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$849,000

Est. $5,179/mo —

•

1,566

sq ft

228 Manthorne Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Classic Colonial Charm Meets Comfortable Boston Living!Welcome to 228 Manthorne Road, a charming Center-Entrance Colonial in desirable West Roxbury, offering the space, flexibility, and outdoor living today's buyers want. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and inviting living spaces, this home blends classic character with everyday functionality. The sun-filled front-to-back living room features hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, flowing into a spacious sunroom ideal for a home office, reading nook, or additional gathering space. At the heart of the home, the expansive open-concept kitchen and dining area features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and peninsula seating — perfect for casual meals, entertaining, and everyday connection.A convenient mudroom leads to the outdoor retreat, where a composite deck, patio, fenced-in yard, and garden shed create space for summer barbecues, gardening, pets, play, or simply unwinding outdoors. Upstairs, four corner bedrooms and an updated full bathroom offer comfortable accommodations and versatility for changing needs. The partially finished basement adds even more possibilities, with a three-quarter bathroom, workout area, and laundry space. Freshly painted inside and out in 2024, this home offers a welcoming blend of charm, functionality, and room to make it your own.Enjoy all that West Roxbury has to offer, including neighborhood restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, walking trails, the YMCA, and three Commuter Rail stations. Millennium Park and Hynes Field provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while nearby Chestnut Hill shopping and Legacy Place offer even more dining and retail options. Convenient access to public transportation and routes toward the Longwood Medical Area makes this an appealing home base for a variety of lifestyles. Discover the space, convenience, and neighborhood charm that make West Roxbury such a wonderful place to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$542Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Forde • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Listed by • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Listing updated: Oct 27, 2026 at 07:42pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73595727

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$5,179 per month

Principal and interest$4,633

Property taxes

$404

HOA dues

Home insurance

$142

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Preschool & daycare

Lyndon K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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About Brook

Farm

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

228 Manthorne Rd · $849,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 31 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (13% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

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
Mudroom
Walk-up attic
Insulated windows
Fireplace in the living room

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms, all on the second floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Three-quarter bath

Kitchen
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Kitchen island
Peninsula
Pendant lighting
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 228 Manthorne Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73595727

Oct 27, 2026

Listed

$849,000

$542/sq ft

MLS PIN #73193711

Mar 1, 2024

Sold

$817,500

$522/sq ft

Jan 23, 2024

Contingent

—

Jan 15, 2024

Listed

$775,000

$495/sq ft

+14

Welcome to this delightful 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled in the heart of West Roxbury. With its classic New England charm and modern updates, this residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Situated in the sought-after community of West Roxbury, this home offers proximity to local schools, parks, shopping, and public transportation, giving you the best of both worlds, with a suburban experience in an urban community. Enjoy the outdoors in the private fenced-in backyard, perfect for entertaining or creating a tranquil retreat. Don't miss the opportunity to own this charming West Roxbury residence. Schedule a viewing today and imagine the possibilities of calling this house your home. Open House 12-2 pm on Saturday, January 20th!!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,613 (+8.6%)

$212,000 + $403,700

$615,700

2022

$6,090 (+8.3%)

$192,700 + $367,000

$559,700

2021

$5,625 (+1.5%)

$185,300 + $341,900

$527,200

2020

$5,540 (+7.2%)

$170,200 + $354,400

$524,600

2019

$5,167 (+4.6%)

$141,500 + $348,700

$490,200

2018

$4,941

$141,500 + $330,000

$471,500

2017

$4,942 (+3.0%)

$141,500 + $325,200

$466,700

2016

$4,797 (−3.4%)

$141,500 + $294,600

$436,100

2015

$4,965 (+2.0%)

$159,200 + $250,800

$410,000

2014

$4,866 (−4.3%)

$159,200 + $227,600

$386,800

2013

$5,083 (+7.2%)

$159,200 + $227,600

$386,800

2012

$4,741 (+2.0%)

$145,400 + $218,200

$363,600

2009

$4,650 (+7.6%)

$145,400 + $218,200

$363,600

2006

$4,323

$160,400 + $246,300

$406,700

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1973

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,566

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,566

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1428704

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

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

60% 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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Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in West Roxbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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4.3 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 228 Manthorne Rd

$857,563

$8,563 over list price of $849K

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Rental earnings

Est. $3,300 per month, based on comparable rentals

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