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Sold for $660,000
    • $660,000

    42 Mendelssohn St, Roslindale, MA 02131

    3beds
    1,265sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    4,000 Square Feet Lot
    $746,200 Zestimate®
    $522/sqft
    $3,409 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $746,200

    $709,000 - $784,000

    $3,409/mo

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    What's special

    Classic staircaseBright quartz countersCountry kitchenFormal dining roomGenerous sun porchesTons of lightFir floors
    Welcome to this incredibly charming and bright boho-style Colonial on Composers Hill, one of Roslindale's most sought-after neighborhoods. Generous sun porches on both levels with original mullioned windows let in tons of light and rooftop views -- ideal for getting your vitamin D, for houseplants, and pets who love to sunbathe! The country kitchen features a new gas range, fridge, dishwasher and bright quartz counters. Formal dining room has a bow window and lovely china hutch. Fir floors and a classic staircase lead you upstairs to three bedrooms and a bonus anteroom for crafts, meditating, or extra storage. Mature gardens surrounding the property include berries, peonies, roses, and lilacs galore -- a blooming paradise all spring and summer -- and there's a raised vegetable bed as well. Perfectly located for easy access to Stonybrook Reservation, Rozzie Village, Pleasant Café and points south. Private showings on Friday, April 21. Open House Saturday 12:30-2:00.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Linda Burnett 617-335-2824,

    Insight Realty Group, Inc. 617-323-2300

    Bought with:

    Christine Sullivan

    Conway - Hanover

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73101208

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,265
    • Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
    • Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 4,000 Square Feet
    • Features: Gentle Sloping
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1394070
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
    • Subdivision: Composers Hill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Roslindale

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $522/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $506,400
    • Annual tax amount: $1,991
    • Date on market: 1/19/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2023Sold$660,000+4.9%$522/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73101208 Report a problem
    4/22/2023Contingent$629,000$497/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73101208 Report a problem
    4/20/2023Listed for sale$629,000+182.1%$497/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73101208 Report a problem
    5/10/2000Sold$223,000+82.8%$176/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/26/1997Sold$122,000$96/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,517 +12.4%$562,800 +5.8%
    2024$5,797 +6.6%$531,800 +5%
    2023$5,439 +10.6%$506,400 +12%
    2022$4,919 +7.1%$452,100 +5%
    2021$4,595 +8.7%$430,600 +7.6%
    2020$4,226 +7.2%$400,200 +6.9%
    2019$3,944 +8.6%$374,200 +8%
    2018$3,631 +877.5%$346,500 +7%
    2017$371 -89.2%$323,900 +3.4%
    2016$3,447 -6.2%$313,400 +3.3%
    2015$3,675 +6%$303,500 +10.1%
    2014$3,468 -4.3%$275,700
    2013$3,623 +4.1%$275,700 +3.3%
    2012$3,479 +2%$266,800
    2011$3,412 +6.6%$266,800 -1%
    2010$3,202 +7.1%$269,500 -4.2%
    2009$2,990 -5.4%$281,300 -2.4%
    2008$3,162 -5.5%$288,200 -5.3%
    2007$3,345 $304,400
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    Neighborhood: Roslindale

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