For sale

Price cut: $45K (6/17)

$1,350,000

27 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA 02119

6beds

3,201sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1842

5,570 Square Feet Lot

$1,317,000 Zestimate^®

$422/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fresh rear deckTwo-car drivewayMulti-tiered professionally landscaped backyardOriginal detailsPerched atop a hillBrand-new bathroomsMarble fireplaces

Discover an urban sanctuary in a meticulously maintained mid-1800s Greek Revival in Boston’s historic Tommy’s Rock. Perched atop a hill, this stately 6-bedroom, 5-bath home blends architectural heritage with modern luxury. Inside, 10-foot ceilings, grand room proportions, and expansive windows flood the space with light. Original details, including pumpkin pine floors, curved staircases, inlaid shutters, and marble fireplaces, harmonize with updates like brand-new bathrooms and a fresh rear deck.An attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath in-law suite with a private entrance offers flexibility for guests or extended family. Outdoor living shines with a multi-tiered, professionally landscaped backyard and multiple decks boasting breathtaking Boston skyline views. With a two-car driveway, proximity to public transit, universities, and diverse dining, this home offers historic charm and modern convenience in a vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 5

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,201
Total interior livable area: 3,201 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,201

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Has view: Yes
View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s)

Lot

Size: 5,570 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:12 P:01227 S:000,3394612
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1842

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Public School, T-Station, University
Subdivision: Tommy's Rock

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Roxbury

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $422/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,064,400
Annual tax amount: $12,326
Date on market: 4/1/2026

Estimated market value

$1,317,000

$1.25M - $1.38M

$7,562/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/17/2026	Price change	$1,350,000-3.2%$422/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
6/9/2026	Pending sale	$1,395,000$436/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
5/26/2026	Contingent	$1,395,000$436/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Listed for sale	$1,395,000-3.8%$436/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
4/12/2026	Contingent	$1,450,000$453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
3/24/2026	Listed for sale	$1,450,000+58.5%$453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73490790 Report a problem
12/11/2020	Sold	$915,000$286/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/20/2020	Pending sale	$915,000$286/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #72742403 Report a problem
10/14/2020	Listed for sale	$915,000+56.4%$286/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #72742403 Report a problem
2/6/2014	Sold	$585,000-1.7%$183/sqft
Source: LINK #149927 Report a problem
12/23/2013	Pending sale	$595,000$186/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-South End #71616668 Report a problem
12/17/2013	Price change	$595,000-12.4%$186/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-South End #71616668 Report a problem
10/11/2013	Listed for sale	$679,000+63.6%$212/sqft
Source: Fort Hill Brokerage Group, LLC #71595490 Report a problem
8/17/2004	Sold	$415,000$130/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$12,326 +11.4%	$1,064,400 +4.8%
2024	$11,068 +1.5%	$1,015,400
2023	$10,905 +5.6%	$1,015,400 +7%
2022	$10,328 +47.1%	$949,300 +44.3%
2021	$7,019 +22.4%	$657,800 +21.2%
2020	$5,733 +7.2%	$542,900 +7%
2019	$5,348 +7.6%	$507,400 +7%
2018	$4,969 +595.6%	$474,100 +3%
2017	$714 -85.2%	$460,100 +5%
2016	$4,819 +28.2%	$438,100 +41.1%
2015	$3,760 -2.2%	$310,500 +6.1%
2013	$3,845 +7.4%	$292,600 +6.6%
2012	$3,579 +1.9%	$274,500
2011	$3,511 +6.6%	$274,500 -1%
2010	$3,294 +10.8%	$277,300 -0.9%
2009	$2,973 -15.4%	$279,700 -12.7%
2008	$3,515 -1.9%	$320,400 -1.7%
2007	$3,582	$325,900

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