Welcome to 8 Violet St., a cozy single-family ranch tucked on a quiet tree-lined street near Mattapan Square. This home offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a finished lower level with a large recreation room, private bedroom, full bath, and utility/laundry area—ideal for guests, a teen suite, home office, or potential in-law/ADU use (buyer due diligence). Recent updates include a new forced hot-air furnace, new insulation, new windows, and a new roof. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this property offers flexibility, comfort, and excellent access to neighborhood amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity! Group Showing Jan 8th from 3 to 4 PM.
Sold for $520,000
Zestimate®
$520,000
8 Violet St, Mattapan, MA 02126
4beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
4,885 Square Feet Lot
$520,000 Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$3,663 Estimated rent
Home value
$520,000
$489,000 - $556,000
$3,663/mo
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New forced hot-air furnaceNew windowsNew roofNew insulationQuiet tree-lined street
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Curtis Howe 617-212-9829,
Howe Realty Group 617-212-9829,
Curtis Howe Jr 617-955-2121
Bought with:
Betty Mosley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73463237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Game Room, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 436
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 4,885 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: W:18 P:00540 S:000,1360426
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mattapan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $371,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,305
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $520,000+8.4%$400/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $479,900$369/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Contingent | $479,900$369/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,900+405.2%$369/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 6/1/1998 | Sold | $95,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,305 +18.2% | $371,800 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,642 +6.5% | $334,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $3,419 +4.7% | $318,300 +6% |
| 2022 | $3,266 +5.8% | $300,200 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $3,087 +14% | $289,300 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,708 +7.4% | $256,400 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $2,522 +7.6% | $239,300 +7% |
| 2018 | $2,344 +4327.7% | $223,700 +1% |
| 2017 | $53 -97.5% | $221,400 +15% |
| 2016 | $2,118 +3.6% | $192,500 +14% |
| 2015 | $2,045 +3.1% | $168,900 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $1,984 -4.2% | $157,700 |
| 2013 | $2,072 -4.3% | $157,700 -5.1% |
| 2012 | $2,166 +2% | $166,100 |
| 2011 | $2,124 +6.6% | $166,100 -1% |
| 2010 | $1,993 -1.3% | $167,800 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $2,020 -15.4% | $190,000 -12.7% |
| 2008 | $2,388 -4.7% | $217,700 -4.6% |
| 2007 | $2,507 | $228,100 |
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Neighborhood: Mattapan
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dr. Catherine Ellison-Rosa Parks Early Ed SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.2 mi
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