West Roxbury home for under $500k!! this home sits on an elevated site with a paper street to the back of the property.There is an additional 3200 sq ft lot next to the existing 4281 Sq ft lot, so potential for extending this 2 bedroom home.The house has newer windows,new roof and a large deep basement that could be finished.This is a perfect home for someone to do some updating and benefit from their sweat equity.
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,281
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
975
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1437724
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 1, 2026.
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 1, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Perform a service change on the electrical system.
Electrical
Nov 4, 2022 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on a roof.
Roofing
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
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 975
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,053
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 71 Stimson, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 975
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,281 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1437724
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
East Boston Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.3mi
William H Ohrenberger School
Public 3-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
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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Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
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25
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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$485,000 – $587,000
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