78 Baker Street, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$325,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,190
Sq Ft
$273
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1960
Year Built
2
Parking
15
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Jun 22, 2003 • MLS# 30737434 Copied! • Updated Aug 12, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $329,900
Final Sale Price: $325,000
Difference: $4,900 (-1.5%)
Performance Metrics
98.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $277
Sale $/sq ft: $273
This property sold for $273 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.5% below the original asking price.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$273/sq ft
Area Median
$468/sq ft
Difference
41.7%

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

About this home

HOME SWEET HOME! THIS ADORABLE CAPE IS IN MOVE IN CONDITION. SPARKLING HARDWOOD FLOORS HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RE-FINISHED, NEUTRAL BEN MOORE PAINT ENHANCES THE INTERIOR APPEAL. CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO "T" AND SHOPS.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

55.9%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73598880
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 4, 2026
$737,000
MLS #73598880 - Active
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Sold
Aug 11, 2003
$325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Jun 22, 2003
$329,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Costello Office: Century 21 Carole White

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2003 $2,202 $4

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,202
Tax Year 2003
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 1,190 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Fuses
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,202
Assessed Value $4
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Other (see Remarks)
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 16 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,190 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks
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
C
Kilmer K-8 School
0.1 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
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lyndon K-8 School
0.8 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
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.4 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
Holy Name Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Bates Elementary School
1.6 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
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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
2.1 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Channing Elementary School
2.2 mi | #771 of 825 | Score: 31.0
Improved 20 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
200 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.2 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
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
5.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.4 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
Middle School Academy
7.2 mi
Irving Middle
2.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
5.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
0.4 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.5 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.9 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.5 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
D
English High School
3.7 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
Meridian Academy
4.2 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
4.6 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
5.0 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
5.1 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

West Roxbury

78 Baker Street, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Costello
Listing Office Century 21 Carole White
Office Phone 617-323-4670
Agent MLS ID BB302706
Office MLS ID BB4360
Listing Data Updated Aug 12, 2003 8:54 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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