Metropolitan Hill Gem! Bright and sunny, this lovely 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has many inviting features - highlighted by a fabulous oversized private backyard with its mature shade trees, garden beds, and a stone patio - perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or play. The first floor features a kitchen overlooking the back yard, a formal dining room, a living room, a bedroom/office and a half bath. Upstairs has two more bedrooms, a full bath and extra storage under the eaves. The walkout basement provides laundry and tons of extra storage space. Notable features include custom handcrafted built-in wooden radiator covers throughout, hardwood floors, Harvey wood-framed windows, and stunning sunset views! One off-street parking space included. All this moments from Roslindale Village, the Farmers Market in the Square, the commuter line, buses, shops, markets, bakeries, restaurants, the library, George Wright golf course, Fallon Field and Playground and easy access into the city.
Sold for $681,000
$681,000
42 Hemman St, Roslindale, MA 02131
3beds
1,149sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$685,900 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$3,981 Estimated rent
Home value
$685,900
$631,000 - $741,000
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Stone patioOversized private backyardGarden bedsFormal dining roomMature shade treesHardwood floorsStunning sunset views
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Listed by:
Brilliant Places Team 617-694-9759,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-522-2200
Bought with:
Benjamin Snow
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73434301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,149
- Total interior livable area: 1,149 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,149
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden
- Frontage length: 50.00
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1805534000,1391437
- Zoning: residentia
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
- Subdivision: Metropolitan Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roslindale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $593/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $537,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,254
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
- Exclusions: Chandelier In Dining Room Is Excluded From Sale. Old One Is In Basement Sellers Will Install.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $681,000+0.9%$593/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434301 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+110.9%$587/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434301 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2011 | Sold | $320,000-1.5%$279/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $324,900+1.8%$283/sqft |
Source: Carole White #71203195 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2011 | Listing removed | $319,000$278/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #71133161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2010 | Price change | $319,000-3%$278/sqft |
Source: NRT NewEngland #71133161 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $329,000-1.2%$286/sqft |
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| 7/27/2005 | Sold | $333,000+254.3%$290/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/1995 | Sold | $94,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,228 +6.9% | $537,800 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $5,825 +8.6% | $534,400 +7% |
| 2023 | $5,362 +6.6% | $499,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,031 +6% | $462,400 +4% |
| 2021 | $4,744 +4.1% | $444,600 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,558 +5.2% | $431,600 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,332 +5.6% | $411,000 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,101 +845.8% | $391,300 +6% |
| 2017 | $434 -88.3% | $369,300 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $3,696 +5.7% | $336,000 +16.3% |
| 2015 | $3,497 +6% | $288,800 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $3,300 -4.3% | $262,300 |
| 2013 | $3,447 +3.3% | $262,300 +2.5% |
| 2012 | $3,338 +8.7% | $256,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,072 +8.4% | $258,600 -3% |
| 2009 | $2,835 -8.3% | $266,700 -5.4% |
| 2008 | $3,092 -4.2% | $281,900 -4.1% |
| 2007 | $3,229 | $293,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Roslindale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bates Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10New Mission High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Another Course To CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bps
- Middle: Bps
- High: Bps
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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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02131
- Roslindale
- 42 Hemman St
