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Off Market Jan 2022 for $830K

$853,851

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1,706

sq ft

261 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Welcome to 261 Temple Street! Rare offering as this has been in the same family for over 50 years. Inviting front porch, archway foyer, leaded glass and crown moldings. pocket doors, soaring ceiling height leads into spacious fireplace living room and dining room with built-in. Cook's kitchen with plenty of storage & granite counter tops. First floor half bath, family room with gas fireplace, cathedral ceiling & skylights looks over private fenced yard and one car garage. Upstairs 4 bedrooms and a full bath with walk-in shower. Attic access off the hallway for storage. Updated windows & siding. Full basement with laundry & storage, bring your personal taste and with some cosmetic updates you can enjoy this classic home! Convenient location to commuter rail, Centre Street & shopping district. House being "sold as is."

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

6,375 sq ftLot Size

$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Sullivan • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Sveta Vakhitova • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #72926187

Redfin Estimate

$853,851

$24K since sold in January 2022$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.6% lower than the average sale price ($978K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$900,000
A
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$925,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,808 sq ft
161 Perham St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$860,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,723 sq ft
51 Manthorne Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,250 sq ft
460 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$965,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,397 sq ft
40 Ivory St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,165,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
59 Crest St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Market trends in Brook Farm, MA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$898K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 261 Temple St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,409 (+8.6%)

$205,300 + $391,400

$596,700

2022

$5,902 (+7.3%)

$186,700 + $355,800

$542,500

2021

$5,499 (+1.3%)

$183,000 + $332,400

$515,400

2020

$5,429 (+5.6%)

$165,700 + $348,400

$514,100

2019

$5,140 (+8.6%)

$145,000 + $342,700

$487,700

2018

$4,733 (+1.0%)

$145,000 + $306,600

$451,600

2017

$4,686 (−0.8%)

$145,000 + $297,500

$442,500

2016

$4,726 (−3.2%)

$145,000 + $284,600

$429,600

2015

$4,883 (+2.0%)

$166,300 + $236,900

$403,200

2014

$4,785 (−4.3%)

$166,300 + $214,100

$380,400

2013

$4,998 (+5.5%)

$166,300 + $214,100

$380,400

2012

$4,739 (+2.0%)

$152,300 + $211,100

$363,400

2009

$4,648 (+12.8%)

$152,300 + $211,100

$363,400

2006

$4,120

$170,000 + $217,600

$387,600

Tax history for 261 Temple St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,409 (+8.6%)

$205,300 + $391,400

$596,700

2022

$5,902 (+7.3%)

$186,700 + $355,800

$542,500

2021

$5,499 (+1.3%)

$183,000 + $332,400

$515,400

2020

$5,429 (+5.6%)

$165,700 + $348,400

$514,100

2019

$5,140 (+8.6%)

$145,000 + $342,700

$487,700

2018

$4,733 (+1.0%)

$145,000 + $306,600

$451,600

2017

$4,686 (−0.8%)

$145,000 + $297,500

$442,500

2016

$4,726 (−3.2%)

$145,000 + $284,600

$429,600

2015

$4,883 (+2.0%)

$166,300 + $236,900

$403,200

2014

$4,785 (−4.3%)

$166,300 + $214,100

$380,400

2013

$4,998 (+5.5%)

$166,300 + $214,100

$380,400

2012

$4,739 (+2.0%)

$152,300 + $211,100

$363,400

2009

$4,648 (+12.8%)

$152,300 + $211,100

$363,400

2006

$4,120

$170,000 + $217,600

$387,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,706

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1433029

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 Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Archway,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,706
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,499
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lagrange to Vermont to Temple St.
UnparsedAddress: 261 Temple Street, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,706
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1433029

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Lyndon K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

5/10 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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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

$812,000 – $982,000

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Home values near 261 Temple St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$978,271
265 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$1,037,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,090,278
269 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 802 Sq. Ft.	$620,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
257 Temple Street, West Roxbury, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2827 Sq. Ft.	$1,360,117
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