Beautifully updated Cape Cod style home located in desirable West Roxbury neighborhood! You are greeted by the home's lush green manicured lawn with mature plantings, stone walkway, and vinyl shingle siding. The warm and inviting front entryway has large windows and natural light. Original hardwood flooring gleams throughout. The living room features an oversized picture window, cozy brick fireplace, recessed and sconce lighting, and flows into the fabulous custom kitchen complete with soft close doors and drawers, smudge proof stainless appliances, quartz countertops, farmers sink, and blends into the new dinning area with custom crafted built-ins. 1st floor is complete with updated full bathroom and large bedroom. The 2nd floor retreat has an oversized primary bedroom with large double closets. The other bedroom is complimented with an attached 1/2 bathroom. Enjoy time on the back patio with built-in Weber grill and a refrigerator. The full basement awaits your finishing touches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,150 sq ftLot Size
$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Vantage Point Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with The Reece Team• Advisors Living - Canton
Don't miss this 3/4 bedroom 1.5 bath cape in a desirable West Roxbury neighborhood! Many great updates including water heater (2014), roof (2015), new windows and carpet(2016). The first floor has wonderful space options with an enclosed front porch/entry, large fireplaced living room with hardwood floors leading into the dining room and kitchen, a nicely sized carpeted bedroom, potential 4th bedroom/office/den and a full tiled bathroom. You will also find another enclosed porch/mudroom leading to the backyard and paved driveway with ample off street parking perfect for entertaining.The second floor boasts a large master bedroom with hardwood floors and double closets as well as an additional bedroom with a 1/2 bath and ample storage space. Located 1 mile from the West Roxbury Commuter Rail stop and close to many dining and shopping options!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,390 (+8.6%)
$193,000 + $402,000
$595,000
2022
$5,886 (+9.4%)
$175,500 + $365,500
$541,000
2021
$5,380 (+2.8%)
$167,100 + $337,100
$504,200
2020
$5,235 (+6.5%)
$155,800 + $339,900
$495,700
2019
$4,914 (+8.6%)
$133,400 + $332,800
$466,200
2018
$4,523
$133,400 + $298,200
$431,600
2017
$4,524 (+2.1%)
$133,400 + $293,800
$427,200
2016
$4,433 (+2.2%)
$133,400 + $269,600
$403,000
2015
$4,338 (+3.0%)
$153,200 + $205,000
$358,200
2014
$4,212 (−4.3%)
$153,200 + $181,600
$334,800
2013
$4,399 (+2.1%)
$153,200 + $181,600
$334,800
2012
$4,308 (+1.9%)
$140,700 + $189,700
$330,400
2009
$4,226 (+17.5%)
$140,700 + $189,700
$330,400
2006
$3,598
$157,700 + $180,800
$338,500
Tax history for 81 Joyce Kilmer
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,390 (+8.6%)
$193,000 + $402,000
$595,000
2022
$5,886 (+9.4%)
$175,500 + $365,500
$541,000
2021
$5,380 (+2.8%)
$167,100 + $337,100
$504,200
2020
$5,235 (+6.5%)
$155,800 + $339,900
$495,700
2019
$4,914 (+8.6%)
$133,400 + $332,800
$466,200
2018
$4,523
$133,400 + $298,200
$431,600
2017
$4,524 (+2.1%)
$133,400 + $293,800
$427,200
2016
$4,433 (+2.2%)
$133,400 + $269,600
$403,000
2015
$4,338 (+3.0%)
$153,200 + $205,000
$358,200
2014
$4,212 (−4.3%)
$153,200 + $181,600
$334,800
2013
$4,399 (+2.1%)
$153,200 + $181,600
$334,800
2012
$4,308 (+1.9%)
$140,700 + $189,700
$330,400
2009
$4,226 (+17.5%)
$140,700 + $189,700
$330,400
2006
$3,598
$157,700 + $180,800
$338,500
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,587
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1435482
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 28, 2025 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved