21 Bertson Avenue, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$899,000
Est. $5,496/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,078
Sq Ft
$433
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1896
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 14, 2026 • MLS# 73590436 Copied! • Updated Oct 14, 2026

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Open House Schedule

17
Oct
Saturday, October 17
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
18
Oct
Sunday, October 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

About this home

Opportunity knocks! This Colonial style home offering 2,078 sq ft. of living space is available for the first time in almost 40 years. Enter through the delightful 3 season porch into the thoughtfully designed living space. Enjoy the front to back living room, formal dining room, kitchen with separate pantry and handy first floor half bath. The second floor features three well-proportioned bedrooms which provides ample personal space for relaxation. The primary bedroom includes a large, refreshed bathroom with walk in shower. Bonus 3rd floor can work as a 4th bedroom, perfect for guests, office etc. Full unfinished basement for storage and laundry. The generous 9,600 sq ft. lot provides substantial green space offering possibilities for gardening and recreation. A two-car detached garage for parking and additional storage solutions. Prime location near shops, restaurants, parks and the YMCA. Easy access to public transportation and highways.

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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2026
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Hickman-Coen Home Team Office: William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,997 $776,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,997
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$776,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 2,078 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,997
Assessed Value $776,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Interior Photos Available Later This Week.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures May not include 3rd floor
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,078 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
0.5 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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Name Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Kilmer K-8 School
1.0 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
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
1.7 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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
2.1 mi
684 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
Italian Home For Children
2.3 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
2.0 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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.6 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.7 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
5.0 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
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
6.7 mi
Irving Middle
2.1 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
0.6 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 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
3.0 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
D
English High School
3.2 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.3 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
Meridian Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
4.1 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
D
Brighton High School
4.5 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
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
4.5 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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West Roxbury

21 Bertson Avenue, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Hickman-Coen Home Team
Listing Office William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Office Phone 617-731-7737
Agent MLS ID TM321821
Office MLS ID M95383
Listing Data Updated Oct 14, 2026 10:54 AM EDT
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