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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $182,000 on Feb 9, 1988

29 MELLEN ST

DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,639 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,050 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$182,000 · Feb 9, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,467 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$903,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$323,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$580,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$832,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lee Academy SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.2 mi
M
Dr. William Henderson Upper SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02124These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,753
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

29 Mellen St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Dorchester Center 02124

How it measures up in Dorchester Center 02124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester Center 02124.

Living area3,639 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size3,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 29 Mellen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester Center 02124Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,639 ft²82% of homes84% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,050 ft²36% of homes26% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than191058% of homes52% of homes45% of homes

About 29 Mellen St

When did 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA last sell?

29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA last sold on Feb 9, 1988 for $182,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA?

29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,639 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA built?

29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA?

29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA is assigned to Lee Academy School (elementary), rated D; Dr. William Henderson Upper School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester Center 02124?

Among the 8,902 homes in Dorchester Center 02124, it is bigger than 84% of them (3,639 ft² against a typical 2,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (3,050 ft² against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Mellen St, Dorchester Center, MA was $10,467. The county assessed it at $903,900.

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