NOTE CHANGE Offers if any requested by Sunday at 5:00. Showing at open houses 5/5 Saturday 2-3:30 and 5/6 Sunday 11;30-1. Attractive West Roxbury Classic Colonial Circa 1928. Lovely Natural Woodwork throught first floor, foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen. The dining room has a built in china and opens to kitchen and sliders to the deck. There is a highly desirable first floor family room/sunroom with electric heat which also opens to the deck. Vaulted ceilings in bedroom and bath with a ceiling fan and skylight. Walk up attic storage. Solid basement has a cozy home office. Back yard is fenced. There are four half split built in air conditong units. This location is tops. It is a side street in with proximity to shops and restaurants, parks, and transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,860 sq ftLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jan Crosby• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Bought with Susan Flynn• The Delamere Flynn Group, LLC
Beautiful, sun filled c.1928 Colonial in prime Parkway location. Three bedrooms one and a half baths with period details including natural gumwood trim, wainscoting and hardwood floors throughout. Double french doors to living room and dining room with built-in lead to an open kitchen with breakfast bar. 3 season sun porch opens to deck overlooking level, landscaped, fenced yard. Master bedroom has cathedral ceiling, skylights and walk in closet. Walk-up attic plus 2 other good sized bedrooms with ample closets. Updates include 2013 Mitsubishi wall mounted air conditioners and new driveway, 2012 water heater, 2008 HardiePlank and new windows, 2007 roof and much more. Easy access to commuter rail, Rte.128, shopping, restaurants, and Longwood medical area. Move right in to this lovely home!
MLS PIN #30244026
Sep 28, 1998
Sold
$251,000
$111/sq ft
Aug 15, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 1998
Listed
$259,000
$115/sq ft
ABSOLUTELY SPOTLESS COL. WITH ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH & LARGE DECK OVERLOOKING FENCED YARD. GLEAMING HDWD. FLOORS, GUMWOOD,BUILT IN CHINA CABINET IN D.R. UPSTAIRS BATH FEATURES CATH CEILING & SKYLIGHT. WALK UP ATTIC.SMALL OFFICE
Public Records
Apr 29, 1987
Sold
$186,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,135 (+8.6%)
$211,200 + $732,500
$943,700
2022
$9,334 (+8.2%)
$192,000 + $665,900
$857,900
2021
$8,627 (+16.1%)
$184,600 + $623,900
$808,500
2020
$7,428 (+56.9%)
$168,700 + $534,700
$703,400
2019
$4,734 (+4.6%)
$145,200 + $303,900
$449,100
2018
$4,526
$145,200 + $286,700
$431,900
2017
$4,527 (+3.0%)
$145,200 + $282,300
$427,500
2016
$4,395 (−3.9%)
$145,200 + $254,300
$399,500
2015
$4,575 (+2.0%)
$162,200 + $215,600
$377,800
2014
$4,484 (−4.2%)
$162,200 + $194,200
$356,400
2013
$4,683 (+5.1%)
$162,200 + $194,200
$356,400
2012
$4,454 (+1.9%)
$148,300 + $193,300
$341,600
2009
$4,369 (+19.3%)
$148,300 + $193,300
$341,600
2006
$3,661
$163,700 + $180,700
$344,400
Tax history for 55 Avalon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,135 (+8.6%)
$211,200 + $732,500
$943,700
2022
$9,334 (+8.2%)
$192,000 + $665,900
$857,900
2021
$8,627 (+16.1%)
$184,600 + $623,900
$808,500
2020
$7,428 (+56.9%)
$168,700 + $534,700
$703,400
2019
$4,734 (+4.6%)
$145,200 + $303,900
$449,100
2018
$4,526
$145,200 + $286,700
$431,900
2017
$4,527 (+3.0%)
$145,200 + $282,300
$427,500
2016
$4,395 (−3.9%)
$145,200 + $254,300
$399,500
2015
$4,575 (+2.0%)
$162,200 + $215,600
$377,800
2014
$4,484 (−4.2%)
$162,200 + $194,200
$356,400
2013
$4,683 (+5.1%)
$162,200 + $194,200
$356,400
2012
$4,454 (+1.9%)
$148,300 + $193,300
$341,600
2009
$4,369 (+19.3%)
$148,300 + $193,300
$341,600
2006
$3,661
$163,700 + $180,700
$344,400
*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
4
Baths
2.25
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,860
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,252
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1430504
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2019.
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
Apr 6, 2026 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Oct 11, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Work on an addition.
Addition
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 2,252
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1430504
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 5, 2019
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
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.45M
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