270 Poplar St, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale
$387,500
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,587
Sq Ft
$244
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1905
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
70
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jul 5, 2009 • MLS# 70942881 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $429,000
Final Sale Price: $387,500
Difference: $41,500 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
70
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $270
Sale $/sq ft: $244
This property sold for $244 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 70 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$244/sq ft
Area Median
$494/sq ft
Difference
50.6%

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

About this home

Mint cond turn of the cent. home at the foot of Delano Pk.The beautifully landscaped yard can be viewed from either the wrap around porch in front or the brick patio in the back.Featuring the best of both worlds with many updates including Chef's kitchen with stainless steel-Jennair appliances,sile-stone quartz counters,& breakfast bar. Other updates include baths,systems,windows & much more.Period details include woodwork,built in cabinetry,stained glass & 4 large bedrooms w/great closet space

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73545753
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 13, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73545753 - Active
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Sold
Oct 29, 2009
$387,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2009
$415,000
Original listing
Agent: Donald Rankin Office: Century 21 Carole White

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $3,407 $320,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,407
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$320,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,587 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,407
Assessed Value $320,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Over $80, 000 Of Renovations In The Past 5 Years!
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 1,587
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 90 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,587 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Victorian
Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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

3 schools
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.2 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Sumner Elementary
0.4 mi
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Irving Middle
0.2 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
D
Another Course To College
1.2 mi | #329 of 346 | Score: 28.3
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.9 below state avg
244 students Diverse
10 sports • 42 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
F
Boston Adult Tech Academy
1.2 mi | #382 of 346 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
122 students Diverse
Grades 11-12
Community Leadership Academy
1.3 mi
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Neighborhood

Roslindale

270 Poplar St, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

Listing Information

Listing Agent Donald Rankin
Listing Office Century 21 Carole White
Office Phone 617-323-4670
Agent MLS ID BB901905
Office MLS ID BB4360
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:25 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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