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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,774 sqft
83 Thornton St, Boston, MA 02119
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1885Year Built
$293/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A truly wonderful single-family home on one of Fort Hill’s finest streets. Quiet, set back from the street; this is a true urban oasis. Pride of ownership shines through in every detail of this stunning renovation. House features wood floors throughout, many period details, an open floor plan, and thoughtfully laid out kitchen with slate counters. 2nd floor has two bedrooms and large full bath, sunny 3rd floor has master bedroom or office space with a lovely view over community green space. Full...A truly wonderful single-family home on one of Fort Hill’s finest streets. Quiet, set back from the street; this is a true urban oasis. Pride of ownership shines through in every detail of this stunning renovation. House features wood floors throughout, many period details, an open floor plan, and thoughtfully laid out kitchen with slate counters. 2nd floor has two bedrooms and large full bath, sunny 3rd floor has master bedroom or office space with a lovely view over community green space. Full basement with laundry and room for a workshop. Relax on the front porch or in the beautifully landscaped front and side yards. There is a 40-year roof, freshly painted exterior cedar clapboards, new oven range and refrigerator, new furnace, new water heater, upgraded electrical and a rebuilt chimney with wood stove. 1 mile from Hyde Square in Jamaica Plain. .06 miles from the Jackson Square T stop. Easy access to 93 and Logan airport.
  • Listed by: Ken Sazama • Real Broker MA, LLC
Listing closed: 07/15/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71835812

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$575,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Broker MA, LLC, Ken Sazama

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Eain Williams

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Property Information for 83 Thornton Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,401 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Roxbury's Fort Hill
  • Area: MA-Boston-Roxbury's Fort Hill, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,227 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1774.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Roxbury
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
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
  • Disclosures: Many windows do not stay up without props,many locks broken (all 1st floor windows do lock). No telephone land line service to house at present. Easy parking in front of the house on the street,no permit is required.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3395824
  • Assessments: $270,900
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: 00
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 83 Thornton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71835812

$520,000
May 20, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71835812

May 20, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71835812

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71835812

$520,000
05/20/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71835812

05/20/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71835812

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

Schools near 83 Thornton Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 3 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Hale Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Higginson/Lewis K-8
Public3 to 8

O'Bryant School Math/Science
Public7 to 12

Higginson School
PublicPK to 2

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: 83 Thornton Street, Boston, MA 02119
$520,000
3
1,774
3,227
$255,000
2
967
$159,000
2,996
8,250
$808,000
4
1,790
$1
3
3,804
3,883
$1,050,000
5
3,382
3,850

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