Approaching the front door of 161 Baker St, you can feel the charm of the blooming gardens and meticulous care for the home and its exterior landscaping. Inside, the warm living room, attached office space, and hardwood floors creates an inviting atmosphere with light pouring into the living spaces. Original wood details feel modernized throughout and the large dining room with built in creates an easy flow on the first floor into the kitchen area. A convenient mudroom leads through the back entrance to the impressively maintained, fully fenced-in backyard with plenty of room for activities and entertaining. Upstairs, the four bedrooms offer ample space for rest and relaxation and the fully tiled main bathroom with natural lighting continues to be a wonderful feature on the second floor. The detached garage is being utilized as a personal gym space with plenty of room. Close proximity to community activities. 161 Baker St feels like home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
8,563 sq ftLot Size
$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Ultan and Caitlyn Team• Insight Realty Group, Inc.
**Classic West Roxbury Home. Rich in wood Detail. Picture Molding Everywhere. Updated Kitchen. Young Weil McClain Heating System and Hot Water Tank. Updated 200 AMP Electric. Huge Corner Lot. Beautiful Sunroom dripping in Vitamin D. Freshly Painted. Garage. Hop to the Highway, Skip to the Bus Stop and Jump to Millennium Park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,394 (+8.6%)
$208,500 + $386,800
$595,300
2022
$5,887 (+10.6%)
$189,500 + $351,600
$541,100
2021
$5,323 (+1.8%)
$180,500 + $318,400
$498,900
2020
$5,227 (+6.5%)
$174,100 + $320,900
$495,000
2019
$4,907 (+8.7%)
$148,700 + $316,900
$465,600
2018
$4,516
$148,700 + $282,200
$430,900
2017
$4,517 (+2.1%)
$148,700 + $277,800
$426,500
2016
$4,426 (−9.0%)
$148,700 + $253,700
$402,400
2015
$4,866 (+3.0%)
$174,600 + $227,200
$401,800
2014
$4,724 (−4.3%)
$174,600 + $200,900
$375,500
2013
$4,934 (+2.8%)
$174,600 + $200,900
$375,500
2012
$4,799 (+2.0%)
$161,500 + $206,500
$368,000
2009
$4,707 (+11.1%)
$161,500 + $206,500
$368,000
2006
$4,235
$182,200 + $216,200
$398,400
Tax history for 161 Baker St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,394 (+8.6%)
$208,500 + $386,800
$595,300
2022
$5,887 (+10.6%)
$189,500 + $351,600
$541,100
2021
$5,323 (+1.8%)
$180,500 + $318,400
$498,900
2020
$5,227 (+6.5%)
$174,100 + $320,900
$495,000
2019
$4,907 (+8.7%)
$148,700 + $316,900
$465,600
2018
$4,516
$148,700 + $282,200
$430,900
2017
$4,517 (+2.1%)
$148,700 + $277,800
$426,500
2016
$4,426 (−9.0%)
$148,700 + $253,700
$402,400
2015
$4,866 (+3.0%)
$174,600 + $227,200
$401,800
2014
$4,724 (−4.3%)
$174,600 + $200,900
$375,500
2013
$4,934 (+2.8%)
$174,600 + $200,900
$375,500
2012
$4,799 (+2.0%)
$161,500 + $206,500
$368,000
2009
$4,707 (+11.1%)
$161,500 + $206,500
$368,000
2006
$4,235
$182,200 + $216,200
$398,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,846
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1434812
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
West Roxbury Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict
The One-Family Residential (1F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Nov 27, 2025 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.
Remodel
Jan 18, 2025 • Final
Long form/alteration
Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.
ADU
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved