Last Sold Price
5 beds4,570 sqft$113/sqft
153 Ruthven St, Boston, MA 02121

Description

This charming house in the coveted Roxbury/Dorcester neighborhood of Boston, is an absolutely gorgeous house with great potential. This is a must see property! This house has great curb appeal, situated on a large lot, the exterior of the house is pristine and aesthetic pleasing to the eyes. The interior boast of having a large and spacious living area, with high ceilings and natural woodwork throughout the house. Walking distance to public transportation. Large backyard 2 car garage, plenty of off...This charming house in the coveted Roxbury/Dorcester neighborhood of Boston, is an absolutely gorgeous house with great potential. This is a must see property! This house has great curb appeal, situated on a large lot, the exterior of the house is pristine and aesthetic pleasing to the eyes. The interior boast of having a large and spacious living area, with high ceilings and natural woodwork throughout the house. Walking distance to public transportation. Large backyard 2 car garage, plenty of off street parking. Some TLC and improvements and this house will be the talk and the buzz of the neighborhood. A great neighborhood to raise a family. This house will not be on the market long, do not miss this tremondous opportunity to own this house. It is legally zoned as a two family, but can be used as a single family property as well. This will be a great investment.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/28/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Walter Weekes • Century 21 XSELL REALTY

Property Details for 153 Ruthven Street

Status
MLS #
72112378
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$2,155 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1900
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Roxbury
Area
MA-Boston-Roxbury, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 153 Ruthven Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,180 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,797 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,618

Property Taxes

$180

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 153 Ruthven Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Private
  • Living Area: 4570.0
  • Color: grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Trotter
  • High School: Latin Academy
  • Middle School: Lewis Middle
  • Neighborhood: Dorchester/Roxbury
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BOSTO
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1312573
  • Assessments: $433,200
  • Book: 15539
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: Residentia
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 153 Ruthven Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592005279

$515,000

+316.8% / yr

Mar 28, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72112378

$515,000
Jan 27, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72112378

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592005279

$515,000

+316.8% / yr

03/28/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72112378

$515,000
01/27/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72112378

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 153 Ruthven Street

Taxable ValueLand$318,800Additions$458,800Total$777,600
Tax Record2025$9,005 ($750 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,570 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,570 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,180 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:12 P:02231 S:000

Schools near 153 Ruthven Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Trotter Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Boston Latin Academy
Public7 to 12

David A. Ellis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Higginson School
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 153 Ruthven Street, Boston, MA 02121
$515,000
5
4,570
9,180
$215,000
3
4,551
8,254
$346,000
5
2.5
3,636
11,366
2
5,628
9,175
6
1
5,223
8,657
$366,000
6
4,180
9,473

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