Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom Colonial in West Roxbury's coveted Bellevue Hill! The living room is spacious and bright with hardwood floors throughout and natural sunlight pouring in. The kitchen is stunning with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops offering bar/counter seating with an open area for a formal dining space. The kitchen opens up to your lovely deck with sliding glass doors looking out onto a plush and well maintained yard. Upstairs has three great size bedrooms with sizable closets. The primary bedroom has a closet you dream about, you have to see in person! A commuter's dream, within walking distance to the commuter rail, short drive to the V.F.W Parkway and close to all of the shops and restaurants that West Roxbury has to offer. This attic and and basement offer so much potential. One car garage n the heart of West Roxbury! You will have your own urban oasis with both the deck and yard. You don't want to miss this GEM!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
6,004 sq ftLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leigh Gilmore• Gilmore Murphy Realty LLC
Bought with Alexandra Haueisen• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
A spacious & inviting side entrance colonial, tastefully updated to retain 30's charm & character while incorporating modern day amenities. You will love the warm vibe of this home - gorgeous hardwoods, tall ceilings, crown moldings & bright, spacious rooms. The first floor flows nicely from the foyer, through the fireplaced LR to the open concept dining room & kitchen. Step out onto an entertainment sized deck overlooking a sizeable yard. A sunny bonus room off the LR, perfect for an office, reading or play room & a half-bath complete this floor. 3 good sized BRs, a beautiful full bath & laundry are on the 2nd floor. Excellent expansion potential in walk up attic & basement. List of all updates attached - roof, plumbing, electric, kitchen & bath all brand new in 2010. Coveted Bellevue Hill location, a stone's throw away from Roxbury Latin, convenient to Centre Street shops & restaurants plus commuter rail. Easy commute into Longwood, Boston, Cambridge. This home checks all the boxes!
Public Records
Jan 9, 2009
Sold
$394,000
$197/sq ft
MLS PIN #70845568
Jan 14, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2009
Sold
$394,000
$197/sq ft
Dec 5, 2008
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2008
Listed
$436,900
$218/sq ft
Side entry colonial, fireplace living room, eat-in-kitchen,built-in china cabinet, first floor has natural wood work. 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom, has a cedar closet and a walk-in closet. Nice level lot. Walk up attic. Almost all new windows. 1 car garage. 10 minute walk to two commuter rails, shopping, park, churches and YMCA. Great family neighborhood. Walk to The Roxbury Latin School.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,950 (+8.6%)
$281,100 + $645,300
$926,400
2022
$9,162 (+20.9%)
$255,500 + $586,600
$842,100
2021
$7,576 (+8.1%)
$248,100 + $461,900
$710,000
2020
$7,006 (+7.6%)
$229,400 + $434,000
$663,400
2019
$6,512 (+5.6%)
$195,900 + $421,900
$617,800
2018
$6,164
$195,900 + $392,300
$588,200
2017
$6,164 (+2.0%)
$195,900 + $386,200
$582,100
2016
$6,041 (−0.6%)
$195,900 + $353,300
$549,200
2015
$6,078 (+3.1%)
$173,400 + $328,500
$501,900
2014
$5,895 (+7.6%)
$173,400 + $295,200
$468,600
2013
$5,478 (+6.2%)
$161,262 + $255,657
$416,919
2012
$5,158 (+7.0%)
$147,405 + $248,124
$395,529
2009
$4,822 (+12.8%)
$158,500 + $218,500
$377,000
2006
$4,274
$174,300 + $227,800
$402,100
Tax history for 61 Howitt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,950 (+8.6%)
$281,100 + $645,300
$926,400
2022
$9,162 (+20.9%)
$255,500 + $586,600
$842,100
2021
$7,576 (+8.1%)
$248,100 + $461,900
$710,000
2020
$7,006 (+7.6%)
$229,400 + $434,000
$663,400
2019
$6,512 (+5.6%)
$195,900 + $421,900
$617,800
2018
$6,164
$195,900 + $392,300
$588,200
2017
$6,164 (+2.0%)
$195,900 + $386,200
$582,100
2016
$6,041 (−0.6%)
$195,900 + $353,300
$549,200
2015
$6,078 (+3.1%)
$173,400 + $328,500
$501,900
2014
$5,895 (+7.6%)
$173,400 + $295,200
$468,600
2013
$5,478 (+6.2%)
$161,262 + $255,657
$416,919
2012
$5,158 (+7.0%)
$147,405 + $248,124
$395,529
2009
$4,822 (+12.8%)
$158,500 + $218,500
$377,000
2006
$4,274
$174,300 + $227,800
$402,100
*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
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
2,004
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1433585
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
Nov 14, 2012 • Final
Long form/alteration
Remodel
Oct 2, 2010 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior renovations on a building.
Bathroom
Remodel
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