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Off market aug 2023 for $1.1M

$1,347,055

•

2,827

sq ft

257 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Thursday and Saturday Open Houses have been CANCELLED. Incredible value, amazing street! This impeccably renovated and expanded Colonial home in the heart of West Roxbury can be yours at a fantastic new price! From the generous front porch with mahogany flooring to the Great Room addition, this home has the space you need and want, with 5 total bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Enjoy morning coffee or gathering with friends on the back deck that overlooks a fenced, level yard with gardening shed. You'll love the light-filled rooms on all levels, including the massive primary suite with double-vanity bath and terrific storage, and the third floor private suite with full bath that's perfect for work-from-home, guest bedroom or hobby space. To gild the lily: central air conditioning; second floor laundry room; Navien water heater; fresh exterior paint in 2019; powerful new HVAC system for floors 2&3 in 2021; a lawn irrigation system, and a generous driveway that accommodates 4+ vehicles.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

6,375 sq ftLot Size

$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Linda Burnett • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Wilson Group • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73124760

Redfin Estimate

$1,347,055

$197K since sold in August 2023$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,475,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,450 sq ft
183 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$965,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,397 sq ft
40 Ivory St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,345,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,412 sq ft
27 Richwood St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,875,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,304 sq ft
84 Hastings St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,358 sq ft
5 Houston St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,050,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,250 sq ft
460 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Market trends in Brook Farm, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$411 MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 257 Temple St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73124760

Aug 7, 2023

Sold

$1,150,000

$407/sq ft

Jun 29, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 27, 2023

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$424/sq ft

Jun 20, 2023

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$442/sq ft

Jun 14, 2023

Listed

$1,300,000

$460/sq ft

MLS PIN #72080878

Feb 27, 2017

Sold

$860,000

$304/sq ft

Jan 13, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 30, 2016

Price Changed

$899,900

$318/sq ft

Oct 19, 2016

Price Changed

$919,000

$325/sq ft

Oct 13, 2016

Listed

$959,000

$339/sq ft

+14

This home is an entertainers dream!! Top West Roxbury location and walking distance to the MBTA Commuter Rail and just a short way to the shops and restaurants of Centre St. Complete rehab/expansion was done by local builders who take extraordinary pride in workmanship. A "chef's" kitchen with high-end granite and 5 burner stove, french door fridge, plus wine cooler. The enormous family room addition is centered by glass slider leading to 12X12 deck and freshly landscaped yard. A formal dining room plus den with original dental moldings. Bedroom level is adorned by the master bedroom addition w/ en-suite walk-in closet, double vanity and ceramic stone rainfall shower and glass enclosure. The 2nd level has an additional three generous sized bedrooms plus a full size laundry room. Finished bonus room/play room is complete with a full bathroom. New mechanical systems meet today's efficiency standards. Tandem driveway parking for up to 4 cars.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,946 (+8.6%)

$206,300 + $906,000

$1,112,300

2022

$11,002 (+5.8%)

$187,600 + $823,600

$1,011,200

2021

$10,403 (+18.2%)

$183,900 + $791,100

$975,000

2020

$8,799 (+5.2%)

$166,500 + $666,700

$833,200

2019

$8,362 (+21.3%)

$139,700 + $653,700

$793,400

2018

$6,892 (+53.9%)

$144,200 + $513,400

$657,600

2017

$4,479 (−0.8%)

$144,200 + $278,700

$422,900

2016

$4,517 (−6.7%)

$144,200 + $266,400

$410,600

2015

$4,840 (+2.0%)

$165,000 + $234,700

$399,700

2014

$4,744 (−4.3%)

$165,000 + $212,100

$377,100

2013

$4,955 (+6.7%)

$165,000 + $212,100

$377,100

2012

$4,642 (+2.0%)

$150,900 + $205,100

$356,000

2009

$4,553 (+18.0%)

$150,900 + $205,100

$356,000

2006

$3,858

$168,800 + $194,100

$362,900

Tax history for 257 Temple St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,946 (+8.6%)

$206,300 + $906,000

$1,112,300

2022

$11,002 (+5.8%)

$187,600 + $823,600

$1,011,200

2021

$10,403 (+18.2%)

$183,900 + $791,100

$975,000

2020

$8,799 (+5.2%)

$166,500 + $666,700

$833,200

2019

$8,362 (+21.3%)

$139,700 + $653,700

$793,400

2018

$6,892 (+53.9%)

$144,200 + $513,400

$657,600

2017

$4,479 (−0.8%)

$144,200 + $278,700

$422,900

2016

$4,517 (−6.7%)

$144,200 + $266,400

$410,600

2015

$4,840 (+2.0%)

$165,000 + $234,700

$399,700

2014

$4,744 (−4.3%)

$165,000 + $212,100

$377,100

2013

$4,955 (+6.7%)

$165,000 + $212,100

$377,100

2012

$4,642 (+2.0%)

$150,900 + $205,100

$356,000

2009

$4,553 (+18.0%)

$150,900 + $205,100

$356,000

2006

$3,858

$168,800 + $194,100

$362,900

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

2,826

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1433028

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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,827
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Sage

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,563
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Vermont, Centre, or Lagrange to Temple Street.
UnparsedAddress: 257 Temple Street, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,826
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1433028

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lyndon K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$930,329
265 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,541
264 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1755 Sq. Ft.	$782,160
242 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,554
247 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1731 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,681
332 Vermont Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1162 Sq. Ft.	$704,215
186 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1384 Sq. Ft.	$759,339

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,015
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260 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$823,878
238 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,811
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328 Vermont Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$710,975
184 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2908 Sq. Ft.	$1,603,409

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261 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1706 Sq. Ft.	$840,788
268 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1467 Sq. Ft.	$713,412
252 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$837,680
246 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$680,660
336 Vermont Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$839,956
190 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2404 Sq. Ft.	$950,490
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