Welcome to this amazing neighborhood home in West Roxbury, where great curb appeal greets you with a beautiful bluestone entry onto gracious steps. When you step inside this 4 Bed, 2 full bath Gambrel Dutch Colonial, it feels warm and inviting, with sun-filled spaces, high ceilings, charm, all bringing a seamless flow from living room to dining room and kitchen that makes every corner feel like home. The dining room features an original built-in hutch along with sliders that open to a bi-level open deck, perfect for grilling and entertaining. Newly painted exterior and interior throughout. Hardwood floors refinished throughout. This charming home is the true definition of home. Kitchen has updated Granite and SS Appliances. The mud room leads to large fenced yard (direct walk out ) & 2 car garage. The completely finished lower level includes family room, full bath with new laundry, 4th bedroom *and additional storage. A true pleasure to show!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
6,375 sq ftLot Size
$512Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sheila Goddess• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listed by Adam Goddess• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Est. $3,449 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 161 Perham St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73517069
Jun 17, 2026
Sold
$925,000
$512/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
May 20, 2026
Contingent
—
May 12, 2026
Listed
$899,900
$498/sq ft
MLS PIN #71994440
Jun 27, 2016
Sold
$625,000
$346/sq ft
May 4, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2016
Listed
$599,900
$332/sq ft
+25
*** 1ST Open House Sunday May 1st 12:30-2:00 *** Come see this Good Looking 4 bedroom Gambrel Colonial *** Enter by Handsome wide Bluestone steps Everything in Pristine Condition and tastefully decorated *** This charming home has Tall 9' ceilings and many lovely details * Martha Stewart would approve !! Large Gorgeous kitchen has upgraded Granite and SS Appliances * highly desired Mud Room leads to fenced yard (direct walk out ) & 2 car garage then to beautifully finished lower level ** Nice family room - full bath and 4th bedroom * Spacious living room opens to Sunny dining room with Original built-in china Hutch and glass sliders to bi-level deck * Perfect home for entertaining friends and family * This terrific home is a pleasure to show * Any offers due Monday by 3:00
MLS PIN #70544848
May 25, 2007
Sold
$470,500
$260/sq ft
Mar 27, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2007
Listed
$449,900
$249/sq ft
FIRST OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 12-2 THIS FABULOUS 8 ROOM COLONIAL IS PRISTINE!!! lOVELY LIVING RM & DINING RM W/ATRIUM GLASS DOORS TO OVERSIZED 2 LEVEL DECK OVERLOOKING LARGE LEVEL FENCED YARD* EXCELLENT 2CAR GARAGE* MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN LEADS TO NEW MUD ROOM & NEW BEAUTIFUL LOWER LEVEL TV RM * NEW 4TH BEDROOM & NEW FULL BATH* THREE NICE BEDROOMS UP & GORGEOUS NEW TILED BATH* NEW ROOF* NEW GAS HEAT* NEW 200 AMP ELECTRICAL * NEW WINDOWS * THIS HOME IS READY TO GO * WALK TO TRAIN,RESTAURANTS
MLS PIN #30488105
Apr 30, 2001
Sold
$322,000
$178/sq ft
Mar 27, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2001
Listed
$319,000
$176/sq ft
MLS PIN #50493536
May 29, 1998
Sold
$205,000
$113/sq ft
Mar 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 1998
Listed
$210,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1991
Sold
$168,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,652 (+8.6%)
$209,400 + $503,100
$712,500
2022
$7,047 (−4.3%)
$190,300 + $457,400
$647,700
2021
$7,362 (+17.3%)
$186,600 + $503,400
$690,000
2020
$6,276 (+5.4%)
$169,100 + $425,200
$594,300
2019
$5,956 (+8.6%)
$152,300 + $412,800
$565,100
2018
$5,484 (+12.2%)
$152,300 + $371,000
$523,300
2017
$4,888 (−0.9%)
$152,300 + $309,300
$461,600
2016
$4,930 (−3.2%)
$152,300 + $295,900
$448,200
2015
$5,093 (+2.0%)
$173,300 + $247,300
$420,600
2014
$4,992 (−4.3%)
$173,300 + $223,500
$396,800
2013
$5,214 (+8.0%)
$173,300 + $223,500
$396,800
2012
$4,830 (−3.2%)
$158,500 + $211,900
$370,400
2009
$4,988 (+19.1%)
$158,500 + $231,500
$390,000
2006
$4,187
$175,300 + $218,600
$393,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1433001
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,673
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lagrange, right on Vermont, Left on Perham, #161
UnparsedAddress: 161 Perham St, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1433001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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25
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$980,000 – $1.19M
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