71 Cottage Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury - The Grove

$265,000

Beds

Baths

1,119

Sq Ft

$237

Price/Sq Ft

0.07

Acres

1915

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold 2018 Listed May 2, 2018 • MLS# 72318681 Copied! • Updated Oct 11, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $349,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $265,000
                        

Difference: $84,000 (-24.1%)

Performance Metrics

75.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $312

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $237
                        

This property sold for $237 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 24.1% below the original asking price.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$237/sq ft

Area Median

$466/sq ft

Difference

49.2%

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

About this home

Sweet single family home awaits a new transformation. This home has retained its original charm and character in high ceilings, multiple stained glass windows, lovely front porch and rear yard awaiting recovery. Kitchen offers separate, large pantry and gas cooking via propane. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, full bath and an office. With an open layout and add another bathroom, this could be the cutest house in The Grove! Public water service and private sewer. IF YOU ARE SEEKING A SERENE COUNTRY OASIS (LUSH, GREEN ENVIRONMENT, ABUNDANCE OF CHIRPING BIRDS, LOVELY BREEZES), but still be IN THE CITY, this is it! AS-IS SALE. Sellers make no representations or warranties. CESSPOOL, FAILED TITLE V. CASH BUYERS ONLY. EASIEST ACCESS OFF CENTRE ST, NOT OFF GROVE.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

62.1%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73581123

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Currently Listed

Sep 23, 2026

$699,000

MLS #73581123 - Active

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Sold

Oct 10, 2018

$265,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 29

🏠

Listed for Sale

May 2, 2018

$349,000

Original listing

Agent: Michaela Hellman Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/23/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$699,000	-	-	MLS #73581123 - Active
10/10/2018	✓ Sold	$265,000	-	-	Property sold
05/02/2018	🏠 Listed for Sale	$349,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2018	$2,908	$277,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,908

Tax Year 2018

Assessed Value

$277,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1915

Living Area 1,119 sq ft

Lot Size 0.07 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range

Fireplace None

Basement Full

Laundry First Floor

Features Office

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof None

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Private Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,908

Assessed Value $277,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures As-is Sale. Cesspool Failed Title V, No Sewer Service In The Grove. Cash Buyers Only. Sale Includes Adjacent Parcel Of Land. See Attachments.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Mint Green

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1915

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,119 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range

Interior Features: Office

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry: First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1915

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Private Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

West Roxbury - The Grove

71 Cottage Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michaela Hellman

Agent MLS ID BB800867

Office MLS ID AN0715

Listing Data Updated Oct 11, 2018 9:40 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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