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
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

10 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
D
Conley Elementary School
0.4 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
C
Bates Elementary School
0.6 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+
Mozart Elementary School
0.8 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
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.0 mi | #745 of 825 | Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.1 mi | #262 of 352 | Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Mattahunt Elementary School
1.2 mi | #709 of 825 | Score: 35.0
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
580 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Holy Name Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Chittick Elementary School
1.4 mi | #794 of 825 | Score: 29.1
Dropped 180 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
275 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.8 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
5.3 mi
Irving Middle
0.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C+
New Mission High School
1.3 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
1.5 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
Roxbury Latin School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.9 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
1.9 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
Catholic Memorial School
2.1 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.5 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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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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