287 Walnut Ave, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119 • Roxbury
$325,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,297
Sq Ft
$141
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1890
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
2
Days on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Aug 22, 2006 • MLS# 70444276 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $325,000
Final Sale Price: $325,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $141
Sale $/sq ft: $141
This property sold for $141 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Very large single family ROXBURY area 5 bedrooms 2full baths Beautiful hardwood floors, fire place, full unfinished basement. Lots of room for large or growing family. condo living without the fees. A Must see!!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

65.4%
Price Range
184
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73537255
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Previously Sold
Nov 12, 2026
$939,900
MLS #73537255
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72325918
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Previously Sold
Aug 7, 2018
$641,977
MLS #72325918
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72173143
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Previously Sold
Sep 22, 2017
$375,100
MLS #72173143
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Sold
Sep 5, 2006
$325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 184
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Listed for Sale
Aug 22, 2006
$325,000
Original listing
Agent: John A. Simpson Office: Crystal Realty Assoc., Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $2,698 $242,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,698
Tax Year 2006
Assessed Value
$242,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,297 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,698
Assessed Value $242,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 184 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,297 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails
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
0.6 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
2.1 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
1.0 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.4 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

287 Walnut Ave, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

Listing Information

Listing Agent John A. Simpson
Listing Office Crystal Realty Assoc., Inc.
Office Phone 617-822-1115
Agent MLS ID BB910143
Office MLS ID BB7151
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:59 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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