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  • $974,999

    48 Atherton St, Boston, MA 02119

    4beds
    2,790sqft
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    $6,715/mo
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    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
    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.
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    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

        DateEventPrice
        9/11/2026Listed for sale$974,999$349/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73575734 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

        Getting around

        89 / 100
        Very Walkable
        72 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        93 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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