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Last Sold Price
2 beds817 sqft$612/sqft
161 Colorado St, Boston, MA 02126
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,000 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$612/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This charming Cape Cod-style home offers an inviting and updated living space on a sizable 8,000 square foot corner lot in the heart of Mattapan. Ideal for first-time home buyers or those seeking potential for expansion, the house features a welcoming first floor with a living room and a new kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly flowing into a spacious dining area. The second floor includes two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The expansive fenced-in...This charming Cape Cod-style home offers an inviting and updated living space on a sizable 8,000 square foot corner lot in the heart of Mattapan. Ideal for first-time home buyers or those seeking potential for expansion, the house features a welcoming first floor with a living room and a new kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly flowing into a spacious dining area. The second floor includes two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The expansive fenced-in yard provides endless possibilities and includes parking for up to 4+ cars. Meticulously maintained with many recent updates, including the kitchen, boiler, 200-amp electrical service, and fencing. Close to Public Transportation, Mattahunt Elementary and Hunt Almont Playground. Subject to seller finding suitable housing.
  • Listed by: Megan McGough • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 11/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73271968

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$542,500

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Megan McGough

Sold By Thumbprint Realty, LLC, Wakisha Charley

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Property Information for 161 Colorado Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $496 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Mattapan
  • Area: MA-Boston-Mattapan, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 8,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 817.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: TAXES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION OF $3,610. SUBJECT TO SELLER FINDING SUITABLE HOUSING.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:18 P:02630 S:000,1360870
  • Assessments: $376,800
  • Book: 38202
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 161 Colorado Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73271968

$500,000
Aug 16, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73271968

Aug 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73271968

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73271968

$500,000
08/16/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73271968

08/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73271968

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

Public Records for 161 Colorado Street

Taxable ValueLand$141,000Additions$256,300Total$397,300
Tax Record2025$4,601 ($383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt817 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt817 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNMATT W:18 P:02630 S:000

Schools near 161 Colorado Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK to 12

Perry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Bradley Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Guild Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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: 161 Colorado Street, Boston, MA 02126
$500,000
2
817
8,000
$191,000
3
1.5
1,558
6,000
$399,000
4
1,908
6,002
$250,000
3
1,250
4,000
$399,000
3
1
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8,000
$8,250
4,000

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