27 St James Street

Boston, MA 02119

$915,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,201 Sq. Ft.
$286 / Sq. Ft.
3,201
Sq. Ft.
$286
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the urban oasis of Tommy's Rock, in the heart of Boston. Located near the top of a rare Puddingstrone glacial rock formation, this stately Greek Revival overlooks Boston from many windows, two spacious decks and a two-tiered yard. With 10 ft ceilings and much of the original character intact, this home is as unique as they come and one of the few restored mid-1800s detached SF homes left in Boston. Folded hidden shutters, ceiling inlays, crown moldings, beautifully restored original pumpkin...Welcome to the urban oasis of Tommy's Rock, in the heart of Boston. Located near the top of a rare Puddingstrone glacial rock formation, this stately Greek Revival overlooks Boston from many windows, two spacious decks and a two-tiered yard. With 10 ft ceilings and much of the original character intact, this home is as unique as they come and one of the few restored mid-1800s detached SF homes left in Boston. Folded hidden shutters, ceiling inlays, crown moldings, beautifully restored original pumpkin pine floors, curved staircase, and original marble fireplaces meet a remodeled kitchen, modern bathrooms, private parking, an in-law and a separate entry 2nd floor renovated suite. Full list of updates attached to MLS and include roof and new wiring. The current owners took phenomenal care to restore this home to its glory. The home features beautiful light throughout the day, and is truly one of a kind. Make an appointment!
  1. Listed by Masha Senderovich • Keller Williams Realty
  2. Listed by Ronan Demailly • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 27 St James Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Roxbury
Area
MA-Boston-Roxbury, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial, Greek Revival
Style
Garden, Colonial, Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Masha Senderovich; Keller Williams Realty, Ronan Demailly

Sold By Compass, Miller & Co.

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:23 AM

Property Details for 27 St James Street

StatusSold
MLS #72742403
Days on Market20
Taxes$5,733 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1842
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Masha Senderovich; Keller Williams Realty, Ronan Demailly

Sold By Compass, Miller & Co.

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Building Information for 27 St James Street

Stories-Year Built1842Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,570 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,471 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,994

Property Taxes

$478

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 27 St James Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3201.0
  • Color: yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Tommy's Rock
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Breakfast Bar / Nook, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 225.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Balcony - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 182.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Deck - Exterior,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 182.0
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 49.0
  • Room Office Length: 7.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: attached
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:12 P:01227 S:000,3394612
  • Assessments: $542,900
  • Book: 52653
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 27 St James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 27 St James Street

Taxable ValueLand$207,500Additions$807,900Total$1,015,400
Tax Record2023$10,905 ($909 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,570 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated2000ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:12 P:01227 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 27 St James Street

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Nathan Hale School
PublicPK to 5

Dearborn Middle School
Public6 to 12

Higginson/Lewis K-8
Public3 to 8

O'bryant School Math/Science
Public7 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Masha Senderovich; Keller Williams Realty, Ronan Demailly

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