For sale

$749,000

71 Cottage Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

3beds

1,200sqft

$4,812/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

4,226 Square Feet Lot

$551,300 Zestimate^®

$624/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Walk-in showerModern vanitiesSmall officeModern heat pumpPrivate roadNew light fixturesThree bedrooms

Beautiful move-in ready single-family home on a private road featuring bright & sunny interiors with bay windows and stained glass. The open-concept living and dining area blends classic charm with modern comfort, enhanced by new light fixtures and LED recessed lighting. The gourmet kitchen offers stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large peninsula ideal for casual dining and entertaining. Enjoy a spacious front porch with Trex decking, updated baths with imported tiles, modern vanities, and a walk-in shower. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a full bath, and a small office. Additional highlights include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, a rear deck and patio overlooking a versatile yard, off-street parking, full walkout basement , convenient access to highways, shopping, and amenities. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with modern updates, this home combines style, comfort, and functionality in a desirable, private setting.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Plumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL
Flooring: Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,200
Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,200

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden

Lot

Size: 4,226 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: WROXW20P11271S000
Zoning: residentia

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone, Granite
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Roxbury

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $624/sqft
Tax assessed value: $322,000
Annual tax amount: $4,104
Date on market: 8/1/2026

Estimated market value

$551,300

$502,000 - $601,000

$3,634/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/1/2026	Listed for sale	$749,000+182.6%$624/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557933 Report a problem
10/10/2018	Sold	$265,000-24.1%$221/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/31/2018	Listing removed	$349,000$291/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem
5/18/2018	Pending sale	$349,000$291/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem
5/2/2018	Listed for sale	$349,000$291/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72318681 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,435 +26.4%	$383,000 +19%
2024	$3,508 -3.8%	$321,800 -5.2%
2023	$3,646 +6.6%	$339,500 +8%
2022	$3,420 +1.4%	$314,300 -0.5%
2021	$3,372 +11.7%	$316,000 +10.5%
2020	$3,020 +0.3%	$286,000 +0.1%
2019	$3,012 +3.6%	$285,800 +3%
2018	$2,908 +3825%	$277,500
2017	$74 -97.5%	$277,500 +3%
2016	$2,963 +1.8%	$269,400 +12%
2015	$2,912 -3.3%	$240,500 +5%
2013	$3,010 +1.9%	$229,100 +1.1%
2012	$2,954 +2%	$226,500
2011	$2,897 +6.1%	$226,500 -1.4%
2010	$2,730 +10.7%	$229,800 -1%
2009	$2,467 -10.3%	$232,100 -7.5%
2008	$2,751 -3.5%	$250,800 -3.4%
2007	$2,852	$259,500

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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