Bring your vision and discover the possibilities at 48 Atherton Street, a classic Roxbury colonial built in 1900 spanning over 2,700 square feet of living area. This large single-family home offers a fantastic opportunity in one of Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods. This home offers an exciting opportunity to build instant equity while updating the space to reflect your own style and vision. This expansive home boasts three floors of natural beauty which features 4 generous bedrooms, sitting room, living room, dining room, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces and eat-in kitchen with pantry. A 2nd floor dedicated laundry room enhances household efficiency and a versatile basement, provides additional utility and storage solutions. Don't miss the extended driveway and a spacious backyard with ADU possibility. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, renovation project, or property with future expansion potential, this home presents an exciting opportunity to become part of one of Boston's most distinctive neighborhoods. Enjoy convenient access to public transportation, with nearby connections making it easy to reach Longwood Medical area, Downtown Boston, the South End, and surrounding neighborhoods.
For sale
$974,999
48 Atherton St, Boston, MA 02119
4beds
2,790sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,750 Square Feet Lot
$979,600 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sitting roomSpacious backyardDining roomHardwood floorsExtended drivewayEat-in kitchen with pantry
- 13 days
- 608
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cathleen Brown-Burrell 617-935-7847,
City Coastal Realty Co. 781-308-4828,
Cathleen Brown-Burrell 617-935-7847
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73575734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,790
- Total interior livable area: 2,790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,790
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 5,750 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3398463
- Zoning: 00000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,048,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,721
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
Estimated market value
$979,600
$931,000 - $1.03M
$4,268/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $974,999$349/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,140 +18.2% | $1,048,400 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $10,275 +8.6% | $942,700 +7% |
| 2023 | $9,462 +5.6% | $881,000 +7% |
| 2022 | $8,959 +2% | $823,400 |
| 2021 | $8,786 +25.3% | $823,400 +24% |
| 2020 | $7,012 +10.2% | $664,000 +10% |
| 2019 | $6,361 +12.6% | $603,500 +12% |
| 2018 | $5,649 +562% | $539,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $853 -84.1% | $513,100 +5% |
| 2016 | $5,375 +14.6% | $488,600 +26.2% |
| 2015 | $4,689 -3.7% | $387,200 |
| 2014 | $4,871 +1.5% | $387,200 +6% |
| 2013 | $4,799 +4.6% | $365,200 +3.8% |
| 2012 | $4,586 +2% | $351,700 |
| 2011 | $4,498 +6.6% | $351,700 -1% |
| 2010 | $4,221 +10.6% | $355,300 -1% |
| 2009 | $3,815 -12.5% | $358,900 -9.7% |
| 2008 | $4,358 | $397,300 |
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