186 Temple Street, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury

$775,000

5

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,625

Sq Ft

$295

Price/Sq Ft

0.26

Acres

1885

Year Built

2

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

41

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jan 12, 2017 • MLS# 72107957 Copied! • Updated Mar 27, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $849,000

Final Sale Price: $775,000

Difference: $74,000 (-8.7%)

Performance Metrics

91.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

41

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $323

Sale $/sq ft: $295

This property sold for $295 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$295/sq ft

Area Median

$484/sq ft

Difference

39.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Stately eleven room, five bedroom custom built Colonial circa 1885, boasts exquisite leaded glass and stained glass windows throughout. The grand foyer with impressive column and dentil moldings leads to a magnificent living room/parlor with an ornate fireplace. A pocket door opens to the elegant dining room which features stunning built-in china cabinets, a bay window and window seat. The large kitchen and den lead to sliders and an expansive deck overlooking the private backyard. There are three generous bedrooms on the second floor and two additional bedrooms and full bathroom on the third floor. Easy access to the commuter rail, and just blocks to the sensational shops and restaurants on Centre Street.

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Property History

Market Insights

51.1%

Price Range

42

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573808

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 9, 2026

$1,585,000

MLS #73573808 - Active

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✓

Sold

Mar 24, 2017

$775,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 42

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jan 12, 2017

$799,900

Original listing

Agent: Bridget Graham Office: Coldwell Banker - The Hammond Group

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/09/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,585,000	-	-	MLS #73573808 - Active
03/24/2017	✓ Sold	$775,000	-	-	Property sold
01/12/2017	🏠 Listed for Sale	$799,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2016	$6,176	$583,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,176

Tax Year 2016

Assessed Value

$583,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1885

Living Area 2,625 sq ft

Lot Size 0.26 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Hot Tub/spa

Pool None

Spa Private

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,176

Assessed Value $583,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Taxes Do Not Include Residential Exemption...older Roof And Furnace

Exclusions Hot Tub On Back Deck And Dining Room Chandelier Excluded. All Appliances Included In Sale.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color white

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 42 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1885

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,625 sq ft

Total Rooms

11

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 3 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1885

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub/Spa

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Spa/Hot Tub: Yes

Spa Features: Private

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

B

Lyndon K-8 School

0.4 mi | #161 of 352 | Score: 43.3

Improved 32 spots from last year

-14.9 below state avg

524 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades PK-08

St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-08

C

Kilmer K-8 School

0.8 mi | #253 of 352 | Score: 36.0

Dropped 32 spots from last year

-22.2 below state avg

391 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

Holy Name Elementary School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

C+

Mozart Elementary School

1.3 mi | #510 of 825 | Score: 44.5

Dropped 236 spots from last year

-13.8 below state avg

154 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C

Bates Elementary School

1.6 mi | #626 of 825 | Score: 39.5

Dropped 293 spots from last year

-18.7 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

D

Conley Elementary School

2.1 mi | #775 of 825 | Score: 30.8

Dropped 90 spots from last year

-27.4 below state avg

157 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

Sarah Roberts Elementary School

2.1 mi

684 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

Sacred Heart Elementary School

2.3 mi

Grades PK-08

Italian Home For Children

2.4 mi

Grades PK-09

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

C

Ohrenberger School

1.7 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0

Improved 19 spots from last year

-23.2 below state avg

458 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

4.2 mi

Grades 05-08

Mother Caroline Academy

4.5 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.7 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

4.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2

Improved 3 spots from last year

-35 below state avg

246 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

5.1 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5

Improved 187 spots from last year

-15.7 below state avg

1,225 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

5.2 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

6.9 mi

Irving Middle

2.1 mi

Frederick Pilot Middle

5.0 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Catholic Memorial School

0.3 mi

15 sports • 2,206 athletes

Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

Roxbury Latin School

0.6 mi

Grades 07-12

C+

New Mission High School

2.8 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.5

Improved 97 spots from last year

-8.7 below state avg

739 students Diverse

13 sports • 458 athletes

Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

3.1 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6

Improved 349 spots from last year

-26.7 below state avg

480 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

A-

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

3.2 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6

Improved 287 spots from last year

-14.6 below state avg

670 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

D

English High School

3.3 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9

Improved 30 spots from last year

-29.3 below state avg

653 students Diverse

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

3.8 mi

Grades 06-09

F

Albert D Holland School of Technology

4.3 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4

Improved 28 spots from last year

-32.8 below state avg

526 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

B+

TechBoston Academy

4.6 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9

Improved 350 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

869 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

D

Brighton High School

4.7 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5

Improved 44 spots from last year

-25.7 below state avg

609 students Diverse

11 sports • 520 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

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West Roxbury

186 Temple Street, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bridget Graham

Agent MLS ID BB807652

Office MLS ID AN3117

Listing Data Updated Mar 27, 2017 9:56 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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