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
$456Est. 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
1 year 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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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66
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56
64
46
53
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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
$808,000 – $978,000
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