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108 Deforest St, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale - George Wright Golf Course
$345,000
Est. $2,199/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,209
Sq Ft
$285
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1941
Year Built
85
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 18, 2014 • MLS# 71758783 Copied!

About this home

OPEN HOUSE CANCELED This is the one you've been waiting for in 2015! Wonderful location and neighborhood near George Wright Golf Course. Renovated, bright & inviting three bedroom Cape with HUGE deck and yard for outdoor entertaining. Efficient gas heating system and upgraded Central Air Conditioning. Open plan first floor with beautiful hardwood floors throughout including large dining room, living room, home office/den and renovated wood cabinet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast nook. Second floor has two or three bedroom layout with large master bedroom and ample closets. Full unfinished basement is ideal for storage or can be finished for additional square footage. Newer heating systems,air conditioning and upgraded electrical system make this a comfortable and safe home. New roof is less than a year old - Dec. 2013 - architectural shingles w/50 year transferable warranty. Vinyl siding with updated windows throughout. This home sparkle

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GORMLEY PAUL M
Mailing Address 108 DEFOREST ST, ROSLINDALE, MA, 02131

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Cape

Tax Information

Assessed Value $426,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,392
CPA Surcharge 1% ($34)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,425

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $159,900 $266,900 $426,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 30, 2018 $470,000 59518/336

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Oct 21, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1784763
Closed $1,159
Apr 5, 2022 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1311213
Open $200
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,209 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,900
Final Sale Price: $345,000
Difference: $24,900 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
85
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $306
Sale $/sq ft: $285
This property sold for $285 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 85 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
$285/sq ft
Area Average
$520/sq ft
Difference
45.2%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1941
Living Area 1,209 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Basement
Features Home Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $3,053
Assessed Value $242,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features: Home Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Roslindale - George Wright Golf Course

108 Deforest St, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Conley Elementary School
0.4 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
C
Bates Elementary School
0.6 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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Grew Elementary School
0.9 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+
Mozart Elementary School
1.0 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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Channing Elementary School
1.2 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
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
1.3 mi | #747 of 824 | Score: 32.7
Improved 8 spots from last year
-25.5 below state avg
938 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Chittick Elementary School
1.4 mi | #790 of 824 | Score: 29.3
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-28.9 below state avg
248 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.1 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
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.7 mi
Epiphany School
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.1 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
6.1 mi
Irving Middle
1.0 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C+
New Mission High School
0.8 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
1.2 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
Roxbury Latin School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
1.9 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.8 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
2.8 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+
TechBoston Academy
3.0 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
Meridian Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.0 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.7 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
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Market Insights

46.9%
Price Range
87
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73532886
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 10, 2026
$649,900
MLS #73532886 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72286677
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2018
$470,000
MLS #72286677
Sold
Feb 13, 2015
$345,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 87
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Listed for Sale
Oct 18, 2014
$349,900
Original listing
Agent: Robert Simone Office: Better Living Real Estate, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 10, 2026 Sold $649,900
Apr 30, 2018 Sold $470,000
Oct 18, 2014 New Listing Added $349,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
85 days
Price per Sq Ft
$285

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $3,053 $242,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,053
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$242,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert Simone
Listing Office Better Living Real Estate, LLC
Agent MLS ID BB921254
Office MLS ID AC1854
Listing Data Updated Feb 14, 2015 7:36 PM EST
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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