LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Come see this well-maintained home situated in a desirable neighborhood of West Roxbury and across from Hynes Field. This 1-1/2 story bungalow with hardwood floors throughout is full of New England charm and modern finishes, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The first floor offers a sun filled open kitchen that flows nicely into the living area, with a bedroom, bathroom, fire placed living room, front entry foyer, and pantry for storage. The upstairs features two bedrooms, a bathroom with storage, closet in hall landing, and eves storage. Open the sliding door off of the kitchen to a tranquil back yard with an awning covered brick patio, a side brick walkway and an attached garden shed. The walkout basement is clean and bright, linking to the driveway, and featuring a laundry area, workshop, and plenty of storage space. A Tele-Cab elevator offers discrete accessibility between the basement and first floor. Walk to the shops and restaurants in West Roxbury, Chestnut Hill, and multiple bus routes. Close to the commuter rail. This beautiful home is a must see!!
For sale
$875,500
42 Brucewood St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
3beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$856,900 Zestimate®
$700/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garden shedSun filled open kitchenAwning covered brick patioSide brick walkwayHardwood floors throughoutFront entry foyerEves storage
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leigh Gilmore 617-921-8441,
Gilmore Murphy Realty LLC 617-323-7330,
Karen Gilmore 617-620-1555
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73566796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Elevator, Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:20 P:07183 S:000,1428680
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Roxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $700/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $575,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,665
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
Estimated market value
$856,900
$814,000 - $900,000
$3,735/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,500+207.2%$700/sqft |
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| 6/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #73115731 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73115731 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/19/2001 | Sold | $285,000$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,665 +6.3% | $575,600 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $6,270 +7.6% | $575,200 +6% |
| 2023 | $5,826 +8.6% | $542,500 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,366 +6% | $493,200 +4% |
| 2021 | $5,060 +19.7% | $474,200 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $4,228 +7.2% | $400,400 +7% |
| 2019 | $3,943 +4.6% | $374,100 +4% |
| 2018 | $3,770 +787.5% | $359,700 +1% |
| 2017 | $425 -88.4% | $356,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $3,661 -3.8% | $332,800 +5.9% |
| 2015 | $3,807 -2.3% | $314,400 +6% |
| 2013 | $3,897 +9.2% | $296,600 +8.4% |
| 2012 | $3,569 +1.9% | $273,700 |
| 2011 | $3,501 +6.6% | $273,700 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,284 +10.2% | $276,400 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $2,981 -3.6% | $280,400 -0.5% |
| 2008 | $3,092 -10.5% | $281,900 -10.3% |
| 2007 | $3,455 | $314,400 |
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Neighborhood: West Roxbury
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