Welcome Home to this charming house! Meticulously maintained by the same family since 1969, this classic Cape-style house blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Set in a quiet yet convenient neighborhood, this home offers comfort, space & a welcoming feel from the moment you arrive. Step inside to discover pretty hardwood floors, a spacious fireplaced living room, & a bright dining room that flows into the eat-in kitchen, perfect for both everyday living & entertaining. There's a convenient 1st floor bedroom & a full bath. Upstairs you will find 2 generously sized bedrooms & lots of closet space, as well as an additional full bath. There's a partially finished basement with endless possibilities! Enjoy the changing seasons from 3-season porch or step out to the large deck, overlooking a beautiful level yard ideal for gatherings, play, or gardening. Located on 2 bus lines, walk to the commuter rail, Arnold Arboretum, DCR trails, close to restaurants, shopping & hospitals!
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
87 Knoll St, Roslindale, MA 02131
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$744,300 Zestimate®
$605/sqft
$3,308 Estimated rent
Home value
$744,300
$685,000 - $804,000
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Large deckEat-in kitchenBright dining roomPartially finished basementHardwood floorsGenerously sized bedroomsBeautiful level yard
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Listed by:
Lisa Iantosca 617-435-0817,
Donahue Real Estate Co. 781-251-0080
Bought with:
Victoria Tran Slomiak
Lineage Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73444497
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 1/4, Balcony / Deck
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Storage
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1387121
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roslindale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $605/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $666,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,723
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $740,000-1.2%$605/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Contingent | $749,000$612/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000$612/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,723 +11.3% | $666,900 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $6,937 +1.5% | $636,400 |
| 2023 | $6,835 +10.6% | $636,400 +12% |
| 2022 | $6,182 +5% | $568,200 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,888 +11.5% | $551,800 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $5,279 +8.3% | $499,900 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $4,875 +8.6% | $462,500 +8% |
| 2018 | $4,490 +596.3% | $428,400 |
| 2017 | $645 -85.8% | $428,400 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $4,541 +0.6% | $412,800 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $4,515 +5.9% | $372,800 +10% |
| 2014 | $4,263 -2.3% | $338,900 +2% |
| 2013 | $4,365 +5% | $332,200 +4.2% |
| 2012 | $4,157 -1.1% | $318,800 -3% |
| 2011 | $4,205 +6.5% | $328,800 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $3,948 +11.2% | $332,300 -0.5% |
| 2009 | $3,550 -4.9% | $334,000 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $3,731 -5.2% | $340,100 -5% |
| 2007 | $3,934 | $358,000 |
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Neighborhood: Roslindale
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- 4/10Sumner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Boston Teachers Union SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi
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