Beautifully maintained 3-bed, 2-bath Colonial with BONUS detached studio on a generous lot along a quiet, tree-lined street. A welcoming mudroom/sunroom opens to a character-filled main level with soaring ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, and detailed woodwork. Living and dining areas flow seamlessly for easy entertaining. Updated kitchen features sleek stainless appliances, quartz and bamboo countertops, and stylish finishes. Full bath and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs offers a spacious primary bedroom with ample closets, 2 additional bedrooms, and a renovated full bath. Partially finished lower level provides flexible space plus pantry, sink, and refrigerator. Glass sliders on the main level lead to an oversized deck and fully fenced yard with mature trees. The detached studio is ideal for an office, artist's haven, or potential for ADU (buyer to verify). Blending a suburban feel with urban amenities in a convenient commuter location, this home is a rare offering!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
7,210 sq ftLot Size
$541Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Steven Cohen Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed by Nicole Spencer• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Bought with The Pinnacle Group• Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley
Est. $3,765 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 71 Joyce Kilmer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73478513
May 15, 2026
Sold
$985,000
$541/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$995,000
$547/sq ft
MLS PIN #73034212
Oct 11, 2022
Sold
$820,000
$451/sq ft
Sep 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2022
Listed
$775,000
$426/sq ft
+30
OFFER DEADLINE 3PM TODAY (9/11) This classic 3 bed, 2 full bath Colonial set on a large level lot, on a quiet, tree-lined street is exceptional! With updated kitchen, baths and systems, the beautifully-maintained home is not to be missed. An inviting enclosed front porch leads to the lovely main level featuring a large living room + dining room w/ tall ceilings + gleaming hardwood floors. The kitchen w/stainless appliances + granite countertops + adjacent laundry room w/ full bath and access to the large deck, provide incredible efficiency for today's buyer The 2nd floor has a main bedroom w/ a large closet, 2 additional bedrooms and a meticulously renovated full bath. The lower level is partially finished + has flexible recreation space and a walk-in pantry w/ built-in cabinets, sink + refrigerator. The fully-fenced rear yard w/ irrigation and mature trees provide a private oasis in the city. Additional amenities include a detached shed w/ workbench PLUS driveway parking for 3-4 cars
MLS PIN #72179406
Jul 31, 2017
Sold
$644,950
$354/sq ft
Jun 16, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2017
Listed
$649,900
$357/sq ft
+23
Beautiful three-bedroom side entrance Colonial. First floor features modern kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Home offers living room and formal dining room with built-in hutch. First-floor laundry room with beautiful marble bath. Gleaming hardwood floors. Large master bedroom with spacious closet. Oversized deck with fully fenced, professionally landscaped yard. Updates include insulated windows, 200-amp electrical service, heating system (2011), roof (2017), and composite fencing. Grand shed with work shop! Wide driveway which allows for side-by-side parking. Walking distance to West Roxbury commuter station and neighborhood shops and restaurants.
Public Records
Apr 18, 2007
Sold
$370,000
$203/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,639 (+8.6%)
$211,200 + $593,200
$804,400
2022
$7,955 (+9.6%)
$192,000 + $539,200
$731,200
2021
$7,256 (+11.4%)
$182,900 + $497,100
$680,000
2020
$6,511 (+6.5%)
$170,800 + $445,800
$616,600
2019
$6,112 (+63.2%)
$152,300 + $427,600
$579,900
2018
$3,745
$139,800 + $217,500
$357,300
2017
$3,745 (+2.0%)
$139,800 + $213,800
$353,600
2016
$3,670 (−10.0%)
$139,800 + $193,800
$333,600
2015
$4,076 (+3.0%)
$163,700 + $172,900
$336,600
2014
$3,958 (−4.3%)
$163,700 + $150,900
$314,600
2013
$4,134 (−0.8%)
$163,700 + $150,900
$314,600
2012
$4,168 (+2.0%)
$150,000 + $169,600
$319,600
2009
$4,088 (+18.1%)
$150,000 + $169,600
$319,600
2006
$3,461
$168,300 + $157,300
$325,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1435479
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
Oct 10, 2017 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Bathroom
Electrical
Oct 4, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street