Off Market May 2005 for $370K

$719,842

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $905/mo

•

936

sq ft

20 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02131

About this home

Nestle in to this warm & cozy 1920's Bungalow. Honey colored natural woods, fireplaced living room, formal dining room and cherry cabinet kitchen. Recently renovated bathroom, fully applianced updated kitchen, new windows, freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout & more. Potential for expansion in walk-up attic or walk-out basement. Custom built octagonal brick patio with brick walkway to house is the highlight of this large corner lot of land. Great for gardeners & outside entertainment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,050 sq ftLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Deirdre White • Century 21 Carole White

Bought with Paula Narenkivicius • Prudential Maxfield & Company - Jamaica Plain

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•Source:MLS PIN #70153894

Redfin Estimate

$719,842

$350K since sold in May 2005$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 29.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$790,000
A
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$898,485
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,547 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,250,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,425 sq ft
8 Mendum St, Roslindale, MA 02131
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$790,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,352 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,767 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$965,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,608 sq ft
141 Church St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Market trends in Brook Farm, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$914K

$36K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 20 Colby Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70153894

May 18, 2005

Sold

$370,000

$395/sq ft

Apr 19, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 6, 2005

Listed

$379,900

$406/sq ft

MLS PIN #30311151

May 28, 1999

Sold

$200,000

$214/sq ft

Apr 22, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 1999

Listed

$199,000

$213/sq ft

MLS PIN #50358524

Apr 15, 1997

Sold

$133,000

$142/sq ft

Mar 20, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Dec 28, 1996

Listed

$149,900

$160/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,448 (+7.6%)

$225,000 + $282,300

$507,300

2022

$5,061 (+7.3%)

$206,300 + $258,900

$465,200

2021

$4,715 (+11.3%)

$198,400 + $243,500

$441,900

2020

$4,236 (+6.2%)

$178,300 + $222,800

$401,100

2019

$3,988 (+5.6%)

$148,200 + $230,200

$378,400

2018

$3,777

$148,200 + $212,200

$360,400

2017

$3,777 (+3.0%)

$148,200 + $208,500

$356,700

2016

$3,667 (−6.7%)

$148,200 + $185,200

$333,400

2015

$3,932 (+4.1%)

$155,800 + $168,900

$324,700

2014

$3,778 (−4.3%)

$155,800 + $144,500

$300,300

2013

$3,946 (−1.1%)

$155,800 + $144,500

$300,300

2012

$3,989 (+7.0%)

$142,400 + $163,500

$305,900

2009

$3,727 (+23.1%)

$142,400 + $149,000

$291,400

2006

$3,028

$159,100 + $125,800

$284,900

Tax history for 20 Colby Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,448 (+7.6%)

$225,000 + $282,300

$507,300

2022

$5,061 (+7.3%)

$206,300 + $258,900

$465,200

2021

$4,715 (+11.3%)

$198,400 + $243,500

$441,900

2020

$4,236 (+6.2%)

$178,300 + $222,800

$401,100

2019

$3,988 (+5.6%)

$148,200 + $230,200

$378,400

2018

$3,777

$148,200 + $212,200

$360,400

2017

$3,777 (+3.0%)

$148,200 + $208,500

$356,700

2016

$3,667 (−6.7%)

$148,200 + $185,200

$333,400

2015

$3,932 (+4.1%)

$155,800 + $168,900

$324,700

2014

$3,778 (−4.3%)

$155,800 + $144,500

$300,300

2013

$3,946 (−1.1%)

$155,800 + $144,500

$300,300

2012

$3,989 (+7.0%)

$142,400 + $163,500

$305,900

2009

$3,727 (+23.1%)

$142,400 + $149,000

$291,400

2006

$3,028

$159,100 + $125,800

$284,900

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

936

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1388009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 936
Foundation Area: 936
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,868
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Off Weld
UnparsedAddress: 20 Colby Road, Boston MA 02131

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1388009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier,Curtain Rods In Bedroom
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sumner Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

Boston Teachers Union School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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West Roxbury, MA • 02131

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$684,000 – $828,000

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Home values near 20 Colby Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$965,621
17 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 710 Sq. Ft.	$583,253

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2430 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,268
26 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$864,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$979,798
18 Colby Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1453 Sq. Ft.	$733,959

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