70 Howitt Rd

Boston, MA 02132

$1,085,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,457 Sq. Ft.
$745 / Sq. Ft.
1,457
Sq. Ft.
$745
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 6/18/24Virtual Tour
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Description

A breath of fresh air! This light & bright center entrance Colonial combines the details of yesterday with the updates of today. Built in 1945 by Thomas McGreevy with steel I-beam construction, the home features crown molding, trimmed archways, and hardwood floors throughout. This provides a beautiful backdrop for the sparkling modern kitchen with its stainless-steel appliances, stone countertops, LED lighting, and recessed Bluetooth speaker. An elegant dining room, spacious living room, half bath,...A breath of fresh air! This light & bright center entrance Colonial combines the details of yesterday with the updates of today. Built in 1945 by Thomas McGreevy with steel I-beam construction, the home features crown molding, trimmed archways, and hardwood floors throughout. This provides a beautiful backdrop for the sparkling modern kitchen with its stainless-steel appliances, stone countertops, LED lighting, and recessed Bluetooth speaker. An elegant dining room, spacious living room, half bath, and 3-season sunroom complete the main level. Upstairs, find a front-to-back primary bedroom with walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and walk-up attic. The backyard features mature plantings encircling a ginkgo tree that gets brilliant yellow leaves. Many updates including 2022 central AC, 2022 hot water tank, windows were replaced in 2018-2019 (except basement), and roof is approximately 10 years old. One-car garage and a fantastic West Roxbury location on Bellevue Hill!
  1. Listed by Johnston Lynch Group • Dwell360
  2. Listed by John Lynch • Dwell360

Property Details for 70 Howitt Road

Town
Boston
MLS Area
West Roxbury's Bellevue Hill
Area
MA-Boston-West Roxbury's Bellevue Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 70 Howitt Road

StatusSold
MLS #73238265
Days on Market5
Taxes$7,389 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1945
CountySuffolk County
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Sold By Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, Gundersheim Group Real Estate

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Building Information for 70 Howitt Road

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,571 SF

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General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1457.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Boston
  • High School: Boston
  • Middle School: Boston
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 18.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 21X27
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 242.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Property has underground gray water tanks,currently disconnected.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:20 P:03496 S:000,1433605
  • Assessments: $677,900
  • Book: 61497
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 70 Howitt Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73238265

$1,085,000—
May 20, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73238265

—
May 20, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73238265

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73238265

$1,085,000
05/20/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73238265

—
05/20/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73238265

—

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

Public Records for 70 Howitt Road

Taxable ValueLand$276,100Additions$461,400Total$737,500
Tax Record2025$8,540 ($712 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,457 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,457 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,571 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1971ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNWROX W:20 P:03496 S:000

Schools near 70 Howitt Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lyndon K-8 School
Public - PK to 8
New Mission High School
Public - 7 to 12
Kilmer K-8 School
Public - PK to 8
Mozart Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lyndon K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

Kilmer K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

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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