8 Violet St, Boston MA 02126

Boston, MA 02126 • Mattapan

$479,900

Est. $2,985/month

4

Beds

2

Baths

1,300

Sq Ft

$369

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1955

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

38 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jan 2, 2026 • MLS# 73463237 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 8 Violet St., a cozy single-family ranch tucked on a quiet tree-lined street near Mattapan Square. This home offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a finished lower level with a large recreation room, private bedroom, full bath, and utility/laundry area—ideal for guests, a teen suite, home office, or potential in-law/ADU use (buyer due diligence). Recent updates include a new forced hot-air furnace, new insulation, new windows, and a new roof. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this property offers flexibility, comfort, and excellent access to neighborhood amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1955

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,300 sq ft

Total Rooms

9

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1955

Living Area 1,300 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Game Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck - Wood

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,305

Assessed Value $371,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features: Game Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1955

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

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Neighborhood

Mattapan

8 Violet St, Boston MA 02126

Boston, MA 02126

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Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

🎓 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

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

0.1 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8

Improved 31 spots from last year

-24.4 below state avg

646 students Diverse

Grades K-08

D

Mildred Avenue K-8 School

0.2 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9

Dropped 8 spots from last year

-30.3 below state avg

601 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

D

Shaw Elementary School

0.6 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8

Improved 54 spots from last year

-28.4 below state avg

528 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

Berea SDA Academy

0.6 mi

Grades PK-08

C-

Mattahunt Elementary School

0.6 mi | #709 of 824 | Score: 34.8

Dropped 17 spots from last year

-23.4 below state avg

581 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

F

Young Achievers Elementary School

0.7 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.1

Dropped 5 spots from last year

-34.1 below state avg

489 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

F

Chittick Elementary School

0.9 mi | #790 of 824 | Score: 29.3

Dropped 176 spots from last year

-28.9 below state avg

248 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

New Beginnings Academy

0.9 mi

Grades PK-12

D

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

1.2 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 34.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-23.5 below state avg

631 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 02-12

Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills

1.2 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Epiphany School

1.8 mi

Grades 05-08

Mother Caroline Academy

2.4 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

2.4 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

2.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

3.1 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

3.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

3.4 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

4.6 mi

Irving Middle

1.9 mi

Frederick Pilot Middle

2.6 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

B+

TechBoston Academy

1.1 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1

Improved 349 spots from last year

-24.1 below state avg

850 students Diverse

Grades 07-12

A-

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

1.3 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6

Improved 287 spots from last year

-16.6 below state avg

700 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

C+

New Mission High School

1.6 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 Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

2.5 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

Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

2.6 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

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.8 mi

Grades 06-09

A+

Boston Latin Academy

2.9 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

Roxbury Latin School

3.5 mi

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.7 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

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

3.9 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program

Grades 07-12

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$479,900

Original listing

Agent: Curtis Howe Office: Howe Realty Group

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
01/02/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$479,900	-	-	Original listing

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Jan 2, 2026	New Listing Added	$479,900	—

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Time on Market

38 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$369

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$4,305	$371,800

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