Beautiful, turn-key side-entrance colonial located in the exclusive Chestnut Hill area of West Roxbury. This well-maintained property perfectly blends period details with modern amenities. Highlights include hardwood flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, with direct access to the great rear yard, updated bathrooms, and finished basement space. Steps to local restaurants, library, parks, and the commuter train, a short distance to Downtown Boston and Longwood, this home provides you the convenience of City living without sacrificing the desirable features of the suburbs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,344 sq ftLot Size
$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Sheehan• Compass
Bought with Christian Iantosca Team• Arborview Realty Inc.
This Charming English Colonial on the Brookline line has wonderful character and has been meticulously maintained and well cared for. The home features hardwood floors throughout, 2 fireplaces, large eat-in kitchen, generous sized bedrooms, gas heating and cooking, and master bathroom with an additional room. 1st floor has living room, dining room, kitchen, and 1/2 bath. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Finished basement is perfect for den, office, exercise room, or nanny suite and also includes a good-sized laundry room. Large side deck with motorized awning and scenic views of the back yard. A large attic, one car garage with ability to fit 2-3 more cars in driveway, and pondless waterfall in the back. Walk to Allendale Farm, Arboretum, Putterham Circle, bus line, library, and much more. Great access to VFW Parkway and Route 1. Open house Saturday April 26th 1:30-3:30 & Sunday April 27th from 1:30-3:30.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1989
Sold
$218,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,245 (+10.8%)
$242,300 + $618,500
$860,800
2022
$8,343 (+8.5%)
$220,300 + $546,500
$766,800
2021
$7,691 (+17.3%)
$211,800 + $509,000
$720,800
2020
$6,554 (+7.2%)
$192,700 + $427,900
$620,600
2019
$6,112 (+4.6%)
$160,200 + $419,700
$579,900
2018
$5,845
$160,200 + $397,500
$557,700
2017
$5,846 (+3.0%)
$160,200 + $391,800
$552,000
2016
$5,675 (−0.7%)
$160,200 + $355,700
$515,900
2015
$5,717 (+2.0%)
$171,000 + $301,100
$472,100
2014
$5,603 (−4.3%)
$171,000 + $274,400
$445,400
2013
$5,853 (+7.4%)
$171,000 + $274,400
$445,400
2012
$5,448 (+1.9%)
$156,100 + $261,700
$417,800
2009
$5,344 (+16.2%)
$156,100 + $261,700
$417,800
2006
$4,597
$171,700 + $260,800
$432,500
Tax history for 170 Hackensack Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,245 (+10.8%)
$242,300 + $618,500
$860,800
2022
$8,343 (+8.5%)
$220,300 + $546,500
$766,800
2021
$7,691 (+17.3%)
$211,800 + $509,000
$720,800
2020
$6,554 (+7.2%)
$192,700 + $427,900
$620,600
2019
$6,112 (+4.6%)
$160,200 + $419,700
$579,900
2018
$5,845
$160,200 + $397,500
$557,700
2017
$5,846 (+3.0%)
$160,200 + $391,800
$552,000
2016
$5,675 (−0.7%)
$160,200 + $355,700
$515,900
2015
$5,717 (+2.0%)
$171,000 + $301,100
$472,100
2014
$5,603 (−4.3%)
$171,000 + $274,400
$445,400
2013
$5,853 (+7.4%)
$171,000 + $274,400
$445,400
2012
$5,448 (+1.9%)
$156,100 + $261,700
$417,800
2009
$5,344 (+16.2%)
$156,100 + $261,700
$417,800
2006
$4,597
$171,700 + $260,800
$432,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,495
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1428375
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
West Roxbury Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict
The One-Family Residential (1F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Nov 24, 2011 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,760
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,153
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: West Roxbury Parkway to Crehore Rd to Hackensack
UnparsedAddress: 170 Hackensack Road, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,495
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1428375
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Manning Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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