Off Market Apr 2005 for $465K

$859,936

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,382/mo

•

1,481

sq ft

78 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

About this home

Fabulous Parkway Location, lovely side entrance colonial offers spacious kitchen, natural woodwork, fireplace living room, sunroom off diningroom over looks generous flat level yard, three spacious bedrooms, one has balcony/deck overlooks yard, young gas boiler, updated electric, walk up attic for expansion possibilities, newly painted exterior, warm colors interior, a must see! Friendly neighborhood in walking distance to commuter rail and shopping!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,286 sq ftLot Size

$581Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Vogt • Century 21 Carole White

Bought with Thayer Morgan • Century 21 West Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70149007

Redfin Estimate

$859,936

$395K since sold in April 2005$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($952K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$905,000
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$792,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,404 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
589 Weld St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$965,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,608 sq ft
141 Church St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,351,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
23 Symmes, Roslindale, MA 02131
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 21, 2026
$900,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,628 sq ft
87 Redlands Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Market trends in Brook Farm, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$898K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Parklawn Rd

Date

Event

Price

RENT. #1

Jan 16, 2022

Price Changed

$3,000

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #70149007

Apr 29, 2005

Sold

$465,000

$314/sq ft

Mar 30, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 22, 2005

Listed

$469,900

$317/sq ft

MLS PIN #30700812

May 16, 2003

Sold

$409,000

$276/sq ft

Apr 2, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2003

Listed

$409,000

$276/sq ft

MLS PIN #30469013

Feb 27, 2001

Sold

$335,000

$226/sq ft

Feb 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jan 5, 2001

Listed

$339,900

$230/sq ft

MLS PIN #50485059

Dec 23, 1997

Sold

$213,000

$144/sq ft

Nov 11, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 1997

Listed

$224,500

$152/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 25, 1989

Sold

$185,000

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,927 (+8.6%)

$212,300 + $432,700

$645,000

2022

$6,380 (+9.2%)

$193,000 + $393,400

$586,400

2021

$5,841 (+2.3%)

$185,600 + $361,800

$547,400

2020

$5,709 (+7.2%)

$169,000 + $371,600

$540,600

2019

$5,324 (+4.6%)

$142,200 + $362,900

$505,100

2018

$5,091 (+2.9%)

$142,200 + $343,600

$485,800

2017

$4,948 (+3.0%)

$140,500 + $326,700

$467,200

2016

$4,804 (−3.5%)

$140,500 + $296,200

$436,700

2015

$4,977 (+2.1%)

$156,000 + $255,000

$411,000

2014

$4,877 (−4.3%)

$156,000 + $231,700

$387,700

2013

$5,094 (+1.6%)

$156,000 + $231,700

$387,700

2012

$5,016 (+2.0%)

$141,900 + $242,800

$384,700

2009

$4,920 (+21.4%)

$141,900 + $242,800

$384,700

2006

$4,054

$154,300 + $227,100

$381,400

Tax history for 78 Parklawn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,927 (+8.6%)

$212,300 + $432,700

$645,000

2022

$6,380 (+9.2%)

$193,000 + $393,400

$586,400

2021

$5,841 (+2.3%)

$185,600 + $361,800

$547,400

2020

$5,709 (+7.2%)

$169,000 + $371,600

$540,600

2019

$5,324 (+4.6%)

$142,200 + $362,900

$505,100

2018

$5,091 (+2.9%)

$142,200 + $343,600

$485,800

2017

$4,948 (+3.0%)

$140,500 + $326,700

$467,200

2016

$4,804 (−3.5%)

$140,500 + $296,200

$436,700

2015

$4,977 (+2.1%)

$156,000 + $255,000

$411,000

2014

$4,877 (−4.3%)

$156,000 + $231,700

$387,700

2013

$5,094 (+1.6%)

$156,000 + $231,700

$387,700

2012

$5,016 (+2.0%)

$141,900 + $242,800

$384,700

2009

$4,920 (+21.4%)

$141,900 + $242,800

$384,700

2006

$4,054

$154,300 + $227,100

$381,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

1,481

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1428484

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-8000

GPOD

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.

Zone overlays

Greenbelt Protection Overlay District

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 Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,481
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: sage

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,623
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 78 Parklawn Rd, Boston MA 02132

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,481
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1428484

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: 2nd Floor Light Fixture And Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mozart Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Lyndon K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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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

3/10 Air Factor

3 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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$805,000 – $974,000

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Home values near 78 Parklawn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1358 Sq. Ft.	$775,862
74 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$917,835

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1399 Sq. Ft.	$735,280
70 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2145 Sq. Ft.	$994,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$894,686
66 Parklawn Rd, West Roxbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1399 Sq. Ft.	$870,748

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