Welcome to a truly special home where classic character meets modern comfort. Tucked away on a private road, this beautifully maintained single-family residence offers a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Step inside to bright, sun-filled rooms filled with charm and thoughtful details, including graceful bay windows, beautiful stained-glass accents, new light fixtures, and recessed LED lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow effortlessly together, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. The heart of the home is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen, featuring elegant stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious peninsula that naturally invites conversation, casual meals, and memorable gatherings. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day on the welcoming front porch, complete with durable Trex decking. The rear deck and patio overlooks a versatile backyard, offering plenty of room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own private outdoor retreat.Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a charming home office—perfect for remote work, reading, or a quiet creative space. The updated bathrooms feature imported tile, contemporary vanities, and a stylish walk-in shower.Modern conveniences include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and a full walkout basement offering abundant storage and exciting potential for future use.Ideally situated near major highways, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers a peaceful private setting without giving up convenience. With its inviting spaces, timeless details, modern updates, and wonderful outdoor areas, this is more than a house—it’s a place to feel at home.
For sale
$699,000
71 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,226 Square Feet Lot
$685,300 Zestimate®
$583/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary vanitiesModern heat pumpRear deck and patioDurable trex deckingPrivate roadVersatile backyardNew light fixtures
- 17 days
- 1,658
- 159
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Herion Karbunara 617-894-2793,
Herion Karbunara 617-894-2793
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73581123
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Lot
- Size: 4,226 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1437511
- Zoning: residentia
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Roxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $583/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,104
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
Estimated market value
$685,300
$651,000 - $720,000
$3,360/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000-6.7%$583/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73581123 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2026 | Listing removed | $749,000$624/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73557933 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000+182.6%$624/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73557933 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2018 | Sold | $265,000-24.1%$221/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Listing removed | $349,000$291/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2018 | Pending sale | $349,000$291/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $349,000$291/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,435 +26.4% | $383,000 +19% |
| 2024 | $3,508 -3.8% | $321,800 -5.2% |
| 2023 | $3,646 +6.6% | $339,500 +8% |
| 2022 | $3,420 +1.4% | $314,300 -0.5% |
| 2021 | $3,372 +11.7% | $316,000 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $3,020 +0.3% | $286,000 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $3,012 +3.6% | $285,800 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,908 +3825% | $277,500 |
| 2017 | $74 -97.5% | $277,500 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,963 +1.8% | $269,400 +12% |
| 2015 | $2,912 -3.3% | $240,500 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,010 +1.9% | $229,100 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $2,954 +2% | $226,500 |
| 2011 | $2,897 +6.1% | $226,500 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $2,730 +10.7% | $229,800 -1% |
| 2009 | $2,467 -10.3% | $232,100 -7.5% |
| 2008 | $2,751 -3.5% | $250,800 -3.4% |
| 2007 | $2,852 | $259,500 |
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