71 Cottage Street, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$749,000
Est. $4,329/month
About this home
Beautiful move-in ready single-family home on a private road featuring bright & sunny interiors with bay windows and stained glass. The open-concept living and dining area blends classic charm with modern comfort, enhanced by new light fixtures and LED recessed lighting. The gourmet kitchen offers stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large peninsula ideal for casual dining and entertaining. Enjoy a spacious front porch with Trex decking, updated baths with imported tiles, modern vanities, and a walk-in shower. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a full bath, and a small office. Additional highlights include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, a rear deck and patio overlooking a versatile yard, off-street parking, full walkout basement , convenient access to highways, shopping, and amenities. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with modern updates, this home combines style, comfort, and functionality in a desirable, private setting.
View in the App
Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops
Scan with phone
Public Records & Permits
Log in to view assessor & tax records, ownership history, and recent building permits for this property.
BMN Estimate
Get the number an algorithm can't give you
A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.
Recently Sold Nearby
Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 1, 2026
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: Herion Karbunara
Office: Herion Karbunara
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,104 | $322,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,104
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$322,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Dsl
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cottage
Roof
Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,104
Assessed Value
$322,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
2 Abutting Lots Combined To Total 4226 Sq Ft. Seller Will Provide A 5k Credit Towards Landscape For Sod Arrangements. The Property Abuts City Owned And Unusable Land. Buyer To Do Their Own Due Diligence. The Staged Photos Are Done Via Virtual Staging
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
it does not include unfinished basement
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Levels
Multi/Split
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,200 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
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:
Wood
Appliances:
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cottage
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation:
Stone, Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
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+
Kilmer K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#247 of 352
|
Score: 36.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
401 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lyndon K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#159 of 352
|
Score: 43.9
Improved 34 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
512 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.5 mi
|
#515 of 824
|
Score: 44.3
Dropped 241 spots from last year
-14 below state avg
155 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Bates Elementary School
1.6 mi
|
#624 of 824
|
Score: 39.5
Dropped 291 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
281 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Holy Name Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Channing Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#770 of 824
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
194 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#776 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
148 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B-
Grew Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#474 of 824
|
Score: 45.4
Improved 250 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
198 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
2.0 mi
|
#294 of 346
|
Score: 40.3
Improved 25 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
509 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
0.7 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
Mother Caroline Academy
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.0 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
5.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.5 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
Middle School Academy
7.3 mi
Irving Middle
2.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
5.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Roxbury Latin School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
0.9 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.2 mi
|
#240 of 346
|
Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 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
2.6 mi
|
#8 of 25
|
Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.7 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
D
English High School
3.9 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
Meridian Academy
4.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
4.6 mi
|
#11 of 25
|
Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
5.2 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
5.5 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Learn about these ratings
Monthly Payment Calculator
Monthly Payment
$0
Principal, interest, taxes & insurance
Loan Amount
$0
After down payment
Total Interest
$0
Over life of loan
Total Cost
$0
Including down payment
%
Down: $0
%
Monthly Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest
$0
Property Tax
$342
Homeowners Insurance
$200
PMI (if <20% down)
$0
Loan Summary
Total of 360 payments
$0
Total principal paid
$0
Total interest paid
$0
Rate Impact
-0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Save $0/mo
Current Rate
$0/mo
+0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Cost $0/mo
Payment Over Time
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
* Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Consult with a lender for accurate figures.
Location
Loading map...
Neighborhood
West Roxbury
71 Cottage Street, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Herion Karbunara
Listing Office
Herion Karbunara
Office Phone
617-894-2793
Agent MLS ID
BB805653
Office MLS ID
AN6048
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2026 7:43 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
Contact Us
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.
Similar Homes for Sale
Comparable Properties
Customize Comparable Search
Finding comparable properties...
Loading market insights for Boston.
BMN Boston Real Estate
Douglas EllimanYour message will be sent to BMN Boston Real Estate.