Pristine Cape/Colonial in prime West Roxbury location! The first floor is comprised of a living room with fireplace, hostess size dining room, 2013 kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, gas range and breakfast bar with french doors leading to the fenced in backyard, family room, 4 season room and updated half-bath. The second floor has two bedrooms, office and updated family bath. The basement is unfinished with cedar closet, laundry and systems. Lush landscaping surrounds the heated in-ground pool with patio and one car detached garage (used for storage only). The roof was replaced in 2014. Close to the commuter rail, shopping and major routes. This is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Judith Oriel• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Christian Iantosca Team• Arborview Realty Inc.
Instantly appealing 3 bedroom Cape to fall in love with! Formal dining rm w/ built in china cabinet, natural woodwork & wainscotting. Fireplaced living room, 2 room master br & adjoining office, skylight in 2nd br, gleaming hdwd flrs, spacious eat-in-kitchen & modern baths. 1st floor bedroom plus office. Great deck overlooking fenced yard & one car garage. Walk to park and public transportation. A gem!
Public Records
Sep 4, 2001
Sold
$330,000
$217/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1997
Sold
$179,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,616 (+8.6%)
$209,100 + $406,900
$616,000
2022
$6,093 (+11.7%)
$190,100 + $369,900
$560,000
2021
$5,457 (+1.1%)
$186,400 + $325,000
$511,400
2020
$5,395 (+5.5%)
$170,100 + $340,800
$510,900
2019
$5,116 (+8.6%)
$167,100 + $318,300
$485,400
2018
$4,711 (+1.0%)
$167,100 + $282,400
$449,500
2017
$4,665 (−0.9%)
$167,100 + $273,400
$440,500
2016
$4,705 (+1.7%)
$167,100 + $260,600
$427,700
2015
$4,625 (+2.0%)
$176,800 + $205,100
$381,900
2014
$4,533 (−4.2%)
$176,800 + $183,500
$360,300
2013
$4,734 (+4.2%)
$176,800 + $183,500
$360,300
2012
$4,543 (+2.0%)
$161,600 + $186,800
$348,400
2009
$4,456 (+21.0%)
$161,600 + $186,800
$348,400
2006
$3,682
$177,200 + $169,200
$346,400
Tax history for 17 Chesbrough Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,616 (+8.6%)
$209,100 + $406,900
$616,000
2022
$6,093 (+11.7%)
$190,100 + $369,900
$560,000
2021
$5,457 (+1.1%)
$186,400 + $325,000
$511,400
2020
$5,395 (+5.5%)
$170,100 + $340,800
$510,900
2019
$5,116 (+8.6%)
$167,100 + $318,300
$485,400
2018
$4,711 (+1.0%)
$167,100 + $282,400
$449,500
2017
$4,665 (−0.9%)
$167,100 + $273,400
$440,500
2016
$4,705 (+1.7%)
$167,100 + $260,600
$427,700
2015
$4,625 (+2.0%)
$176,800 + $205,100
$381,900
2014
$4,533 (−4.2%)
$176,800 + $183,500
$360,300
2013
$4,734 (+4.2%)
$176,800 + $183,500
$360,300
2012
$4,543 (+2.0%)
$161,600 + $186,800
$348,400
2009
$4,456 (+21.0%)
$161,600 + $186,800
$348,400
2006
$3,682
$177,200 + $169,200
$346,400
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,520
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1433232
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
Dec 18, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Dec 10, 2025 • 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile