwork and stained glass. Master bed w/ private balcony & wood burning FP. Stone block garage + ample parking on a charming gravel drive. 2nd fl. laundry, on demand hot water, in-ground irrigation, many upgrades!

Neighborhood & Transit

Dorchester

18 Alpha Rd, Boston · MA 02124

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Shawmut Red 0.23 mi
  • Fields Corner Red 0.44 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1651 days
Listing Price:
$929,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$357
Tax Assessment:
$571,300 in 2021
Taxes:
$508 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,606 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Stone Countertops, Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Balcony - Exterior, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
4,455 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Porch, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, Post & Beam
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Bidet, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant

Listing information

Listing agent
Oliver Koester
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
72890148