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5 Houston St, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury - Highland
$845,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$899,900
Final Sale Price:
$845,000
Difference:
$54,900 (-6.1%)
Performance Metrics
93.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
85
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$382
Sale $/sq ft:
$358
This property sold for $358 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 85 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 20 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$358/sq ft
Area Median
$503/sq ft
Difference
28.8%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Location, Location, Location! Spacious + Gracious Colonial with circa 1910 period detail, wood shingle exterior and slate roof. Lovely screen porch greets you as you enter this fabulous home! High ceilings, generous foyer leads to French doors to huge living room with beam ceilings, bay window and gas fireplace, formal dining room with two built in hutches/cabinets, Sunny 2011 Kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counter-tops, black appliances, pantry and half bath complete the first floor. Second floor offering 4 generous sized bedrooms, built in linen cabinet, walk up finished attic for 5th bedroom or hobby room with great storage. Playroom in basement and laundry. gas line to grill (grill will remain) ***Updated gas FHW heat, newer Pella windows, 2 system central air, **Recently refinished gorgeous hardwood floors throughout**. ***Walk to commuter rail, retail shops, library + restaurants are all just a short walk.****
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Property History
Market Insights
0.6%
Price Range
86
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Feb 28, 2017
$845,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 86
Listed for Sale
Oct 25, 2016
$849,900
Original listing
Agent: Marjorie Vogt
Office: Vogt Realty Group, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2017 | ✓ Sold | $845,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/25/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $849,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,716 | $610,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,716
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$610,500
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1910
Living Area
2,358 sq ft
Lot Size
0.16 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Play Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial, Shingle
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Features
Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,716
Assessed Value
$610,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
See List Of Improvements Under Document File -
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
white
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
does not included finished attic space (no heat)
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
86 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,358 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
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:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Play Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial, Shingle
Year Built:
1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
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
B
Lyndon K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#161 of 352
|
Score: 43.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
-14.9 below state avg
524 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Holy Name Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#510 of 825
|
Score: 44.5
Dropped 236 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
154 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Kilmer K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#253 of 352
|
Score: 36.0
Dropped 32 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
391 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Bates Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#626 of 825
|
Score: 39.5
Dropped 293 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.8 mi
684 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
1.9 mi
|
#775 of 825
|
Score: 30.8
Dropped 90 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
157 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
2.0 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.9 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
Nativity Prep School
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 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
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
6.4 mi
Irving Middle
1.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
0.7 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.7 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
2.7 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
D
English High School
2.9 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.1 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
Meridian Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.9 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
4.3 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
D
Brighton High School
4.3 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
West Roxbury - Highland
5 Houston St, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Marjorie Vogt
Listing Office
Vogt Realty Group, LLC
Office Phone
617-327-1050
Agent MLS ID
BB901907
Office MLS ID
AC2212
Listing Data Updated
Feb 28, 2017 9:35 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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