8 Violet St

$479,900
Price
4
Beds
1,300 Sq. Ft.
$369 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$369
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 8 Violet St., a cozy single-family ranch tucked on a quiet tree-lined street near Mattapan Square. This home offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a finished lower level with a large recreation room, private bedroom, full bath, and utility/laundry area—ideal for guests, a teen suite, home office, or potential in-law/ADU use (buyer due diligence). Recent updates include a new forced hot-air furnace, new insulation, new windows, and a new roof. Conveniently located near shopping,...Welcome to 8 Violet St., a cozy single-family ranch tucked on a quiet tree-lined street near Mattapan Square. This home offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a finished lower level with a large recreation room, private bedroom, full bath, and utility/laundry area—ideal for guests, a teen suite, home office, or potential in-law/ADU use (buyer due diligence). Recent updates include a new forced hot-air furnace, new insulation, new windows, and a new roof. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this property offers flexibility, comfort, and excellent access to neighborhood amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity!
  1. Listed by Curtis Howe • Howe Realty Group
  2. Listed by Curtis Howe Jr • Howe Realty Group

Property Details for 8 Violet Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Mattapan
Area
MA-Boston-Mattapan, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 07:04 AM

Property Details for 8 Violet Street

StatusNew
MLS #73463237
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$4,305 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1955
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howe Realty Group, Curtis Howe; Howe Realty Group, Curtis Howe Jr
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Building Information for 8 Violet Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,885 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,730 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,371

Property Taxes

$359

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Violet Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Game Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Buyer and Buyer's Agent to verify all information and perform their own due diligence. Interior photos were taken before property was rented. Seller looking for a 60 day closing to allow time for tenant to relocate.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:18 P:00540 S:000,1360426
  • Assessments: $371,800
  • Book: 22515
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Violet Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73463237

$479,900—
Jun 1, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100010695

$95,000—
May 29, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50493747

$95,000—
Apr 3, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #50493747

—
Apr 3, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50493747

—
Mar 15, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50493747

$105,000—
Mar 10, 1998

Canceled

MLS PIN #50382211

$98,000—
Aug 1, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50382211

$105,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73463237

$479,900
06/01/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100010695

$95,000
05/29/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50493747

$95,000
04/03/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #50493747

—
04/03/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50493747

—
03/15/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50493747

$105,000
03/10/1998

Canceled

MLS PIN #50382211

$98,000
08/01/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50382211

$105,900

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

Public Records for 8 Violet Street

Taxable ValueLand$130,600Additions$241,200Total$371,800
Tax Record2025$4,305 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,885 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNMATT W:18 P:00540 S:000

Schools near 8 Violet Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Mildred Avenue K-8
PublicPK to 8

Boston International High School
Public9 to 12

Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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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8 Violet Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02126. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Dr. Catherine Ellison-Rosa Parks Early Ed School, Mildred Avenue K-8 and Boston International High School. 8 Violet Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,300 sqft single family home built in 1955.

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