Beautifully renovated & expanded distinctive Dutch Colonial home located on the WR/Chestnut Hill line steps to Westbrook Village shops. This special residence has been masterfully crafted: the exterior was redone w/ composite/maintenace free materials. The interior is elegantly designed w/ a first floor open concept that features: kitchen w/granite counters, cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances & a granite island. Kitchen is open to the spacious family room & the expanded FP'D dining room & living room. Off the kitchen is the newer addition that features a back entry, mudroom,laundry room & half bath. The second floor is like no other! A fantastic master suite w/spa like bathroom: Jacuzzi tub, shower, double vanity & 2 walk in closets. Additionally 2 good size bedrooms w/bump outs perfect for a study or playroom. Beautifully landscaped yard designed for entertaining: stone patio, custom built pergola, sweet side yard with delightful garden area. Easy walk to West Roxbury center.
***All Offers Due Tuesday June 3rd at 6:00PM*** Numerous Builder Upgrades Throughout This Charming Sun Splashed Dutch Colonial Making This A Very Special Home! Open Concept 1st Floor Features Kitchen w/Granite Countertops, Upgraded Cherry Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances & Kitchen Island Opening To Large Living Room w/Hardwood Floors & Fireplace! Family Room, Laundry Room w/Storage, Mud Room, Large Pantry & Half Bath All Off Kitchen! Master Bedroom w/Large Walk in Closet & Double Vanity, Jacuzzi Master Bathroom! Two Additional Good Sized Bedrooms Both w/Large Bump Outs That Can Be Used For Study/Play Area! Beautifully Landscaped, Fenced Backyard w/Pergola Covered Patio Area! Gas Heat & Cooking, Two Zone Central Air & One Car Garage! Short Walk To Commuter Rail Into South Station & Convenient To Shopping & Restaurants!
MLS PIN #70936269
Aug 5, 2009
Sold
$562,000
$318/sq ft
Jul 9, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2009
Listed
$549,000
$311/sq ft
Like New Construction!!! True pride of ownership shows throughout this beautiful meticulously maintained 3 bedrm Dutch Colonial home recently updated w/new kit. & 2.5 baths. Situated on desirable tree lined street walking distance to Hancock Village on the Brookline ln. Oversized fp liv. rm & den area perfect for entertaining.French doors off the granite kit.w/center island leading into the dining rm, 1st flr laundry,1 car garage,lovely fenced yard. Mst suite Jacuzzi, walk in closet.Central Air
Public Records
Feb 3, 2003
Sold
$314,500
$178/sq ft
MLS PIN #30659974
Feb 10, 2003
Sold
$315,000
$178/sq ft
Nov 25, 2002
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2002
Listed
$339,000
$192/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,733 (+8.6%)
$219,500 + $686,700
$906,200
2022
$8,964 (+8.3%)
$199,600 + $624,300
$823,900
2021
$8,277 (+14.6%)
$191,900 + $583,800
$775,700
2020
$7,222 (+7.5%)
$172,500 + $511,400
$683,900
2019
$6,719 (+4.6%)
$152,100 + $485,400
$637,500
2018
$6,425 (+5.4%)
$152,100 + $461,000
$613,100
2017
$6,097 (+3.0%)
$151,400 + $424,300
$575,700
2016
$5,918 (+9.7%)
$151,400 + $386,600
$538,000
2015
$5,396 (+2.0%)
$162,500 + $283,100
$445,600
2014
$5,289 (−4.3%)
$162,500 + $257,900
$420,400
2013
$5,524 (+5.8%)
$162,500 + $257,900
$420,400
2012
$5,220 (+2.0%)
$148,500 + $251,800
$400,300
2009
$5,120 (+18.2%)
$148,500 + $251,800
$400,300
2006
$4,330
$164,400 + $242,900
$407,300
Tax history for 79 Garnet Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,733 (+8.6%)
$219,500 + $686,700
$906,200
2022
$8,964 (+8.3%)
$199,600 + $624,300
$823,900
2021
$8,277 (+14.6%)
$191,900 + $583,800
$775,700
2020
$7,222 (+7.5%)
$172,500 + $511,400
$683,900
2019
$6,719 (+4.6%)
$152,100 + $485,400
$637,500
2018
$6,425 (+5.4%)
$152,100 + $461,000
$613,100
2017
$6,097 (+3.0%)
$151,400 + $424,300
$575,700
2016
$5,918 (+9.7%)
$151,400 + $386,600
$538,000
2015
$5,396 (+2.0%)
$162,500 + $283,100
$445,600
2014
$5,289 (−4.3%)
$162,500 + $257,900
$420,400
2013
$5,524 (+5.8%)
$162,500 + $257,900
$420,400
2012
$5,220 (+2.0%)
$148,500 + $251,800
$400,300
2009
$5,120 (+18.2%)
$148,500 + $251,800
$400,300
2006
$4,330
$164,400 + $242,900
$407,300
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
1,873
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1428738
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 30, 2025 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street