This floor-through 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home combines classic charm with everyday convenience in a coveted city setting. Abundant windows flood the space with natural light, showcasing original details that lend warmth and character throughout. A spacious enclosed sunporch offers the perfect retreat for reading or morning coffee, while a shared yard provides outdoor space to enjoy. Modern amenities include in-unit laundry and one parking space, complemented by a designated storage area and a huge private shed—a rare find in the city. With three well-proportioned bedrooms, this residence adapts easily to a variety of lifestyles. Ideally located close to neighborhood playgrounds, Franklin Park, JP Center, and the Orange Line, this home balances serenity and accessibility. A special opportunity to enjoy historic detail, thoughtful updates, and ample storage in a location that connects you to the best of Boston.
CondoProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,144 sq ftLot Size
$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Steven Cohen Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
The Three-Family Residential (3F) Subdistricts are established to preserve low density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, including a Town House Building or Row House Building, is 3, except where otherwise specified in Table A of this Article.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Tandem, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,144
StructureType: 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,467
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 79 Rossmore Rd # 1, Boston MA 02130
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: W:11 P:02709 S:002,1346919
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
The English High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
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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
0.15% 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
Jamaica Plain, MA • 02130
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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$712,000 – $861,000
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