Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,580 sqft$459/sqft
55 Glendower Rd, Boston, MA 02131
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,050 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$459/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning Metropolitan Hill 3-plus bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a huge back yard and a brand new roof. Just beyond the enclosed front porch is a spacious LR w/crown molding that flows into the formal dining room. The kitchen has been beautifully renovated and offers quartz counters, ss appliances, playful tile and a center island. Also find a half bath and a handy mudroom/laundry area open to your deck, fenced yard, dog run and shed. Upstairs, find two generous bedrooms, the master with walk-in closet...Stunning Metropolitan Hill 3-plus bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a huge back yard and a brand new roof. Just beyond the enclosed front porch is a spacious LR w/crown molding that flows into the formal dining room. The kitchen has been beautifully renovated and offers quartz counters, ss appliances, playful tile and a center island. Also find a half bath and a handy mudroom/laundry area open to your deck, fenced yard, dog run and shed. Upstairs, find two generous bedrooms, the master with walk-in closet and bathroom access, a study and a beautiful tiled bath with double vanity, walk-in shower and deep soaking tub. And the bonus 3rd floor has 1 bedroom and additional study, craft room or home gym. Shared driveway leads to two car parking. Low maintenance and energy efficient, the house has vinyl siding, newer systems and blown in insulation. Under a mile to Roslindale Village shops & restaurants, commuter train, and Farmers Market. Close-by is George Wright Golf Course. Bring the pup!

Listing Agent

  1. Ellen Grubert

    Ellen Grubert

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 256-8455

    M: (617) 256-8455

Listing closed: 11/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72738705

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 55 Glendower Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,327 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Roslindale
  • Area: MA-Boston-Roslindale, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,050 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1580.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Metropolitan Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Study, Mud Room, Sun Room, Office
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 81.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 100.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 135.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 210.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Flexible floor plan,2 Living windows are older,Flooring in study is cork,top floor rooms do not have heat.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:18 P:05333 S:000,1392590
  • Assessments: $491,900
  • Book: 53552
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 55 Glendower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72738705

$726,000
Oct 13, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72738705

Oct 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72738705

$679,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72738705

$726,000
10/13/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72738705

10/07/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72738705

$679,000

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

Public Records for 55 Glendower Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,900Additions$468,900Total$687,800
Tax Record2025$7,965 ($664 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,695 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,695 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2018ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNROSL W:18 P:05333 S:000

Schools near 55 Glendower Road

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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Conley Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

Bates Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mozart 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: 55 Glendower Road, Boston, MA 02131
$726,000
3
1,580
4,050
3
1.5
1,512
4,050
4
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1,400
7,020
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