Rarely available, this 4BR/1.5BA single-family home is perfectly situated on a quiet residential street between Forest Hills and Roslindale Village. The excellent floorplan features a bright living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen designed for modern living. Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom. Significant recent upgrades include a brand-new boiler, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to your private, level backyard—perfect for hosting summer gatherings—and enjoy the added convenience of off-street parking. Ideally located near the Forest Hills T Station, commuting downtown is effortless, while the local shops and dining of Roslindale Village Commuter Rail station are just moments away. This is a unique opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Lower Washington-Mount Hope, located between Forest Hills and Roslindale Village, is a residential and commercial Boston neighborhood with hillside streets and a commuter-rail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street near Ukraine Way, where corner markets, takeout counters, and small storefronts line the sidewalk under steady foot traffic. Forest Hills Station and the Southwest Corridor Park set a transit-and-trail rhythm along the eastern side. Triple-deckers and compact multifamily homes mix with newer apartment buildings along the main corridor. Arnold Arboretum’s paths and specimen trees shape the outdoor backdrop. Local pillars include The Square Root, Brassica Kitchen + Cafe, and the Arnold Arboretum Visitor Center.
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Market insights
61 Fawndale Rd · $635,000
DAYS ON MARKET
44 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$635,000
Median sale price in this area is $971,812. (53% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1391318
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
The Three-Family Residential 3F Subdistricts are established to preserve the low-density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings. 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.
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
Jun 16, 2026 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Jun 16, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
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
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 17-25% chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% 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
Roslindale, MA • 02131
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Roslindale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 61 Fawndale Rd
$629,585
$5,415 under list price of $635K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $670K to $942K.