***PRICE REDUCTION to single-family home with a nice yard in a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood in the Roslindale Village area. A short walk to Healy Field and Flaherty Pool with the Arnold Arboretum nearby too. Mass Transit, including Commuter Rail just minutes away, shopping, a host of great restaurants, Boston Public Library branch and other area amenities, just too many to list. Being sold as-is with updates and improvements needed. The property is well-suited for a contractor, investor or a live-in owner that seeks to improve their own home while growing their equity. Has a newer 2014 boiler (natural gas) for forced-hot water heating in the home, and a newer 2014 hot water tank (natural gas) for hot water. Hardwood floors throughout. The electrical panel has been upgraded to circuit breakers,100 amps service. Roof is 18-20 years old. Full unfinished basement and walk-up attic. The Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer are included in the sale.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
171 Sycamore St, Roslindale, MA 02131
3beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,716 Square Feet Lot
$698,400 Zestimate®
$379/sqft
$3,720 Estimated rent
Home value
$698,400
$643,000 - $761,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Keegan 508-272-7750,
Better Living Real Estate, LLC 781-821-0105
Bought with:
Mary Devlin
Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73171998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead, Attic Access, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partial,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,716 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:19 P:03644 S:000,1391988
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Smart Grid Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Roslindale Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roslindale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $379/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $509,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,472
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2024 | Sold | $550,000$379/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73171998 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$379/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73171998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Price change | $550,000-8.3%$379/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73171998 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,900$414/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73171998 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,568 +10.5% | $567,200 +4% |
| 2024 | $5,944 +8.6% | $545,300 +7% |
| 2023 | $5,472 +6.6% | $509,500 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,133 +8.6% | $471,800 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $4,725 +3.6% | $442,800 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $4,560 +5.2% | $431,800 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,333 +5.6% | $411,100 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,102 +1514.4% | $391,400 +6% |
| 2017 | $254 -93.2% | $369,400 +9% |
| 2016 | $3,728 -2.7% | $338,900 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $3,830 +5.9% | $316,300 +10% |
| 2014 | $3,618 -4.3% | $287,600 |
| 2013 | $3,779 +5.4% | $287,600 +4.6% |
| 2012 | $3,585 +2% | $274,900 |
| 2011 | $3,516 +6.6% | $274,900 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,299 +8.1% | $277,700 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $3,053 -8.3% | $287,200 -5.4% |
| 2008 | $3,330 -0.8% | $303,600 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $3,356 | $305,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Roslindale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sumner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Boston Teachers Union SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Another Course To CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: See Firmremarks
- Middle: See Firmremarks
- High: See Firmremarks
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02131
- Roslindale
- 171 Sycamore St
