On a quiet dead-end street, this thoughtfully updated West Roxbury Colonial pairs beautiful architectural details with bright interiors and inviting outdoor spaces. Striking ceiling beams and detailed woodwork bring warmth to the living room, complemented by hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining, window-lined sunroom lends itself to a home office, fitness space, or a quiet place to unwind. The renovated kitchen opens to the dining room, creating a natural flow for entertaining. A seating peninsula offers space to gather, while quartz countertops, two-tone cabinetry, and recessed and under-cabinet lighting give the kitchen a polished finish. The four-bedroom layout includes a primary bedroom with direct access to a rebuilt private deck, a peaceful spot for morning coffee among the treetops. A beautifully renovated full bath is also on the second floor, while a spacious walk-up attic offers generous storage and room to explore future possibilities. The home's updates include more than 30 energy-efficient replacement windows throughout much of the home. Added insulation and ductless mini-split heating and cooling enhance year-round comfort. The landscaped front yard creates a welcoming first impression. Out back, the spacious, partially fenced yard features a paver patio ideal for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. A detached two-car garage, ample driveway parking, and an EV charger add everyday convenience. Centre Street's restaurants, coffee shops, Trader Joe's, Roche Bros., the Parkway Community YMCA, and the West Roxbury Branch Library are nearby, as are the wooded trails of Allandale Woods. The location also offers convenient access to Longwood Medical Area, while Bellevue commuter rail provides service to Back Bay and South Station. From winter evenings by the fire to summer dinners on the patio, this is a home to enjoy in every season! Please provide offers by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12 PM.
Brook Farm, located between Jamaica Plain and Brookline, is a residential and park-adjacent Boston neighborhood with wooded edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jamaica Way corridor at the Arnold Arboretum gates, where walkers, cyclists, and dog-leash loops set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward classic New England forms—triple-deckers, brick apartments, and tucked-away condos—framed by mature trees and curving park roads. Arnold Arboretum’s paths and overlooks shape weekend routines, while the Emerald Necklace’s linear greenspace keeps the landscape feeling continuous. Cultural touchstones nearby include the Arnold Arboretum Visitor Center, the Loring-Greenough House, and the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library.
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Market insights
21 Sidley Rd · $975,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$975,000
Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (25% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sunroom
Walk-up attic
Insulated windows
Open floor plan
Decorative molding
One fireplace
Full unfinished basement with radon remediation system
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Half bathroom on the main floor
Full bathroom on the second floor
Three-quarter bathroom in the basement
Kitchen
Gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, and microwave
Hardwood flooring
Stone countertops
Remodeled kitchen with peninsula and recessed pendant lighting
Exterior access
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Gas dryer hookup in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood and tile
Heating & cooling
Hot water and ductless heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Garden
Porch, covered deck, composite deck, and patio
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
White exterior
Utilities
Public water and sewer
200+ amp electrical service
Gas for range, oven, and dryer
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, a laundromat, a bike path, and a conservation area
Electricity and solar
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LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION !!! HIGHLY DESIRABLE WEST ROXBURY PARKWAY AREA. SHORT WALK TO BELLEVUE COMMUTER RAIL STATION AND BUS STOP .COLONIAL STYLE HOME WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL WOODWORK,A FORMAL LIVINGROOM AND DININGROOM AND A LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN...OFF THE NATURAL WOOD BEAMED CEILING LIVINGROOM (BRICK FIREPLACE) IS A BRIGHT AND SUNNY SITTINGROOM WHICH COULD BE USED AS A OFFICE/STUDY.WALK UP ATTIC HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION ..MASTER SUITE ? OVERSIZED DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE ..QUIET DEAD END STREET,,,NEWER ROOF WITH 30 YEAR SHINGLES
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,197 (+8.6%)
$315,300 + $447,900
$763,200
2022
$7,549 (+8.7%)
$286,600 + $407,200
$693,800
2021
$6,943 (+3.8%)
$275,600 + $375,100
$650,700
2020
$6,688 (+7.2%)
$255,000 + $378,300
$633,300
2019
$6,240 (+4.6%)
$223,300 + $368,700
$592,000
2018
$5,966
$223,300 + $346,000
$569,300
2017
$5,967 (+3.0%)
$223,300 + $340,200
$563,500
2016
$5,794 (+8.6%)
$223,300 + $303,400
$526,700
2015
$5,337 (−1.4%)
$184,800 + $255,900
$440,700
2014
$5,411 (−4.3%)
$184,800 + $245,300
$430,100
2013
$5,652 (+6.6%)
$184,800 + $245,300
$430,100
2012
$5,302 (+2.0%)
$169,100 + $237,500
$406,600
2009
$5,200 (+10.4%)
$169,100 + $237,500
$406,600
2006
$4,712
$185,500 + $257,800
$443,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,552
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,552
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1428988
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
GPOD
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
Greenbelt Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Mar 5, 2020 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Mar 5, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Bathroom
Kitchen
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.
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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Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.4 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 21 Sidley Rd
$977,659
$2,659 over list price of $975K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $860K to $1.1M.