A 16-unit condominium community in Dorchester, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
1 Melbourne Place Condominium is a 16-unit brick building in Dorchester's desirable Shawmut area, offering affordable entry-level ownership in a well-maintained complex. Recent sales data shows a median price of $138,250, with units averaging $222 per square foot and spending approximately 65 days on market. The building has undergone meaningful modernization over the years, making it an accessible option for first-time buyers and investors alike.
The complex primarily offers 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom floor plans, with at least one 2-room studio option also available. Units span multiple floor levels, including ground-level and top-floor options. Several units have been fully renovated with new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, paint, doors, and mouldings, while others remain in solid original condition with good bones and hardwood floors, typically priced accordingly.
Located steps from Shawmut MBTA station on the Red Line, residents enjoy direct commuter rail access with a one-minute walk to the platform. The neighborhood provides convenient walkability to Peabody Square, Ashmont T, Cronin Playground, local restaurants, shopping, and schools. Monthly HOA fees run approximately $557.60, with select units featuring HOA packages that include heat and hot water coverage. The building maintains a reputation as clean, neat, and well-kept, with many owner-occupied units contributing to neighborhood stability. Easy street parking is available, and the location appeals equally to commuters prioritizing transit access and investors seeking affordable cash-flow opportunities.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 1 Melbourne Place — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 1 Melbourne Place →Over recent sales, units at 1 Melbourne Place Condominium sold at a median of $138,250, about $222 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 1 Melbourne Place Condominium currently range from roughly $557.6 to $557.6, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
1 Melbourne Place Condominium is a 16-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 1 Melbourne Place Condominium averaged about 65 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
