OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2021 for $560K

$641,372

•

1,152

sq ft

56 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Suburbia in the city! This beautiful Cape is the chance of a lifetime to buy into a lovely starter home at today's entry-level price point. Find happiness in this charming home which has been recently updated and sits on a 7,000+ sqft lot. Updates include a new roof, a new heating system (forced hot air), a new hot water tank, new vinyl siding, and fresh paint throughout. This home is perfect for anyone commuting Downtown or looking to live in Boston with a bit of privacy. The property is conveniently located just minutes from the Hyde Park & Dedham lines, Beethovan & Joyce Kilmer schools, George Wright Country Club, Legacy Place (Dedham), and the West Roxbury Commuter Rail (Needham Purple Line). Major highways nearby include I-93, I-95, VFW Hwy, and Rt.138. ---------- Use GPS - 11 Grove Terrace West Roxbury to bring directly to driveway. Pull all the way down.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,695 sq ftLot Size

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Christian Murray • North Corner Realty

Bought with Kevin O'Leary • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72894698

Redfin Estimate

$641,372

$81K since sold in October 2021$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($676K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$699,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,385 sq ft
36 Bonad Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$645,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
160 Glenellen Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$550,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,155 sq ft
66 Edgemere Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$735,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,368 sq ft
99 Cass St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$710,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,251 sq ft
56 Riverview St, Dedham, MA 02026
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$719,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
81 Dent St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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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

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN THU, 5PM TO 6:30PM
$775,000
5 beds2.5 baths1,797 sq ft
20 Paragon, West Roxbury, MA 02132
$369,900
2 beds1 bath845 sq ft
17 Cass St #2, West Roxbury, MA 02132
$625,000
3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft
71 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
$479,900
2 beds2 baths1,055 sq ft
4975 Washington St #310, West Roxbury, MA 02132
$382,000
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
116 Spring. St Unit C10, West Roxbury, MA 02132
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Sale history for 56 Cottage Rd

Tax history for 56 Cottage Rd

*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

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,152

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1437519

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
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120.66
Length: 10.42
Width: 11.58
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 92.5
Length: 12.33
Width: 7.5
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 409.61
Length: 24.33
Width: 16.83
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Laminate

Living Room Information
Area: 262.83
Length: 20.75
Width: 12.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup

Kitchen Information
Area: 224.53
Length: 11.42
Width: 19.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,152
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,342
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS - 11 Grove Terrace West Roxbury to bring directly to driveway. Pull all the way down.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Cottage Rd, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1437519

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

East Boston Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.1mi

Kilmer K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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, 14 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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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

$610,000 – $738,000

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Home values near 56 Cottage Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$761,018
71 Cottage St, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$752,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1490 Sq. Ft.	$802,801
66 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 986 Sq. Ft.	$511,997

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

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