65 Birch Street # 3, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale
$385,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
698
Sq Ft
$552
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1905
Year Built
50
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 17, 2025 • MLS# 73431844 Copied! • Updated Dec 12, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $439,000
Final Sale Price: $385,000
Difference: $54,000 (-12.3%)
Performance Metrics
87.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
50
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $629
Sale $/sq ft: $552
This property sold for $552 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 50 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 28 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$552/sq ft
Area Median
$509/sq ft
Difference
+8.4%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Imagine moving into this bright, spacious, turn-key, freshly updated condo. This charming 698 sq. ft., 3rd-floor, 4-room, 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers unparalleled urban living at its finest, with a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Located in the heart of Vibrant Roslindale Village, the condo's location is unbeatable, with the Arboretum, Roslindale commuter rail, restaurants, and one of Boston's favorite farmers' markets all within steps. The home’s standout features include a kitchen with S/S appliances, pantry and built-ins, renovated bath, unit painted 2025, new designer lighting, Velux skylights, unit rewired in 2019, gleaming HW floors, ample extra storage, efficient 2018 Bosch tankless heating system, 2020 asphalt shingle roof, exterior painted in 2025, and newer Harvey/Anderson windows that bring a fresh and modern feel to the space. The home also features a shared fenced and landscaped yard, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

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Sold
Dec 12, 2025
Property sold
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 17, 2025
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Stephen Lussier Office: Arborview Realty Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $3,537 $303,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,537
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$199
Monthly
Assessed Value
$303,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 698 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Other

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Garden, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Other (see Remarks)
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $3,537
Assessed Value $303,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $199 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures Seller Is Agent
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures Dose not include extra basement storage
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Association Financial Statements (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 51 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
698 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Other
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1905
Effective Year (Renovated): 2003
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Other
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Security
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
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
0.4 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Mozart Elementary School
0.6 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
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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Conley Elementary School
0.8 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
Holy Name Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.0 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-
Haley Pilot School
1.2 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
Italian Home For Children
1.2 mi
Grades PK-09
B
Lyndon K-8 School
1.4 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.9 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
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
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
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.5 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
5.3 mi
Irving Middle
0.4 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
3.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Roxbury Latin School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
1.7 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.8 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
Catholic Memorial School
1.8 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.0 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
Meridian Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.9 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Roslindale

65 Birch Street # 3, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

Listing Information

Listing Agent Stephen Lussier
Listing Office Arborview Realty Inc.
Office Phone 617-522-2421
Agent MLS ID BB921643
Office MLS ID BB6566
Listing Data Updated Dec 12, 2025 3:08 PM EST
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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