A 53-unit condominium community in Allston, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
Melvin Hill Condominium is a 53-unit residential building located in Brighton, positioned directly on the Brighton/Brookline line near Washington Square. Over the past 12 months, the association recorded three sales at a median price of $529,000, or roughly $591 per square foot, with units averaging 39 days on market. Monthly HOA fees have ranged from approximately $609 to $815.
Based on the listings, residents at Melvin Hill can expect:
Many units feature updated kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking, along with renovated bathrooms. Several listings mention high ceilings and architectural detail, giving the building a blend of historic charm and modern updates.
The building is predominantly two-bedroom, one-bathroom homes, which make up the large majority of listings. There are also studios and one-bedroom units, including a renovated studio with a separate entrance, as well as larger three-bedroom top-floor units featuring dining rooms and windows on three sides.
Layouts vary by floor. Garden-level units offer direct street access and breakfast nooks, while top-floor and front-facing units are noted for abundant natural light and street/tree views. Many two-bedrooms feature open living/dining areas with a wall of glass leading to a private balcony. One listing cites a spacious two-bedroom measuring 1,119 square feet, giving a sense of the larger floor plans available. Second bedrooms in some units are more compact—well suited as an office or nursery.
The building's location is its defining feature. Residents are steps from the MBTA Green Line—both the B-Line (Washington Street Station) and C-Line (Washington Square Station)—and within easy walking distance of Commonwealth Avenue, Whole Foods, Brian Honan Park, and Washington Square's restaurants and shops. Positioned between BU and BC on the Brookline line, it appeals to commuters and those who prefer car-free living, with nearby parking available for those who need it.
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 Melvin Hill — 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 Melvin Hill →Over the last 12 months, units at Melvin Hill Condominium sold at a median of $529,000, about $591 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at Melvin Hill Condominium currently range from roughly $609 to $815, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
Melvin Hill Condominium is a 53-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at Melvin Hill Condominium averaged about 39 days on market, with 3 closings in the period.
