Charming & updated center entrance three-bedroom colonial home on a lovely corner lot in the desirable Brook Farm neighborhood of West Roxbury, just moments to the nearby Brookline & Newton lines. This ideal home offers a spacious kitchen with updated butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, chef's hood vent, & gas stove. The 1st floor features a front-to-back living room with a gas fireplace & lovely built-ins plus a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet. There is a 3 season screened-in porch just off the living room providing the perfect space to sip morning coffee. The second floor offers an expansive landing, an oversized primary bedroom (with space to potentially add a walk-in closet or build a primary bath), plus two generously sized additional bedrooms. The home boasts a one-car garage and a newer back deck perfect for entertaining. Convenient to restaurants, transportation, & amazing shopping at The Street at Chestnut Hill & Legacy Place. Welcome Home!
Sold for $830,000
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$830,000
864 Vfw Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132
3beds
1,734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$916,900 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$3,901 Estimated rent
Home value
$916,900
$871,000 - $963,000
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Gas fireplaceLovely corner lotNewer back deckFormal dining roomSpacious kitchenOne-car garageBuilt-in china cabinet
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team Patti Brainard 781-789-5767,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Alex Georgeady 617-416-0085
Bought with:
Sonia Barbosa
Century 21 Professionals
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73118010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Sun Room, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,734
- Total interior livable area: 1,734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,800 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Easements
Details
- Parcel number: 1431962
- Zoning: 1F-6000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship
Location
- Region: West Roxbury
- Subdivision: Brook Farm
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2023 | Sold | $830,000+4%$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73118010 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Contingent | $798,000$460/sqft |
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| 5/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $798,000-6%$460/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73118010 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Listing removed | $849,000$490/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73034712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Price change | $849,000+0%$490/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73034712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Price change | $848,9000%$490/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $849,000+38%$490/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73034712 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2019 | Sold | $615,000+2.7%$355/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $599,000$345/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential Real Estate #72577425 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Pending sale | $599,000$345/sqft |
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| 10/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $599,000+231.9%$345/sqft |
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| 9/4/1991 | Sold | $180,500$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,924 +41.4% | $770,600 +33.1% |
| 2024 | $6,312 +6.5% | $579,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $5,924 +8.6% | $551,600 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,455 +6.4% | $501,400 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $5,128 +6.1% | $480,600 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,831 +5.2% | $457,500 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,591 +8.6% | $435,600 +8% |
| 2018 | $4,228 +648.2% | $403,400 +2% |
| 2017 | $565 -86.6% | $395,300 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,222 -0.6% | $383,800 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $4,247 -2.3% | $350,700 +6% |
| 2013 | $4,348 +1.7% | $330,900 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $4,276 +2% | $327,900 |
| 2011 | $4,194 +6.6% | $327,900 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,935 +5.6% | $331,200 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $3,725 -6.2% | $350,400 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $3,973 -13.9% | $362,200 -13.7% |
| 2007 | $4,614 | $419,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Roxbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lyndon K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Margarita Muniz AcademyGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Kilmer K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bps
- Middle: Bps
- High: Bps
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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