For sale

$625,000

71 Temple St, Boston, MA 02132

3beds

1,540sqft

$3,968/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

6,875 Square Feet Lot

$772,000 Zestimate^®

$406/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer roofStep-down family room

A charming bungalow in convenient West Roxbury location. Featuring an inviting living room which flows into the dining room and kitchen. The step-down family room opens out thru a sliding door to the large, level back yard. The home also features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus lower level with laundry and plenty of storage. With over 1,500 square feet of living space and a newer roof, this home has a lot of potential to be updated and expanded and lives much larger than it looks!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 168
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 120
Dimensions: 10 x 12

Family room

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 12 x 16

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 12 x 16

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features

Bonus Room
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,540
Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,540

Property

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 6,875 Square Feet
Features: Sloped

Details

Parcel number: W:20 P:08349 S:000,1433296
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $406/sqft
Tax assessed value: $632,800
Annual tax amount: $7,847
Date on market: 8/14/2026

Estimated market value

$772,000

$718,000 - $826,000

$4,122/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/14/2026	Listed for sale	$625,000+94.1%$406/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73563874 Report a problem
6/27/2008	Sold	$322,000+37%$209/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/29/2001	Sold	$235,000$153/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,046 +9.8%	$608,500 +3.3%
2024	$6,418 +6.5%	$588,800 +5%
2023	$6,024 +8.6%	$560,900 +10%
2022	$5,548 +4%	$509,900 +2%
2021	$5,334 +6.7%	$499,900 +5.6%
2020	$5,000 +5.3%	$473,500 +5.1%
2019	$4,750 +8.6%	$450,700 +8%
2018	$4,374 +627%	$417,400 +2.1%
2017	$602 -86.2%	$409,000 +3%
2016	$4,368 +4.5%	$397,100 +15.1%
2015	$4,178 -2.3%	$345,000 +6%
2013	$4,277 +5.8%	$325,500 +5%
2012	$4,042 +1.9%	$310,000
2011	$3,965 +6.6%	$310,000 -1%
2010	$3,720 +4.3%	$313,100 -6.7%
2009	$3,568 -3.9%	$335,700 -0.8%
2008	$3,712 -9.2%	$338,400 -9%
2007	$4,087	$371,900