Much Admired Victorian Beauty nestled in the coveted Highland area of West Roxbury. Its captivating front porch welcomes you into this timeless home, which has been masterfully renovated with attention to detail. Spacious first floor offers an oversized Family Rm with large windows and stunning fireplace, oversized formal dinrm w/ fireplace which can accommodate large gatherings, Living rm w/pocket doors, Modern kitchen with high end appliances, pantry, and half bath. Second floor boasts a luxurious Master Bedrm with fireplace and spa like en suite, 2 more Large Bedrms w/another stunning bath. The Third floor offers a flexible floor plan w/ 2 additional bedrms, laundry & half bath. Finished lower level offers a Home Theater w/surround sound, an office and full bath. Beautiful Corner Lot with Professionally Landscaped Grounds, 2 Car Garage and Much More. A Rare Offering of Quality and Elegance. Located Steps To all W.Rox Amenities, Public Trans and short drive to the Medical Centers
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Scipione Realty Group• Keller Williams Realty Boston South West
Bought with Stephen McKenna• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
GRAND OLD VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 NICE INTERIOR WOODS NEEDS KITCHEN & BATHS UPDATED SLATE ROOF PORCH 3RD FLOOR HALF BATH NOT IN OPERATION
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,620 (+8.6%)
$358,400 + $909,800
$1,268,200
2022
$12,544 (+7.6%)
$325,800 + $827,100
$1,152,900
2021
$11,653 (+2.1%)
$313,300 + $778,800
$1,092,100
2020
$11,412 (+7.3%)
$286,300 + $794,400
$1,080,700
2019
$10,639 (+6.4%)
$248,100 + $761,300
$1,009,400
2018
$10,003
$248,100 + $706,400
$954,500
2017
$10,005 (+12.0%)
$248,100 + $696,700
$944,800
2016
$8,936 (+4.5%)
$228,252 + $584,108
$812,360
2015
$8,555 (+2.1%)
$234,000 + $472,400
$706,400
2014
$8,383 (−3.1%)
$234,000 + $432,400
$666,400
2013
$8,650 (+4.9%)
$234,000 + $424,300
$658,300
2012
$8,243 (+14.9%)
$214,100 + $418,000
$632,100
2009
$7,174 (+37.2%)
$214,800 + $346,100
$560,900
2006
$5,228
$234,500 + $257,300
$491,800
Tax history for 2 Ruskin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,620 (+8.6%)
$358,400 + $909,800
$1,268,200
2022
$12,544 (+7.6%)
$325,800 + $827,100
$1,152,900
2021
$11,653 (+2.1%)
$313,300 + $778,800
$1,092,100
2020
$11,412 (+7.3%)
$286,300 + $794,400
$1,080,700
2019
$10,639 (+6.4%)
$248,100 + $761,300
$1,009,400
2018
$10,003
$248,100 + $706,400
$954,500
2017
$10,005 (+12.0%)
$248,100 + $696,700
$944,800
2016
$8,936 (+4.5%)
$228,252 + $584,108
$812,360
2015
$8,555 (+2.1%)
$234,000 + $472,400
$706,400
2014
$8,383 (−3.1%)
$234,000 + $432,400
$666,400
2013
$8,650 (+4.9%)
$234,000 + $424,300
$658,300
2012
$8,243 (+14.9%)
$214,100 + $418,000
$632,100
2009
$7,174 (+37.2%)
$214,800 + $346,100
$560,900
2006
$5,228
$234,500 + $257,300
$491,800
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
3,462
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1430567
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-8000
NDOD-COREY STREET
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.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Jun 2, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
Nov 13, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Bathroom
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling: Central Air, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corey Street to Ruskin Street, or Weld Street to Ruskin Street
UnparsedAddress: 2 Ruskin St, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,462
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1430567
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dinning Room Chandelier And Two Large Klipsch Speakers In Basement.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
5/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.06M
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