Dimensions12.7 x 12.2
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
170 Walter Street # 2, Boston MA 02131
Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale
$3,100/mo
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About this home
Host your next dinner party in this beautiful home. Freshly painted bright, cheerful and well-maintained second-floor unit with fabulous floor plan for entertaining or relaxing in a classic two-family home on Walter Street, one of Roslindale’s most sought-after residential blocks. This 1,200 sq. ft. apartment offers real living space. There are two generous bedrooms, living room, dining room, mudroom, a versatile den which is perfect for a home office, an updated bathroom and a private rear porch. Meet your friends at Arnold Arboretum. Short distance from the Peters Hill entrance to the Arnold Arboretum — 281 acres of Harvard-managed parkland with paved trails, skyline views, and some of the best green space in the city, right out your front door. Roslindale Village Station (commuter rail to Back Bay/South Station) and the shops, restaurants, and farmers market of Roslindale Square are both close by. You are surrounded by green space & nature in every direction.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Aug 8, 2026
$3,100
Original listing
Agent: Lynda Hughes
Office: Keller Williams Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,100 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Lot Size
10,000 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Occupancy Only
Security Deposit
$3,100
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OK
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Building
Features
Closet, Mud Room, Home Office, Single Living Level
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch, Deck - Access Rights, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Access Rights, Covered
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
10 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,200 sq ft above grade
Dimensions11.5 x 12.7
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelSecond
Dimensions10.7 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.4 x 11.11
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10.11 x 13.9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions7.7 x 11.11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, French Doors
LevelSecond
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Access Rights, 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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Mud Room, Home Office, Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Access Rights, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Access Rights, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Italian Home For Children
0.7 mi
Grades PK-09
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.8 mi
|
#251 of 352
|
Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Holy Name Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Bates Elementary School
1.2 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
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.3 mi
|
#739 of 824
|
Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
1.4 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
2.4 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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 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
3.2 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
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.9 mi
Irving Middle
0.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
3.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.3 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
1.4 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
Roxbury Latin School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-09
Catholic Memorial School
2.1 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
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.8 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+
TechBoston Academy
2.9 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Roslindale
170 Walter Street # 2, Boston MA 02131
Boston, MA 02131
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lynda Hughes
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone
781-449-1400
Agent MLS ID
CN200916
Office MLS ID
AN0875
Listing Data Updated
Aug 18, 2026 3:14 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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