Discover the charm and comfort of this beautifully maintained single-family rental nestled in a desirable West Roxbury neighborhood. The versatile first floor features an updated kitchen with SS appliances and a breakfast bar that opens to a welcoming living room with a traditional decorative brick fireplace, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A formal dining room, full bath, and flexible third bedroom or home office complete the main level. Upstairs, two well-sized bedrooms share a second full bath, while generous closet space throughout the home provides excellent storage. The finished living spaces are complemented by a private basement with additional storage and the convenience of an in-home washer and dryer. Hardwood flooring runs throughout while radiant-heated floors on the first level provide added comfort during the colder months, while central air conditioning keeps the home comfortable throughout the summer. Step outside to enjoy a spacious, level backyard and large private deck that is ideal for relaxing, dining al fresco, or entertaining. The location is equally appealing, set in a peaceful, walkable neighborhood with nearby bus service and just 0.5 miles from the West Roxbury commuter rail station, offering easy access to Back Bay and South Station. West Roxbury Center is close by with an array of restaurants, cafes, and shops, while Legacy Place and Chestnut Hill are all conveniently accessible. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the space and privacy of a single-family home with exceptional access to everything the surrounding area has to offer.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAY ESTATE WEST ROXBURY STATION
Living Sq. Ft: 1,275
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,602
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1432997
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Sale and tax history for 143 Perham St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73563128
Aug 29, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,850
$3/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,850
$3/sq ft
MLSPIN #73134942
Jul 27, 2023
Rental Removed
$3,300
$3/sq ft
Jul 16, 2023
Listed for Rent
$3,300
$3/sq ft
MLS PIN #71370447
May 25, 2012
Sold
$310,000
$243/sq ft
Apr 25, 2012
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2012
Listed
$285,000
$224/sq ft
POTENTIAL ABOUNDS IN THIS 4 BEDROOM/2 FULL BATH EXPANDED CAPE * HARD WOOD OAK FLOORS UNDER WALL TO WALL* 2 BEDROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR W/ FULL BATH * 2 ROOMY BEDROOMS & FULL BATH ON 2ND FLOOR * HUGE LEVEL YARD ***GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD *** CLOSE TO COMMUTER RAIL, "T", SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, PARKS, AND MORE.
Public Records
Feb 23, 1988
Sold
$100,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,021 (+8.6%)
$214,100 + $346,500
$560,600
2022
$5,544 (+6.3%)
$194,600 + $315,000
$509,600
2021
$5,214 (+6.4%)
$190,800 + $297,900
$488,700
2020
$4,902 (+5.3%)
$173,200 + $291,000
$464,200
2019
$4,656 (+8.6%)
$146,600 + $295,100
$441,700
2018
$4,286 (+1.0%)
$146,600 + $262,400
$409,000
2017
$4,244 (+3.1%)
$146,600 + $254,200
$400,800
2016
$4,115 (−4.1%)
$145,300 + $228,800
$374,100
2015
$4,293 (+2.0%)
$164,800 + $189,700
$354,500
2014
$4,208 (−4.3%)
$164,800 + $169,700
$334,500
2013
$4,395 (+3.4%)
$164,800 + $169,700
$334,500
2012
$4,250 (+2.0%)
$150,300 + $175,600
$325,900
2009
$4,168 (+19.1%)
$150,300 + $175,600
$325,900
2006
$3,500
$167,400 + $161,900
$329,300
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
6/10
Lyndon K-8 School
Public, PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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About Brook
Farm
Brook Farm, located between Jamaica Plain and Brookline, is a residential and park-adjacent Boston neighborhood with wooded edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jamaica Way corridor at the Arnold Arboretum gates, where walkers, cyclists, and dog-leash loops set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward classic New England forms—triple-deckers, brick apartments, and tucked-away condos—framed by mature trees and curving park roads. Arnold Arboretum’s paths and overlooks shape weekend routines, while the Emerald Necklace’s linear greenspace keeps the landscape feeling continuous. Cultural touchstones nearby include the Arnold Arboretum Visitor Center, the Loring-Greenough House, and the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library.
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Public facts and zoning for 143 Perham St
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,275
Stories
2
Lot Size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1953
Year Renovated
1970
County
Suffolk County
APN
1432997
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023.
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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