Wonderful opportunity to own this West Roxbury beauty that was impressively transformed in 2017. Home boasts a sun-drenched open floor plan on the main level. Gas fireplace w/custom surround, custom kitchen with granite counters and tile backsplash, SS appliances, crown molding, hardwood floors, half bath and rare first floor bedroom. The second level consists of 3 large sunny bedrooms w/large closets, laundry, and large full bath with double vanity. The 2017 upgrades also include a high efficiency Navien gas boiler with on demand hot water, siding, roof, Harvey windows, AC, updated 200 amp electrical, interior and exterior doors, front porch, rear patio and custom shed. Side granite steps and side porch done in 2020. Home is steps to all West Roxbury & Roslindale amenities, commuter rail, public transportation and a short drive to Boston's medical centers. Desirable location and pristine condition! This home checks off all the boxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by The Scipione Realty Group• Keller Williams Realty Boston South West
Bought with Christopher Mehr• Full Circle Realty LLC
Gorgeous transformation on this spacious 4 bedroom colonial in a sought after location. This beautiful home has been remodeled from top to bottom and awaits its new owners. Home boasts an open floor plan on the main level with new gas fireplace w/custom surround, new custom kitchen w/granite counters and tile backsplash, SS Samsung appliances, crown molding, hardwood floors, rare first floor bedroom, 3 large bedrooms on the 2nd fl w/large closets, 2nd floor laundry, 1.5 new baths, new high efficiency Navien gas boiler w/on demand hot water, new ac, new 200 amp electrical, new roof, new siding, new Harvey windows, new exterior and interior doors, new front and side porches, new front walk way and front steps, new patio, new driveway, new landscaping, large yard, new shed and much more. Steps away to all West Rox amenities, the Commuter Rail, public trans and a short drive to Boston's medical centers. Great opp to purchase a truly exceptional turn-key home.
MLS PIN #72038144
Sep 30, 2016
Sold
$430,000
$269/sq ft
Jul 30, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 27, 2016
Price Changed
$449,000
$281/sq ft
Jul 14, 2016
Listed
$459,000
$287/sq ft
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED Location! Location! Location! Bring your creative imagination to this promising 7 room, 4 bedroom, 1.5bath spacious family home and give it the makeover it deserves! Generous size kitchen, dining room and living room. Rare 1st floor bedroom and additional 3 bedrooms upstairs. Hardwood floors throughout, Nice level yard. Great Family home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,380 (+8.6%)
$216,600 + $563,700
$780,300
2022
$7,717 (+5.9%)
$196,900 + $512,400
$709,300
2021
$7,290 (+14.7%)
$191,200 + $492,000
$683,200
2020
$6,355 (+7.3%)
$175,300 + $426,500
$601,800
2019
$5,925 (+5.7%)
$149,500 + $412,600
$562,100
2018
$5,608 (+22.9%)
$149,500 + $385,600
$535,100
2017
$4,564 (+2.0%)
$149,500 + $281,500
$431,000
2016
$4,473 (−6.3%)
$149,500 + $257,100
$406,600
2015
$4,776 (+3.1%)
$168,500 + $225,900
$394,400
2014
$4,633 (−4.3%)
$168,500 + $199,800
$368,300
2013
$4,839 (+0.7%)
$168,500 + $199,800
$368,300
2012
$4,803 (+9.4%)
$153,900 + $214,400
$368,300
2009
$4,391 (+16.2%)
$151,200 + $192,100
$343,300
2006
$3,778
$168,300 + $187,100
$355,400
Tax history for 8 Searle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,380 (+8.6%)
$216,600 + $563,700
$780,300
2022
$7,717 (+5.9%)
$196,900 + $512,400
$709,300
2021
$7,290 (+14.7%)
$191,200 + $492,000
$683,200
2020
$6,355 (+7.3%)
$175,300 + $426,500
$601,800
2019
$5,925 (+5.7%)
$149,500 + $412,600
$562,100
2018
$5,608 (+22.9%)
$149,500 + $385,600
$535,100
2017
$4,564 (+2.0%)
$149,500 + $281,500
$431,000
2016
$4,473 (−6.3%)
$149,500 + $257,100
$406,600
2015
$4,776 (+3.1%)
$168,500 + $225,900
$394,400
2014
$4,633 (−4.3%)
$168,500 + $199,800
$368,300
2013
$4,839 (+0.7%)
$168,500 + $199,800
$368,300
2012
$4,803 (+9.4%)
$153,900 + $214,400
$368,300
2009
$4,391 (+16.2%)
$151,200 + $192,100
$343,300
2006
$3,778
$168,300 + $187,100
$355,400
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1433819
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2024.
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
Aug 9, 2023 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
Apr 28, 2023 • Final
Short form bldg
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,600
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Flagstone
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,473
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Bellevue Hill to LaGrange to Searle. Third House on the Left.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Searle Rd, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1433819
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 15, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Furnishings Not Included.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mozart Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Another Course To College
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
1/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$922,000 – $1.12M
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