Set on a tree-lined street in a highly sought after area of West Roxbury, this charming Colonial is a must see. First floor features a spacious living room with an original brick fireplace, crown molding, hardwood floors and a heated sunroom, currently used as a home office. The formal dining room with wainscoting leads to the renovated kitchen with granite countertops, a farmhouse sink and gas cooking. A bonus room between the kitchen and living room offers multiple potential uses. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a front to back primary with ensuite and a walk-in closet. A second full bath completes this level. The walk-out basement features a laundry, exercise room and plenty of storage. Step outside to a lovely fully fenced backyard with a brick patio, ideal for pets, play and get-togethers. This delightful home offers easy access to all area amenities, including the much loved Arnold Arboretum. You're going to love living here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,650 sq ftLot Size
$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Michael O'Dea• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with Elizabeth Darby• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
THIS IS IT! Outstanding opportunity to own this charming 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial style home located on a tree-lined street in a highly desirable neighborhood of West Roxbury. This home offers a completely renovated granite/stainless kitchen with separate breakfast nook. The large living room boasts crown moldings and original fireplace surround with electric insert. Off the living room you will find the heated sunroom great for a home office. The dining room features elegant wallpaper, crown moldings and beautiful wainscoting. Go upstairs to the bedrooms including the large primary bedroom with its own private bathroom and walk-in closet. The partially finished basement offers a great game room/media room with a walk out into the beautifully landscaped fenced in yard with brick patio. This backyard retreat is ready for your summer cookouts! Close to the Arboretum, Hallandale woods and trails, a short distance to Roslindale Village and the commuter rail is just a mile away! A MUST SEE!
MLS PIN #72151720
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$655,000
$356/sq ft
May 9, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2017
Listed
$659,900
$359/sq ft
+22
The house you have been waiting for! This Charming Colonial is located in a highly desirable neighborhood. Beautiful, welcoming living room with the original fireplace surrounded by bricks, there is also access to a cozy, relaxing heated sunroom. First floor offers a formal dining room, kitchen with an eating area, hardwood and original details throughout. Second level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom comes with a private bath. The large fenced back yard contains a patio that is great for summer cookouts! Laundry and extra storage in the basement. Convenient to restaurants, shops, and houses of worship - close to Longwood & Faulkner Medical. Don't miss this great opportunity! Open houses on Saturday the 29th at 1:00 - 2:30 and on Sunday the 30th at 12:00 - 2:00.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,368 (+7.6%)
$246,600 + $439,400
$686,000
2022
$6,846 (+9.2%)
$226,200 + $403,000
$629,200
2021
$6,272 (+5.6%)
$217,500 + $370,300
$587,800
2020
$5,937 (+6.2%)
$186,900 + $375,300
$562,200
2019
$5,588 (+10.0%)
$158,500 + $371,700
$530,200
2018
$5,080
$158,500 + $326,200
$484,700
2017
$5,081 (+3.0%)
$158,500 + $321,300
$479,800
2016
$4,932 (−5.6%)
$158,500 + $289,900
$448,400
2015
$5,222 (+4.1%)
$164,500 + $266,700
$431,200
2014
$5,018 (−4.3%)
$164,500 + $234,400
$398,900
2013
$5,242 (+3.4%)
$164,500 + $234,400
$398,900
2012
$5,069 (+9.5%)
$150,300 + $238,400
$388,700
2009
$4,629 (+19.4%)
$147,300 + $214,600
$361,900
2006
$3,878
$164,500 + $200,300
$364,800
Tax history for 25 Buchanan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,368 (+7.6%)
$246,600 + $439,400
$686,000
2022
$6,846 (+9.2%)
$226,200 + $403,000
$629,200
2021
$6,272 (+5.6%)
$217,500 + $370,300
$587,800
2020
$5,937 (+6.2%)
$186,900 + $375,300
$562,200
2019
$5,588 (+10.0%)
$158,500 + $371,700
$530,200
2018
$5,080
$158,500 + $326,200
$484,700
2017
$5,081 (+3.0%)
$158,500 + $321,300
$479,800
2016
$4,932 (−5.6%)
$158,500 + $289,900
$448,400
2015
$5,222 (+4.1%)
$164,500 + $266,700
$431,200
2014
$5,018 (−4.3%)
$164,500 + $234,400
$398,900
2013
$5,242 (+3.4%)
$164,500 + $234,400
$398,900
2012
$5,069 (+9.5%)
$150,300 + $238,400
$388,700
2009
$4,629 (+19.4%)
$147,300 + $214,600
$361,900
2006
$3,878
$164,500 + $200,300
$364,800
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1386993
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 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
Feb 14, 2018 • Final
Electrical fire alarms
Work on a fire alarm.
Electrical
Fire sprinkler
Jan 20, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
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