**Open House Canceled** This turnkey West Roxbury single-family home blends modern updates with classic charm, offering a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout for today’s lifestyle. Inside, you’ll find an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and timeless details that add warmth and character. The flexible floor plan includes a dedicated home office or den, solving the work-from-home question without sacrificing a bedroom. Storage is thoughtfully addressed with a basement, generous closets, and garage parking with updated electrical. Outside, enjoy a flat, private, fully fenced yard with a patio and mature plantings, ideal for entertaining, pets, or everyday outdoor living. A new roof in 2023, gas heat, and central air make this a move-in ready option. Conveniently located near West Roxbury Center, Roslindale Village, Allandale Woods, the Arnold Arboretum, and major commuting routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$754Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alison Borrelli• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Est. $3,228 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 87 Buchanan Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73476273
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$1,087,500
$754/sq ft
Feb 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 11, 2026
Listed
$945,000
$655/sq ft
MLS PIN #73162610
Oct 26, 2023
Sold
$860,000
$596/sq ft
Sep 26, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2023
Listed
$779,900
$540/sq ft
Join us at the Open House Saturday (23rd) and Sunday (24th) from 12-2! Beautiful move in ready 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial on tree lined Buchanan Road with many timeless updates, central air conditioning, and hardwood floors throughout. Wonderfully updated kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and tile floor. Sun filled Living Room has built in bookcases, crown molding, and fireplace. Dining room boasts built in china cabinets, crown molding, and chair rail. Master Bedroom has built in book shelves for extra storage. Home has beautifully updated baths and new carpet in family room/den. Enjoy morning coffee or evening glass of wine in the lovely enclosed 3 season room overlooking a private, well landscaped and fenced in backyard with many mature trees and plantings. Enjoy living in a fantastic neighborhood and take advantage of the short walk to the Arboretum, restaurants and public transportation.
MLS PIN #71161523
Feb 18, 2011
Sold
$390,000
$270/sq ft
Jan 7, 2011
Contingent
—
Dec 7, 2010
Price Changed
$399,900
$277/sq ft
Nov 22, 2010
Relisted
—
Nov 17, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2010
Listed
$420,000
$291/sq ft
Colonial 7 rm 3 bdr, 1.5 baths all freshly painted bonus 3 season room + ample bilevel storage in garage. Fireplace in living rm flanked by bookcases, dining rm has twin corner china cabinets + wainscotting. Family rm is off the kitchen. Bonus unheated sunporch overlooking mature yard. Treelined street in walking distance to public transportation and Arboretum. 6 year young gas heat and water heater, 150 Amp elect. CB's. Reflective + tranquil garden area.
MLS PIN #60608766
Feb 2, 1999
Sold
$227,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 18, 1998
Listed
$227,000
$157/sq ft
MLS PIN #30250934
Oct 28, 1998
Sold
$227,000
$157/sq ft
Oct 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 18, 1998
Listed
$234,900
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,888 (+7.6%)
$233,000 + $408,300
$641,300
2022
$6,400 (+8.1%)
$213,700 + $374,500
$588,200
2021
$5,918 (+8.3%)
$205,500 + $349,100
$554,600
2020
$5,464 (+6.2%)
$185,600 + $331,800
$517,400
2019
$5,145 (+5.6%)
$154,200 + $333,900
$488,100
2018
$4,872 (+7.8%)
$154,200 + $310,700
$464,900
2017
$4,518 (+3.0%)
$154,200 + $272,400
$426,600
2016
$4,386 (−4.5%)
$154,200 + $244,500
$398,700
2015
$4,591 (+4.1%)
$161,100 + $218,000
$379,100
2014
$4,412 (−4.3%)
$161,100 + $189,600
$350,700
2013
$4,608 (+3.1%)
$161,100 + $189,600
$350,700
2012
$4,468 (+7.1%)
$147,000 + $195,600
$342,600
2009
$4,173 (+21.8%)
$147,000 + $179,300
$326,300
2006
$3,425
$163,900 + $158,300
$322,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,443
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1387005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
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
May 10, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Bathroom
Plumbing
May 7, 2017 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior renovations on a building.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Weld to Andover to Buchanan Road
UnparsedAddress: 87 Buchanan Road, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,443
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1387005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Security Cameras And System, Dehumidifier, Bedroom Curtains
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
36/100 Car-Dependent45/100 Some transit62/100 Bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Manning Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.00M – $1.21M
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