27 Saint James St, Boston MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119 • Roxbury - Tommy's Rock
$1,295,000
Est. $7,775/month
About this home
Set atop a hill in Boston's historic Tommy's Rock, this meticulously maintained Greek Revival dates to the mid-1800s and pairs architectural pedigree with modern comfort. Ten-foot ceilings, generous room proportions, and oversized windows fill the six-bedroom, five-bath home with light. Original pumpkin pine floors, curved staircases, inlaid shutters, and marble fireplaces sit alongside recent updates, including all-new bathrooms and a rebuilt rear deck. An attached in-law suite with its own private entrance adds flexibility for guests, extended family, or income potential. Outside, a multi-tiered, professionally landscaped yard and several decks open onto sweeping Boston skyline views. A two-car driveway and easy access to transit, universities, and a thriving restaurant scene round out the package — historic character, modern living, in one of the city's most sought-after up-and-coming neighborhoods.
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Property History
Market Insights
29.3%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 1, 2026
$1,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Miller & Co.
Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72742403
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 11, 2020
$915,000
MLS #72742403
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,295,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/11/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $915,000 | - | - | MLS #72742403 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,326 | $1,064,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$12,326
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,064,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1842
Living Area
3,201 sq ft
Lot Size
0.13 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
5
Total Rooms
12
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,326
Assessed Value
$1,064,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
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Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes in-law suite
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
122 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1842
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
3,201 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,201 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1842
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Hale Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#582 of 824
|
Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.5 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.7 mi
|
#241 of 352
|
Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#665 of 824
|
Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#794 of 824
|
Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#817 of 824
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.3 mi
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
Epiphany School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
0.4 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.2 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.4 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.7 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 06-09
Newman School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.8 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
D
English High School
1.9 mi
|
#324 of 346
|
Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students
Moderate
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.0 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Roxbury - Tommy's Rock
27 Saint James St, Boston MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Miller & Co.
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
TM326144
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2026 7:48 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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