Conveniently located single family on Fort Hill. Walk to Roxbury Community College, the Orange line, Northeastern University. Spacious, updated home with 2 bonus rooms in the finished attic.
This four bedroom single family Colonial is ideally situated for the commuter. It offers easy access to the area bus routes, and is within minutes to Expressway. The first floor features an entrance foyer, living room, kitchen, a bedroom and ½ bath. The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath. The top floor includes two additional finished rooms. There are newer windows and hardwood floors throughout much of the home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,895 (+6.7%)
$224,400 + $138,300
$362,700
2022
$3,652 (+4.0%)
$207,700 + $128,000
$335,700
2021
$3,511 (+29.7%)
$203,600 + $125,500
$329,100
2020
$2,707 (+7.3%)
$193,600 + $62,700
$256,300
2019
$2,522 (+7.6%)
$154,300 + $85,000
$239,300
2018
$2,344 (+3.9%)
$154,300 + $69,400
$223,700
2017
$2,256 (+1.1%)
$154,300 + $58,700
$213,000
2016
$2,231 (−15.7%)
$154,300 + $48,500
$202,800
2015
$2,645 (+2.1%)
$183,200 + $35,200
$218,400
2014
$2,591 (−10.4%)
$183,200 + $22,800
$206,000
2013
$2,893 (−2.4%)
$183,200 + $37,000
$220,200
2012
$2,963 (+2.0%)
$88,200 + $139,000
$227,200
2009
$2,906 (+5.3%)
$88,200 + $139,000
$227,200
2006
$2,761
$105,400 + $154,300
$259,700
Tax history for 285 Roxbury St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,895 (+6.7%)
$224,400 + $138,300
$362,700
2022
$3,652 (+4.0%)
$207,700 + $128,000
$335,700
2021
$3,511 (+29.7%)
$203,600 + $125,500
$329,100
2020
$2,707 (+7.3%)
$193,600 + $62,700
$256,300
2019
$2,522 (+7.6%)
$154,300 + $85,000
$239,300
2018
$2,344 (+3.9%)
$154,300 + $69,400
$223,700
2017
$2,256 (+1.1%)
$154,300 + $58,700
$213,000
2016
$2,231 (−15.7%)
$154,300 + $48,500
$202,800
2015
$2,645 (+2.1%)
$183,200 + $35,200
$218,400
2014
$2,591 (−10.4%)
$183,200 + $22,800
$206,000
2013
$2,893 (−2.4%)
$183,200 + $37,000
$220,200
2012
$2,963 (+2.0%)
$88,200 + $139,000
$227,200
2009
$2,906 (+5.3%)
$88,200 + $139,000
$227,200
2006
$2,761
$105,400 + $154,300
$259,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
These subdistricts are established to encourage the development and expansion of important community-based facilities in the Roxbury Neighborhood District, which provide health, educational, and cultural services to the community and are an important part of the institutional fabric of the Roxbury community. The Community Facilities Subdistricts are designated CF on the maps establishing the Roxbury Neighborhood District.
Zone overlays
Urban Renewal Area Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Aug 15, 2024 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on a roof.
Roofing
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
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,728
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,162
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Fort Hill directly behind Roxbury Community College
UnparsedAddress: 285 Roxbury St, Boston MA 02119
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1835
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3400379
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Tobin K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Madison Park High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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
Roxbury, MA • 02119
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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
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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