228 Manthorne Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$849,000
Est. $4,897/month
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4
Beds
2
Baths
1,566
Sq Ft
$542
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1940
Year Built
2
Parking
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 27, 2026 • MLS# 73595727 Copied! • Updated Oct 27, 2026

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Open House Schedule

31
Oct
Saturday, October 31
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
29
Oct
Thursday, October 29
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
01
Nov
Sunday, November 1
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

About this home

Classic Colonial Charm Meets Comfortable Boston Living!Welcome to 228 Manthorne Road, a charming Center-Entrance Colonial in desirable West Roxbury, offering the space, flexibility, and outdoor living today's buyers want. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and inviting living spaces, this home blends classic character with everyday functionality. The sun-filled front-to-back living room features hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, flowing into a spacious sunroom ideal for a home office, reading nook, or additional gathering space. At the heart of the home, the expansive open-concept kitchen and dining area features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and peninsula seating — perfect for casual meals, entertaining, and everyday connection.A convenient mudroom leads to the outdoor retreat, where a composite deck, patio, fenced-in yard, and garden shed create space for summer barbecues, gardening, pets, play, or simply unwinding outdoors. Upstairs, four corner bedrooms and an updated full bathroom offer comfortable accommodations and versatility for changing needs. The partially finished basement adds even more possibilities, with a three-quarter bathroom, workout area, and laundry space. Freshly painted inside and out in 2024, this home offers a welcoming blend of charm, functionality, and room to make it your own.Enjoy all that West Roxbury has to offer, including neighborhood restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, walking trails, the YMCA, and three Commuter Rail stations. Millennium Park and Hynes Field provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while nearby Chestnut Hill shopping and Legacy Place offer even more dining and retail options. Convenient access to public transportation and routes toward the Longwood Medical Area makes this an appealing home base for a variety of lifestyles. Discover the space, convenience, and neighborhood charm that make West Roxbury such a wonderful place to call home!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

3.7%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 27, 2026
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Forde Office: Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #73193711
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 1, 2024
$817,500
MLS #73193711

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,846 $739,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,846
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$739,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,566 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features Bathroom - 3/4, 3/4 Bath, Sun Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,846
Assessed Value $739,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Real Estate Taxes Reflect Residential Exemption
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,566 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, 3/4 Bath, Sun Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
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
Holy Name Elementary School
0.6 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
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.2 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
British International School of Boston
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Italian Home For Children
1.6 mi
Grades PK-09
C
Bates Elementary School
1.6 mi | #627 of 825 | Score: 39.5
Dropped 294 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Kilmer K-8 School
1.6 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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.8 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
2.0 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
2.3 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
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 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
4.4 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
Epiphany School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
6.0 mi
Irving Middle
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
1.2 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.3 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
2.5 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
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 98 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.2 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.4 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
D
Brighton High School
3.8 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
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
3.9 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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West Roxbury

228 Manthorne Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Forde
Listing Office Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 617-323-2300
Agent MLS ID BB809035
Office MLS ID BB9254
Listing Data Updated Oct 27, 2026 7:40 PM 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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