Welcome home! Offered for the first time in 24 years, this charming Colonial sits on a sunny corner lot made up of two parcels of land in a sought-after West Roxbury location on the Dedham line. A classic farmer’s porch greets you, with fresh flowers framing every corner of the property.The main level opens to a tiled foyer leading to a spacious living/dining room combination with hardwood floors and high ceilings. The large eat-in kitchen features ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances, solid cabinetry, and ample counter space. A versatile bonus room, currently used as a home office, along with a full bathroom with shower and a laundry room with washer and dryer, complete the first floor.Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms with hardwood floors and good closet space, plus an updated bathroom with tub and new fixtures. The lower level is set up for in-law or extended-family living, with its own living/dining area, a fourth bedroom, and a full bathroom with shower, along with a utility room and extra storage.Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers a patio for entertaining and a garden area. Enjoy a great commuter location close to Legacy Place, with easy access to Washington Street and bus service to Forest Hills Station, and just minutes to Millennium Park, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Blue Hills Reservation. A must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,900 sq ftLot Size
$331Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by The Cobi Team• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Listed by Ilya Cobi• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Upper Washington-Spring Street, located between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown, is a historic and commercial Boston neighborhood with a dense streetscape and a transit-rich core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street and Essex Street corner, where neon-lit theaters, late-night eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Pillar venues include Emerson Colonial Theatre, the Paramount Theatre, and the historic Opera House. Brick-and-stone midrises mix with restored facades and newer residential towers, creating a layered skyline at street level. Side streets shift quickly from retail corridors to quieter blocks with pocket plazas and hotel lobbies. The Orange and Red Line stations stitch the area into the city’s daily rhythm.
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Market insights
83 Desoto Rd · $749,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$749,900
Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (2% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Remodeled living and dining rooms
Foyer
Home office
Accessory apartment
Full, partially finished basement with walk-out access and interior entry
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms: three on the second floor and one in the basement
Closets in the three second-floor bedrooms
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms: one in the basement with a shower stall, one on the first floor with a tiled shower stall, and one on the second floor with a tiled tub
Kitchen
Dining area
Upgraded countertops
Range, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, and wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Garden
Corner lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Attached single-family residence
Parking
Three off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Renovated since original construction
Lead paint present
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
Gas range hookup
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, pool, medical facility, laundromat, private school, public school, and T-station
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
HURRY! ONE OF WEST ROXBURY'S GREATEST VALUES!!! SPACIOUS CORNER FENCED IN LOT, 3 BDRMS,3 FULL BATHS, FINISHED BSMT, 1ST FLR OFFICE, ATTACHED GARAGE, PERFECT HOME FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING...
MLS PIN #50375162
Jul 18, 1997
Sold
$161,000
$71/sq ft
May 20, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 1997
Listed
$164,900
$73/sq ft
THIS HANDSOME 7 ROOM COLONIAL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION**OPEN LIVING AND DINING ROOM**NEWER KITCHEN FULL BATH AND DEN ON FIRST FLOOR*3 BEDROOMS W/FULL BATH UPSTAIRS**PLUS INLAW W/FULL BATH AND KITCHEN*** NICE FENCED
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,412 (+6.6%)
$176,600 + $327,300
$503,900
2022
$5,076 (+10.9%)
$163,500 + $303,000
$466,500
2021
$4,578 (+6.7%)
$154,200 + $274,900
$429,100
2020
$4,289 (+10.5%)
$143,000 + $263,200
$406,200
2019
$3,883 (+5.7%)
$104,400 + $264,000
$368,400
2018
$3,675 (+1.0%)
$104,400 + $246,300
$350,700
2017
$3,640 (−0.8%)
$104,400 + $239,300
$343,700
2016
$3,671 (+3.7%)
$104,400 + $229,300
$333,700
2015
$3,539 (+3.1%)
$92,500 + $199,700
$292,200
2014
$3,433 (−1.4%)
$92,500 + $180,400
$272,900
2013
$3,481 (+1.8%)
$92,500 + $172,400
$264,900
2012
$3,418 (+7.1%)
$96,200 + $165,900
$262,100
2009
$3,191 (+6.4%)
$96,200 + $153,300
$249,500
2006
$2,998
$109,400 + $172,600
$282,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,430
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,430
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1437071
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in West Roxbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 83 Desoto Rd
$754,438
$4,538 over list price of $750K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $715K to $980K.