Last Sold Price
3 beds1,152 sqft$486/sqft
56 Cottage Rd, Boston, MA 02132

Description

Suburbia in the city! This beautiful Cape is the chance of a lifetime to buy into a lovely starter home at today's entry-level price point. Find happiness in this charming home which has been recently updated and sits on a 7,000+ sqft lot. Updates include a new roof, a new heating system (forced hot air), a new hot water tank, new vinyl siding, and fresh paint throughout. This home is perfect for anyone commuting Downtown or looking to live in Boston with a bit of privacy. The property is conveniently...Suburbia in the city! This beautiful Cape is the chance of a lifetime to buy into a lovely starter home at today's entry-level price point. Find happiness in this charming home which has been recently updated and sits on a 7,000+ sqft lot. Updates include a new roof, a new heating system (forced hot air), a new hot water tank, new vinyl siding, and fresh paint throughout. This home is perfect for anyone commuting Downtown or looking to live in Boston with a bit of privacy. The property is conveniently located just minutes from the Hyde Park & Dedham lines, Beethovan & Joyce Kilmer schools, George Wright Country Club, Legacy Place (Dedham), and the West Roxbury Commuter Rail (Needham Purple Line). Major highways nearby include I-93, I-95, VFW Hwy, and Rt.138. ---------- Use GPS - 11 Grove Terrace West Roxbury to bring directly to driveway. Pull all the way down.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/20/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christian Murray • North Corner Realty
  2. Listed by Michael MacPherson • North Corner Realty

Property Details for 56 Cottage Road

Status
MLS #
72894698
Days on Market
37
Taxes
$3,342 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Boston
MLS Area
West Roxbury
Area
MA-Boston-West Roxbury, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of North Corner Realty, Christian Murray; North Corner Realty, Michael MacPherson

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Kevin O'Leary

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Building Information for 56 Cottage Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,695 SF

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$3,125 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,846

Property Taxes

$279

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Cottage Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1152.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Beethoven
  • High School: Ohrenberger
  • Middle School: Joyce Kilmer
  • Neighborhood: Upper Washington/Spring Street
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Bulkhead, 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
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 120.659722
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.416666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.583333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 92.5
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 7.5
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 409.611111
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 24.333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.833333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.527777
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 11.416666
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 19.666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 262.833333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.75
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Shows as a 2 bedroom on public record. Third bedroom located on upper level. Seller/sellers agent makes no warranties or representations. Buyers/buyers agent to do their own due diligence. Neighbor has a utility easement on edge of property located in driveway. See attachments.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:20 P:11302 S:000,1437519
  • Assessments: $313,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 56 Cottage Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72894698

$560,000
Sep 10, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894698

Sep 10, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894698

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72894698

$560,000
09/10/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894698

09/10/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894698

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

Public Records for 56 Cottage Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,400Additions$289,300Total$397,700
Tax Record2025$4,605 ($384 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,565 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNWROX W:20 P:11302 S:000

Schools near 56 Cottage Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Beethoven Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Kilmer K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

William H Ohrenberger School
Public3 to 8

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: 56 Cottage Road, Boston, MA 02132
$560,000
3
1,152
7,695
$3,000
2
1
986
5,361
$675,000
3
1,490
4,800
$250,000
3
1,156
5,400
$750,000
5
2,009
5,945
$395,000
3
1,400
7,000

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Listing Courtesy of North Corner Realty, Christian Murray; North Corner Realty, Michael MacPherson

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