Step into this sunlit home where warmth and charm unfold across three floors of inviting living space. The fireplaced living room flows to an elegant dining room and an expansive bright kitchen with high-end appliances, including a 5-burner Bertazzoni Professional Series range. Just off the kitchen is a covered deck and level yard with plenty of room to play, garden and entertain. A pantry/laundry room, half bath and mudroom complete this level. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a full bath with a deep soaking tub and double vanity, plus an attic with ample storage. The finished lower-level den with private entry and a half bath offers flexible space for guests, an office, gym or playroom. Additional features: central air conditioning, hardwood floors, crown moldings, parking for three vehicles, generous closets and abundant natural light. Set on a desirable corner lot with mature landscaping and trees, this turnkey home is near Centre Street's shops and restaurants, Trader Joe’s, the commuter rail, top schools, the Longwood Medical Area, I-95 and prized green space, including Millennium Park. Nothing to do but move in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,750 sq ftLot Size
$477Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donna Charpentier• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Upper Washington-Spring Street, located between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown, is a historic and commercial Boston neighborhood with a dense streetscape and a transit-rich core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street and Essex Street corner, where neon-lit theaters, late-night eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Pillar venues include Emerson Colonial Theatre, the Paramount Theatre, and the historic Opera House. Brick-and-stone midrises mix with restored facades and newer residential towers, creating a layered skyline at street level. Side streets shift quickly from retail corridors to quieter blocks with pocket plazas and hotel lobbies. The Orange and Red Line stations stitch the area into the city’s daily rhythm.
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Market insights
40 Ansonia Rd · $999,000
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,000
Median sale price in this area is $971,812. (3% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
19% 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
Walk-up attic
Finished full basement with walk-out access and interior entry
Seven total rooms
Bedrooms
Bedrooms not specified
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Two heat zones
Exterior features
Level lot
Deck
Covered porch/deck
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade and below-grade finished living areas (finished basement present)
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
Covered parking (1 covered space)
Off-street parking and paved driveway
Three open parking spaces (total 4 parking spaces)
Under-garage parking and carriage shed with storage
Deeded parking
Security
No security features listed
Construction
Stone foundation
Shingle and rubber roof
Built year per public records (actual/approximate)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas connections for oven and dryer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Community offers access to public transportation, T-Station, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, bike path, tennis courts, conservation area, medical facility, highway access, and schools
Financial info
Financial details not included
Other
Listing status: Active Under Contract
Electricity and solar
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Charming 7 room recently renovated colonial awaits you. The kitchen has been completely renovated with granite counters, hardwood flooring, stainless appliances, increased storage and open dining concept. The 1st floor half bath is brand new and the laundry hook-up has been added to the Mud Room of the rear entryway.The hardwood floors have been refinished throughout this beautiful home. The full bath has been completely renovated with ceramic tile flooring and bath and a double sink vanity. To top it all off the basement has been completely renovated to add 20 X 25 family room with wall to wall carpeting and a half bath to top it all off. To add to your comfort in this like new home a new HVAC system has been added so no matter the season you can control the temperature inside. If you have been searching for just the right home you have arrived, this home is situated on a lovely corner lot and is just minutes away from local shopping and more. Start packing as this gem won't last.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,489 (+8.6%)
$190,000 + $600,400
$790,400
2022
$7,817 (+9.7%)
$172,700 + $545,800
$718,500
2021
$7,126 (+15.3%)
$164,500 + $503,400
$667,900
2020
$6,180 (+6.2%)
$154,500 + $430,700
$585,200
2019
$5,820 (+8.6%)
$127,200 + $425,000
$552,200
2018
$5,357
$127,200 + $384,000
$511,200
2017
$5,357 (+29.7%)
$127,200 + $378,700
$505,900
2016
$4,131 (−5.6%)
$127,200 + $248,300
$375,500
2015
$4,378 (+3.0%)
$148,000 + $213,500
$361,500
2014
$4,250 (−4.3%)
$148,000 + $189,800
$337,800
2013
$4,439 (+1.7%)
$148,000 + $189,800
$337,800
2012
$4,363 (+1.9%)
$136,800 + $197,800
$334,600
2009
$4,280 (+18.1%)
$136,800 + $197,800
$334,600
2006
$3,623
$153,600 + $187,200
$340,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,595
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,595
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1435028
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
Feb 20, 2016 • Final
Electrical low voltage
Work on low voltage electrical systems.
Electrical
Feb 20, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
58% 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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25
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Feb
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Jul
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in West Roxbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 40 Ansonia Rd
$986,379
$13K under list price of $999K
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