For sale

$699,000

Est. $4,232/mo —

•

1,200

sq ft

71 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Welcome to a truly special home where classic character meets modern comfort. Tucked away on a private road, this beautifully maintained single-family residence offers a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Step inside to bright, sun-filled rooms filled with charm and thoughtful details, including graceful bay windows, beautiful stained-glass accents, new light fixtures, and recessed LED lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow effortlessly together, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. The heart of the home is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen, featuring elegant stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious peninsula that naturally invites conversation, casual meals, and memorable gatherings. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day on the welcoming front porch, complete with durable Trex decking. The rear deck and patio overlooks a versatile backyard, offering plenty of room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own private outdoor retreat.Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a charming home office—perfect for remote work, reading, or a quiet creative space. The updated bathrooms feature imported tile, contemporary vanities, and a stylish walk-in shower.Modern conveniences include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and a full walkout basement offering abundant storage and exciting potential for future use.Ideally situated near major highways, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers a peaceful private setting without giving up convenience. With its inviting spaces, timeless details, modern updates, and wonderful outdoor areas, this is more than a house—it’s a place to feel at home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

4,226 sq ftLot Size

$583Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Herion Karbunara • Herion Karbunara

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Listing updated: Sep 26, 2026 at 03:07am

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•Source:MLS PIN #73581123

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$4,232 per month

Principal and interest$3,767

Property taxes

$342

HOA dues

Home insurance

$122

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

East Boston Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.1mi

Kilmer K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

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About Upper Washington-Spring

Street

Upper Washington-Spring Street, located between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown, is a historic and commercial Boston neighborhood with a dense streetscape and a transit-rich core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street and Essex Street corner, where neon-lit theaters, late-night eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Pillar venues include Emerson Colonial Theatre, the Paramount Theatre, and the historic Opera House. Brick-and-stone midrises mix with restored facades and newer residential towers, creating a layered skyline at street level. Side streets shift quickly from retail corridors to quieter blocks with pocket plazas and hotel lobbies. The Orange and Red Line stations stitch the area into the city’s daily rhythm.

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71 Cottage Rd · $699,000

Strong offer

$706K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $706K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Cement plaster finish
Broadband and DSL internet available
Insulated windows
Six total rooms

Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Plumbed for ice maker

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Electric dryer hookup

Flooring
Wood flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Thermostat

Sale and tax history for 71 Cottage Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73581123

Sep 22, 2026

Listed

$699,000

$583/sq ft

MLS PIN #72318681

Oct 10, 2018

Sold

$265,000

$221/sq ft

May 17, 2018

Pending

—

May 2, 2018

Listed

$349,000

$291/sq ft

+15

Sweet single family home awaits a new transformation. This home has retained its original charm and character in high ceilings, multiple stained glass windows, lovely front porch and rear yard awaiting recovery. Kitchen offers separate, large pantry and gas cooking via propane. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, full bath and an office. With an open layout and add another bathroom, this could be the cutest house in The Grove! Public water service and private sewer. IF YOU ARE SEEKING A SERENE COUNTRY OASIS (LUSH, GREEN ENVIRONMENT, ABUNDANCE OF CHIRPING BIRDS, LOVELY BREEZES), but still be IN THE CITY, this is it! AS-IS SALE. Sellers make no representations or warranties. CESSPOOL, FAILED TITLE V. CASH BUYERS ONLY. EASIEST ACCESS OFF CENTRE ST, NOT OFF GROVE.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,646 (+6.6%)

$112,400 + $227,100

$339,500

2022

$3,420 (+1.4%)

$104,100 + $210,200

$314,300

2021

$3,372 (+11.7%)

$99,100 + $216,900

$316,000

2020

$3,020 (+0.3%)

$78,500 + $207,500

$286,000

2019

$3,012 (+3.6%)

$74,300 + $211,500

$285,800

2018

$2,908 (−1.1%)

$74,300 + $203,200

$277,500

2017

$2,939 (−0.8%)

$74,300 + $203,200

$277,500

2016

$2,963 (+1.8%)

$74,300 + $195,100

$269,400

2015

$2,912 (+1.0%)

$95,900 + $144,600

$240,500

2014

$2,882 (−4.3%)

$95,900 + $133,200

$229,100

2013

$3,010 (+1.9%)

$95,900 + $133,200

$229,100

2012

$2,954 (+2.0%)

$99,800 + $126,700

$226,500

2009

$2,897 (+17.4%)

$99,800 + $126,700

$226,500

2006

$2,467

$114,000 + $118,100

$232,100

Public record

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Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,098

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,098

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1437511

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

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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West Roxbury, MA • 02132

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Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in West Roxbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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5.4 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 71 Cottage Rd

$696,638

$2,362 under list price of $699K

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