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287 Walnut Ave, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119 • Roxbury's Franklin Park
$641,977
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,297
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1890
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
25
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 13, 2018 • MLS# 72325918 Copied! • Updated Aug 8, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,999
Final Sale Price: $641,977
Difference: $8,022 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $283
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Welcome home to 287 Walnut Ave, located in the historic Emerald Necklace section of Roxbury! This magnificent attached Victorian renovation is ready to move in and enjoy! Once inside you are greeted by a spacious and open concept 1st floor that lends itself perfectly to entertaining. 10 ft ceilings and large windows add to your sense of space, as the original inlaid flooring combined with a blend of modern amenities and period detail enhance the experience. A stunningly designed Chef's kitchen lies within for its future owner. Three large 2nd level bedrooms assure restful sleep at the end of the day. And a spectacular 3rd level master en suite with a walk in closet/dressing room featuring an amazing private bath with bench seating shower stall and soaking tub. Minutes from Franklin Park, JP, Jackson Sq, Longwood Medical and the Fenway make this an incredible opportunity. A Commuter’s dream! So come and take a peak, you’ll be glad you did! O.H. 5/19 & 5/20/18 from 12 to 2 PM.

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Property History

Market Insights

61.3%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73537255
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 17, 2026
$969,900
MLS #73537255 - Active
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Sold
Aug 7, 2018
$641,977
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
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Listed for Sale
May 13, 2018
$649,999
Original listing
Agent: Curtis Howe Office: Howe Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72173143
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Previously Sold
Sep 22, 2017
$375,100
MLS #72173143
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $4,224 $403,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,224
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$403,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,297 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Gravity, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Rangetop - Energy Star, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low Voc, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features Walk-up Attic, Finish - Earthen Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $4,224
Assessed Value $403,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Driveway Belongs To The House On The Right.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 26 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,297 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic, Finish - Earthen Plaster
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s), City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
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
F
Ellis Elementary School
< 0.1 mi | #818 of 825 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Trotter Elementary School
0.3 mi | #788 of 825 | Score: 29.5
Same rank as last year
-28.7 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.3 mi | #691 of 825 | Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.4 mi | #680 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.5 mi | #238 of 352 | Score: 37.3
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
347 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Neighborhood School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.6 mi | #589 of 825 | Score: 41.3
Dropped 288 spots from last year
-16.9 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
John F Kennedy School
0.7 mi | #636 of 825 | Score: 38.9
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.9 mi | #670 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.1 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.8 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
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.0 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.1 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.3 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 Latin School
1.5 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.4 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
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Roxbury's Franklin Park

287 Walnut Ave, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

Listing Information

Listing Agent Curtis Howe
Listing Office Howe Realty Group
Office Phone 617-212-9829
Agent MLS ID BB981247
Office MLS ID AN0308
Listing Data Updated Aug 8, 2018 8:50 AM EDT
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