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Off Market Aug 2019 for $499K

$719,220

•

1,392

sq ft

40 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Excellent opportunity to purchase a newly renovated single family in West Roxbury on quiet side street. The open concept first floor features a new kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, a half bath and washer and dryer. The second floor features three bedrooms and full bath. Other features new electrical and plumbing added, central air conditioning, a newly built deck off the kitchen, full basement, new gutters, new windows, interior doors and much more. The location offers easy access to many shops and restaurants on Centre Street as well as the West Roxbury Commuter Rail Line with service to Downtown Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,943 sq ftLot Size

$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kevin Cleary • RE/MAX Select Realty

Bought with Stephanie Lachapelle • ERA Key Realty Services- Fram

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•Source:MLS PIN #72487711

Redfin Estimate

$719,220

$220K since sold in August 2019$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($705K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
3 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
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D
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$685,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,305 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$630,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,336 sq ft
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Market trends in Upper Washington-Spring Street, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.6%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$167K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Great location. Good bones but requires quite a bit of work. Dated and bedrooms are on the smaller side. Great back deck and located on very quiet lane.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Eamon Kearney
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Sale history for 40 Cottage Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72487711

Aug 27, 2019

Sold

$499,000

$358/sq ft

Aug 2, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 19, 2019

Contingent

—

May 17, 2019

Price Changed

$520,000

$374/sq ft

Apr 24, 2019

Listed

$530,000

$381/sq ft

MLS PIN #71984386

Jul 18, 2016

Sold

$261,500

$188/sq ft

May 2, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 7, 2016

Listed

$299,000

$215/sq ft

PRICED TO SELL!! Break into the West Roxbury market and build your equity! This proud and sturdy 3 bedroom , 1 bath 1300+sqft home is ready for your personal touch! Much of the work has been done! Roof approx 3 years old, vinyl windows, spacious triple lot - level yards with room to expand, large deck, hardwired smoke detectors, unfinished attic & 1st floor laundry! Hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, newer appliances and separate dining room add to the potential in this home. This is a terrific investment! Property is being sold as part of an estate in as-is condition. All inspections performed for informational purposes only. Drive by first encouraged if unfamiliar with the West Roxbury Grove location.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,162 (+6.6%)

$112,600 + $461,100

$573,700

2022

$5,781 (+8.3%)

$104,300 + $427,000

$531,300

2021

$5,339 (+19.9%)

$99,300 + $401,100

$500,400

2020

$4,452 (+17.3%)

$84,900 + $336,700

$421,600

2019

$3,796 (+3.6%)

$70,048 + $290,136

$360,184

2018

$3,665 (+6.3%)

$71,640 + $278,100

$349,740

2017

$3,449 (−0.8%)

$79,600 + $246,100

$325,700

2016

$3,478 (+7.9%)

$79,600 + $236,600

$316,200

2015

$3,222 (+1.1%)

$90,500 + $175,600

$266,100

2014

$3,188 (−4.3%)

$90,500 + $162,900

$253,400

2013

$3,330 (+8.3%)

$90,500 + $162,900

$253,400

2012

$3,076 (+2.0%)

$92,900 + $143,000

$235,900

2009

$3,017 (+18.4%)

$92,900 + $143,000

$235,900

2006

$2,549

$105,400 + $134,400

$239,800

Tax history for 40 Cottage Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,162 (+6.6%)

$112,600 + $461,100

$573,700

2022

$5,781 (+8.3%)

$104,300 + $427,000

$531,300

2021

$5,339 (+19.9%)

$99,300 + $401,100

$500,400

2020

$4,452 (+17.3%)

$84,900 + $336,700

$421,600

2019

$3,796 (+3.6%)

$70,048 + $290,136

$360,184

2018

$3,665 (+6.3%)

$71,640 + $278,100

$349,740

2017

$3,449 (−0.8%)

$79,600 + $246,100

$325,700

2016

$3,478 (+7.9%)

$79,600 + $236,600

$316,200

2015

$3,222 (+1.1%)

$90,500 + $175,600

$266,100

2014

$3,188 (−4.3%)

$90,500 + $162,900

$253,400

2013

$3,330 (+8.3%)

$90,500 + $162,900

$253,400

2012

$3,076 (+2.0%)

$92,900 + $143,000

$235,900

2009

$3,017 (+18.4%)

$92,900 + $143,000

$235,900

2006

$2,549

$105,400 + $134,400

$239,800

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

1,392

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1437523

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

Jun 13, 2023 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

Aug 22, 2019 • Final

Certificate of occupancy

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,392
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,796
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre Street to Cottage Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Cottage Rd, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1437523

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

East Boston Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.2mi

Kilmer K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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, 14 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

$684,000 – $828,000

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Home values near 40 Cottage Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1034 Sq. Ft.	$553,162
51 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$761,018

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 893 Sq. Ft.	$490,141
55 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1490 Sq. Ft.	$802,801

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1335 Sq. Ft.	$604,475
46 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$537,319

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