Welcome to 18 Ralston Rd in Hyde Park, a move-in ready home that blends modern updates, functional space, and convenience. The newly renovated first floor features a bright living room, full bathroom, and an updated kitchen with space for dining that flows directly to the back patio and yard, creating the perfect setup for entertaining and everyday living. The finished lower level provides flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, gym, playroom, guest area, or additional living space with an attached garage for added convenience. Conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, parks, and public transportation, this home offers easy access to the commuter rail, MBTA bus routes, and major highways, making daily commuting and weekend plans simple and accessible. Enjoy the balance of neighborhood charm while remaining close to everything Boston has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1,790 sq ftLot Size
$477Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Daisha Chesterfield• Thumbprint Realty, LLC
West Street-River Street, located between the Charles River Esplanade and the Back Bay Fens, is a residential and waterfront Boston neighborhood with brick rowhouses and riverfront paths. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge approach, where commuter bike lanes, riverside runners, and small cafés set a steady, urban rhythm. Landmark anchors such as the Hatch Shell, the Boston Public Garden, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum shape local culture and weekend routines. Architecture leans toward classic brownstones and mid-rise buildings with long views toward the water. Green space and the riverwalk frame daily errands with open-air scenery. Transit nodes and bridge crossings keep the streetscape active from morning through evening.
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Market insights
18 Ralston Rd · $610,900
DAYS ON MARKET
106 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.6%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$610,900
Median sale price in this area is $847,658. (39% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Six total rooms
Full basement, partially finished with garage access
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second level
Bedroom 2 on the second level
Bedroom 3 on the second level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on the first level, one on the second level)
Kitchen
Kitchen located on the first level
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry facilities in the basement
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Small lot (approximately 0.04 acres)
Home design
Single family residence
Attached property
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space, covered)
One additional off-street/open parking space (2 parking spaces total)
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade finished area reported as 1,280
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Hyde Park Neighborhood-Two-Family Residential Subdistrict
The Two-Family Residential (2F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote two-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric. In a 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units Allowed in a single Building shall be 2.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Mar 27, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
Mar 27, 2020 • Final
Short form bldg
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
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.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% 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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Historical weather
Hyde Park, MA • 02136
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Ralston Rd
$591,030
$20K under list price of $611K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $510K to $655K.