This traditional Colonial-style single-family home, built in 1992, is move in ready featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, and central AC. While it’s ready to enjoy, as is, it also offers incredible potential with a bit of TLC, can transform it into something truly special. Offering over 1,800 square feet of living space, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, an unfinished large basement that can be turned into additional living space or an ADU, all set on a generous lot with ample parking and a private backyard full of potential. Just minutes from Centre Streets stores and restaurants as well as both the Lyndon K-8 and Kilmer K-8 Schools. Commuters will love the convenience of the Needham Line at West Roxbury Station right nearby - making trips to downtown Boston a breeze. Don't miss the chance to bring your vision to life in one of West Roxbury’s most desirable neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
7,146 sq ftLot Size
$501Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Madeleine Bain• Longwood Residential, LLC
Client sees potential in this house . Wants to know why there are vents in the closets
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sama ElBannan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 20 Tarleton Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73427976
Nov 4, 2025
Sold
$650,000
$349/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Relisted
—
Sep 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 9, 2025
Listed
$699,000
$375/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1992
Sold
$180,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,671 (+8.6%)
$214,300 + $406,800
$621,100
2022
$6,143 (+7.2%)
$194,800 + $369,800
$564,600
2021
$5,731 (+2.2%)
$191,000 + $346,100
$537,100
2020
$5,607 (+5.2%)
$173,000 + $358,000
$531,000
2019
$5,329 (+8.6%)
$145,100 + $360,500
$505,600
2018
$4,906 (+1.0%)
$145,100 + $323,000
$468,100
2017
$4,859 (−0.8%)
$145,100 + $313,700
$458,800
2016
$4,899 (+2.0%)
$145,100 + $300,300
$445,400
2015
$4,804 (−8.7%)
$161,000 + $235,700
$396,700
2014
$5,261 (−4.7%)
$161,000 + $257,200
$418,200
2013
$5,520 (+7.9%)
$161,000 + $259,100
$420,100
2012
$5,116 (+2.0%)
$147,900 + $244,400
$392,300
2009
$5,018 (+3.7%)
$147,900 + $244,400
$392,300
2006
$4,839
$166,100 + $289,100
$455,200
Tax history for 20 Tarleton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,671 (+8.6%)
$214,300 + $406,800
$621,100
2022
$6,143 (+7.2%)
$194,800 + $369,800
$564,600
2021
$5,731 (+2.2%)
$191,000 + $346,100
$537,100
2020
$5,607 (+5.2%)
$173,000 + $358,000
$531,000
2019
$5,329 (+8.6%)
$145,100 + $360,500
$505,600
2018
$4,906 (+1.0%)
$145,100 + $323,000
$468,100
2017
$4,859 (−0.8%)
$145,100 + $313,700
$458,800
2016
$4,899 (+2.0%)
$145,100 + $300,300
$445,400
2015
$4,804 (−8.7%)
$161,000 + $235,700
$396,700
2014
$5,261 (−4.7%)
$161,000 + $257,200
$418,200
2013
$5,520 (+7.9%)
$161,000 + $259,100
$420,100
2012
$5,116 (+2.0%)
$147,900 + $244,400
$392,300
2009
$5,018 (+3.7%)
$147,900 + $244,400
$392,300
2006
$4,839
$166,100 + $289,100
$455,200
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,864
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1434059
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,863
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,260.86
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Continuation of Sanborn Rd. Behind 18 Tarleton.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Tarleton Road, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,864
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1434059
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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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Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
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64
46
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39
25
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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
$888,000 – $1.08M
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