This adorable 3-bed, 1-bath colonial sits on one of West Roxbury's most lovely side streets primely located near Centre Street in West Rox and all that Chestnut Hill has to offer. The three season porch, perfect as a mudroom or a flex space, welcomes you to an open floor plan with warm natural light. The first floor features a charming dining room with a picture perfect bay window overlooking the grassy backyard. Three nicely sized bedrooms are upstairs as well as the full bath. There is ample attic storage. The heating system and hot water tank were updated in 2016 and the home has central air-conditioning throughout to keep cool in the summer months ahead. The recently paved driveway can accommodate three vehicles. Come see it for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
4,222 sq ftLot Size
$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Adams & Co. Team• Real Broker MA, LLC
Bought with Zina DeLanders• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
A home with a lot of potential! Some lovely bay windows and lots of light in living/dining room areas. The kitchen needs some work and updating. The basement is semi-finished and also has a lot of potential. Large yard. Unattached one-car garage.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Rare Find! Lovely Colonial 3Bd home well located on one of West Roxbury's finest side streets near Newton & South Brookline!!! A three season porch invites you inside to the open floor plan which flows around a centrally located wood burning fireplace to a beautiful light filled dining room with a bay window looking out on to the level backyard. There is an eat-in-kitchen which is waiting for your personal touch to customize it to your tastes. There are three good sized bedrooms upstairs and a nicely updated designer tile full bathroom. Top that off with a great attic storage area. All gas 2016 heating system & hot water. This home also has central air-conditioning to keep you cool in the summer months! There is an oversized free standing 1 car garage with bonus as extra storage space. The long private driveway will accommodate at least 3 cars for plenty of off-street parking! Basement is partially finished for a work space or studio/study/playroom. All this at a great price point!!!
MLS PIN #71817073
Jun 25, 2015
Sold
$440,000
$346/sq ft
Apr 28, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2015
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2015
Listed
$424,000
$333/sq ft
+23
A three season sun porch starts your visit to this warm charming colonial on a quiet West Roxbury side street near VFW parkway and Newton. The floor plan flows around a centrally located wood fireplace to a beautiful light filled dining room with a bay window looking out on to the backyard and a live raspberry bush. The ceramic tiled kitchen with another bay window is waiting for your personal touch. There are three good sized bedrooms upstairs and a newly renovated bathroom. Top that off with a great attic storage area. This home has a recently added a central air-conditioning system to keep you cool in the summer complimenting the warmth of the wood fire place. The free standing garage has extra storage space. There is long private driveway that will accommodate at least 3 cars. Basement is partially finished for a work space or studio/study/playroom. There is a half bathroom as well in the basement. Hardwood floors throughout the home with some hardwoods carpeted over.
MLS PIN #30241051
Nov 3, 1998
Sold
$229,900
$181/sq ft
Jul 31, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 1998
Listed
$229,900
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 1998
Sold
$229,900
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1992
Sold
$150,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,147 (+8.6%)
$190,900 + $381,400
$572,300
2022
$5,662 (+9.7%)
$173,600 + $346,800
$520,400
2021
$5,163 (+6.9%)
$166,900 + $317,000
$483,900
2020
$4,831 (+7.4%)
$153,400 + $304,100
$457,500
2019
$4,498 (+4.6%)
$136,600 + $290,200
$426,800
2018
$4,301
$136,600 + $273,800
$410,400
2017
$4,303 (+3.5%)
$136,600 + $269,700
$406,300
2016
$4,158 (−5.5%)
$136,600 + $241,400
$378,000
2015
$4,398 (+2.0%)
$155,600 + $207,600
$363,200
2014
$4,311 (−4.3%)
$155,600 + $187,100
$342,700
2013
$4,503 (+10.4%)
$155,600 + $187,100
$342,700
2012
$4,080 (+1.9%)
$142,400 + $170,500
$312,900
2009
$4,002 (+16.1%)
$142,400 + $170,500
$312,900
2006
$3,448
$156,000 + $168,400
$324,400
Tax history for 52 Avalon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,147 (+8.6%)
$190,900 + $381,400
$572,300
2022
$5,662 (+9.7%)
$173,600 + $346,800
$520,400
2021
$5,163 (+6.9%)
$166,900 + $317,000
$483,900
2020
$4,831 (+7.4%)
$153,400 + $304,100
$457,500
2019
$4,498 (+4.6%)
$136,600 + $290,200
$426,800
2018
$4,301
$136,600 + $273,800
$410,400
2017
$4,303 (+3.5%)
$136,600 + $269,700
$406,300
2016
$4,158 (−5.5%)
$136,600 + $241,400
$378,000
2015
$4,398 (+2.0%)
$155,600 + $207,600
$363,200
2014
$4,311 (−4.3%)
$155,600 + $187,100
$342,700
2013
$4,503 (+10.4%)
$155,600 + $187,100
$342,700
2012
$4,080 (+1.9%)
$142,400 + $170,500
$312,900
2009
$4,002 (+16.1%)
$142,400 + $170,500
$312,900
2006
$3,448
$156,000 + $168,400
$324,400
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1430448
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
Mar 23, 2016 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Mar 23, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,272
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,022.70
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: West on Weld Street, turn right on Avalon Road, house is on the left.
UnparsedAddress: 52 Avalon Road, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1430448
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 • 0.7mi
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
61% 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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$779,000 – $943,000
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