596 American Legion Hwy # 3, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale
$156,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
624
Sq Ft
$250
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1965
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
45
Days on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Jan 26, 2006 • MLS# 70321528 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $159,900
Final Sale Price: $156,000
Difference: $3,900 (-2.4%)
Performance Metrics
97.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $256
Sale $/sq ft: $250
This property sold for $250 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 45 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$250/sq ft
Area Median
$412/sq ft
Difference
39.3%

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

About this home

Move Right In! Beautiful completely renovated one-bedroom unit at quiet rear of good complex. Ideally situated on middle floor of 3-level building. Large rooms, walk-in California-style closet(40+sf). Lots of light, spacious feeling, immaculate. New berber carpeting, new designer kitchen cabinets & new upscale applicances with large pantry. New tub & bath fixtures. New hot water heater. Off-street parking. Well-maintained complex with new roofs, many updates and improvement plan in place.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

47.8%
Price Range
46
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73530585
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 4, 2026
$299,000
MLS #73530585 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72371993
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 12, 2018
$212,500
MLS #72371993
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Sold
Apr 14, 2006
$156,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 46
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2006
$159,900
Original listing
Agent: Robert Holley Office: Century 21 Carole White

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $773 $72,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$773
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$185
Per month
Assessed Value
$72,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1965
Living Area 624 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Common
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $773
Assessed Value $72,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $185
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 40
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 46 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1965
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
624 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1965
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Common
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
C-
Haley Pilot School
< 0.1 mi | #745 of 825 | Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.7 mi | #262 of 352 | Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
0.8 mi | #348 of 352 | Score: 23.8
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-34.4 below state avg
422 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Mattahunt Elementary School
0.8 mi | #709 of 825 | Score: 35.0
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
580 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.9 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.0 mi | #40 of 346 | Score: 68.8
Improved 84 spots from last year
+10.6 above state avg
2,230 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
Berea SDA Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.2 mi | #331 of 352 | Score: 28.0
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-30.2 below state avg
557 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Shaw Elementary School
1.2 mi | #789 of 825 | Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.1 mi
Epiphany School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.5 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
C
Ohrenberger School
2.7 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
Middle School Academy
4.4 mi
Irving Middle
0.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
1.4 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
1.5 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
C+
New Mission High School
1.7 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
1.7 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.7 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
Meridian Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
Roxbury Latin School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
3.0 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 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
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Neighborhood

Roslindale

596 American Legion Hwy # 3, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert Holley
Listing Office Century 21 Carole White
Office Phone 617-323-4670
Agent MLS ID BB921642
Office MLS ID BB4360
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 11:18 PM EDT
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