BOM - Buyer financing fell through! THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY! Are you looking to own a lovely home in a welcoming community? Then you must see this well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath colonial that offers a one car garage - with electric car charger - finished basement, cozy sunroom and inviting backyard! Fireplaced front-to-back living room is a wonderful place to gather the whole family. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the living room, dining room, foyer and sunroom. White kitchen is tiled and bright. Step outside and enjoy the nicely sized deck and quiet, fenced-in backyard. On the second floor you will find newer flooring in all three bedrooms and tiled family bath with tub and shower. Enjoy all that West Roxbury has to offer in nearby local restaurants, shops, Millennial Park and YMCA. Close to Legacy Place and convenient to highways and public transportation. If you are done paying rent and want to build some equity in Boston, this is your opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
4,454 sq ftLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judith Brady• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Price improvement! Best Value in West Roxbury! Welcome to this amazing bright Colonial single-family home with a 3 season porch in the most desirable location in West Roxbury, MA. Conveniently located, walk to commuter rail & Centre St. Short distance to Legacy Place shopping center, Chestnut Hill & major routes. Enjoy local favorite restaurants to walk to Tony's, Sofia's, Waterford's, & The Brickhouse Pub. This lovely well-maintained house offers 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms on the first and second floor. Clean and bright kitchen and bathroom on the 1st floor, hardwood flooring, beautiful tile for the kitchen, and full appliances. Gorgeous, clean and dry finished basement for your storage needs. A large backyard with one car garage, and additional Sun room. This home could be your to enjoy for this Fall.
MLS PIN #70194596
Jul 26, 2005
Sold
$427,500
$251/sq ft
Jun 27, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2005
Listed
$439,900
$258/sq ft
* This good looking 7RM Colonial has a lovely 3 season porch that overlooks a beautiful landscaped yard & large NEW DECK for BBQ & summer entertaining * This solid home has steel beam construction * McGriveey-built means quality*This immaculate home also has NEW ROOF*NEW WINDOWS*NEW VINYL SIDING*NEW GAS HEAT*NEW FAMILY ROOM in basement*Beautiful oak floors*modern kitchen & baths*1 car garage w/auto door opener*100 CB*everything updated or NEW*** MINT MINT MINT CONDITION ** COME SEE
Public Records
Feb 12, 1991
Sold
$100,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,213 (+8.6%)
$177,500 + $494,100
$671,600
2022
$6,643 (+9.1%)
$161,400 + $449,200
$610,600
2021
$6,088 (+19.0%)
$153,700 + $416,900
$570,600
2020
$5,117 (+6.2%)
$143,600 + $341,000
$484,600
2019
$4,820 (+8.7%)
$117,100 + $340,200
$457,300
2018
$4,436
$117,100 + $306,200
$423,300
2017
$4,437 (−2.9%)
$117,100 + $301,900
$419,000
2016
$4,568 (−4.6%)
$117,100 + $298,200
$415,300
2015
$4,787 (+3.0%)
$129,900 + $265,400
$395,300
2014
$4,648 (−4.3%)
$129,900 + $239,600
$369,500
2013
$4,855 (+14.3%)
$129,900 + $239,600
$369,500
2012
$4,247 (+1.9%)
$120,100 + $205,600
$325,700
2009
$4,166 (+25.4%)
$120,100 + $205,600
$325,700
2006
$3,322
$135,800 + $176,700
$312,500
Tax history for 196 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,213 (+8.6%)
$177,500 + $494,100
$671,600
2022
$6,643 (+9.1%)
$161,400 + $449,200
$610,600
2021
$6,088 (+19.0%)
$153,700 + $416,900
$570,600
2020
$5,117 (+6.2%)
$143,600 + $341,000
$484,600
2019
$4,820 (+8.7%)
$117,100 + $340,200
$457,300
2018
$4,436
$117,100 + $306,200
$423,300
2017
$4,437 (−2.9%)
$117,100 + $301,900
$419,000
2016
$4,568 (−4.6%)
$117,100 + $298,200
$415,300
2015
$4,787 (+3.0%)
$129,900 + $265,400
$395,300
2014
$4,648 (−4.3%)
$129,900 + $239,600
$369,500
2013
$4,855 (+14.3%)
$129,900 + $239,600
$369,500
2012
$4,247 (+1.9%)
$120,100 + $205,600
$325,700
2009
$4,166 (+25.4%)
$120,100 + $205,600
$325,700
2006
$3,322
$135,800 + $176,700
$312,500
*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
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1435318
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
Jun 1, 2024 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
May 6, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X10
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,702
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,213
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: VFW Parkway to Spring Street or West Roxbury Parkway to Spring Street.
UnparsedAddress: 196 Spring St, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1435318
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Kilmer K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
62% 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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Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$791,000 – $958,000
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