Last Sold Price
3 beds1,548 sqft$455/sqft
20 Robken Rd, Boston, MA 02131

Description

Robken Road is a coveted Roslindale location situated near the serenity of the Arnold Arboretum, Roslindale Urban Wilds & the eclectic bustle of Roslindale Village! This custom-built Cape home has been lovingly cared for throughout the years! A wonderful open & bright floor plan has the perfect balance of open light-filled spaces with private retreats including a perfect home office space & finished lower level! First floor offers a fireplaced living room, family room, primary bedroom with a balcony,...Robken Road is a coveted Roslindale location situated near the serenity of the Arnold Arboretum, Roslindale Urban Wilds & the eclectic bustle of Roslindale Village! This custom-built Cape home has been lovingly cared for throughout the years! A wonderful open & bright floor plan has the perfect balance of open light-filled spaces with private retreats including a perfect home office space & finished lower level! First floor offers a fireplaced living room, family room, primary bedroom with a balcony, full updated tiled bath, a modern kitchen that has stainless appliances, stone counters, and a center island overlooking the formal dining room. A stunning sunroom that leads to the deck & yard completes this level. The 2nd floor offers two generous private bedrooms! Central air & finished basement with a walk-out! Large deck, patio & 2 car off-street parking! Just steps to the Arboretum, the Village's fine shops & restaurants, and the commuter train to Boston & easy access to Medical!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary Forde • Insight Realty Group, Inc.
  2. Listed by Michael McGuire • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details for 20 Robken Road

Status
MLS #
73070174
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$3,661 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1956
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Roslindale
Area
MA-Boston-Roslindale, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Cape, Contemporary
Style
Cape, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

[Boston, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Insight Realty Group, Inc., Mary Forde; Insight Realty Group, Inc., Michael McGuire

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, April Nelson

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Building Information for 20 Robken Road

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF

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$3,889 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,583

Property Taxes

$305

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Robken Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1548.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Home is being sold,"as-is". The seller is moving to be closer to family.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1387132
  • Assessments: $660,300
  • Book: 55397
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: 1F-6000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 60.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 20 Robken Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73070174

$705,000
Jan 17, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73070174

Jan 17, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73070174

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73070174

$705,000
01/17/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73070174

01/17/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73070174

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

Public Records for 20 Robken Road

Taxable ValueLand$236,600Additions$498,200Total$734,800
Tax Record2025$8,509 ($709 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,267 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,267 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated2005ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNROSL W:20 P:05115 S:003

Schools near 20 Robken Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Sumner Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Boston Teachers Union School
PublicPK to 8

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

Manning 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: 20 Robken Road, Boston, MA 02131
$705,000
3
1,548
6,600
$139,000
3
1
1,387
6,600
$313,000
3
1,306
6,600
$1
1
1
775
$325,000
4
2,048
6,600
2
2,016
6,245

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Listing Courtesy of Insight Realty Group, Inc., Mary Forde; Insight Realty Group, Inc., Michael McGuire

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