Off market jan 2011 for $290K

$660,584

•

982

sq ft

278 Perham St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$673Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by George Hungerford • Donahue Real Estate Co., Inc.

Bought with Richard Phinney • GRANITE GROUP REALTORS®

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71165959

Redfin Estimate

$660,584

$371K since sold in January 2011$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.4% higher than the average sale price ($633K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$559,900
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,494 sq ft
66 Wycliff Ave, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$775,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 7, 2026
$592,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,400 sq ft
740 Lagrange St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$600,900
E
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
10 Emelia Ter, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$720,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,537 sq ft
711 Lagrange St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Market trends in Brook Farm, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

4 days MoM

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3 MoM

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3 beds3 baths1,400 sq ft
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$1,379,000
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Sale history for 278 Perham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,847 (+8.6%)

$166,600 + $470,900

$637,500

2022

$6,306 (+5.0%)

$151,500 + $428,100

$579,600

2021

$6,004 (+11.3%)

$148,500 + $414,200

$562,700

2020

$5,394 (+26.9%)

$134,700 + $376,100

$510,800

2019

$4,250 (+8.6%)

$116,300 + $286,900

$403,200

2018

$3,913 (+1.0%)

$116,300 + $257,100

$373,400

2017

$3,875 (−0.8%)

$116,300 + $249,600

$365,900

2016

$3,908 (−4.2%)

$116,300 + $239,000

$355,300

2015

$4,080 (+2.0%)

$135,900 + $201,000

$336,900

2014

$3,999 (+9.5%)

$135,900 + $182,000

$317,900

2013

$3,653 (+8.4%)

$135,900 + $142,100

$278,000

2012

$3,371 (+2.0%)

$124,600 + $133,900

$258,500

2009

$3,306 (+15.8%)

$124,600 + $133,900

$258,500

2006

$2,855

$139,000 + $129,600

$268,600

Tax history for 278 Perham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,847 (+8.6%)

$166,600 + $470,900

$637,500

2022

$6,306 (+5.0%)

$151,500 + $428,100

$579,600

2021

$6,004 (+11.3%)

$148,500 + $414,200

$562,700

2020

$5,394 (+26.9%)

$134,700 + $376,100

$510,800

2019

$4,250 (+8.6%)

$116,300 + $286,900

$403,200

2018

$3,913 (+1.0%)

$116,300 + $257,100

$373,400

2017

$3,875 (−0.8%)

$116,300 + $249,600

$365,900

2016

$3,908 (−4.2%)

$116,300 + $239,000

$355,300

2015

$4,080 (+2.0%)

$135,900 + $201,000

$336,900

2014

$3,999 (+9.5%)

$135,900 + $182,000

$317,900

2013

$3,653 (+8.4%)

$135,900 + $142,100

$278,000

2012

$3,371 (+2.0%)

$124,600 + $133,900

$258,500

2009

$3,306 (+15.8%)

$124,600 + $133,900

$258,500

2006

$2,855

$139,000 + $129,600

$268,600

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

1,369

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1432865

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
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 982
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,102
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Temple Street to Temple Terrace, left on Perham
UnparsedAddress: 278 Perham St, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,369
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1432865

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Lyndon K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

56% 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

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

$628,000 – $760,000

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Home values near 278 Perham St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1578 Sq. Ft.	$944,411
269 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1095 Sq. Ft.	$620,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$739,873
273 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1706 Sq. Ft.	$796,243

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$697,868
277 Perham Street, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1146 Sq. Ft.	$741,404

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