745-747 Vfw, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$955,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
$503
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1950
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
26
Days on Market
Sold 2024 Listed Feb 1, 2024 • MLS# 73198668 Copied! • Updated Mar 29, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,040,000
Final Sale Price: $955,000
Difference: $85,000 (-8.2%)
Performance Metrics
91.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $547
Sale $/sq ft: $503
This property sold for $503 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.2% below the original asking price.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Solid, brick, duplex 2 family property in excellent Brook Farm neighborhood ready for conversion, or owner/occupant. Unit 747 has newer windows, updated kitchen, bath, mellow hardwood floors, and extra, heated sunroom! Unit 745 has been rented for many years and is vacant and ready for new tenants or new ideas. Large 2 bay garage makes parking a breeze. Close to train, bus, shopping, hospitals and major routes. Minutes to West Brook village, South Brookline and Chestnut Hill. Great rental history. To be delivered vacant! Open House Sunday, 2/4, 12-1:30

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

9.5%
Price Range
29
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73599332
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 5, 2026
$1,055,000
MLS #73599332 - Active
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Sold
Mar 29, 2024
$955,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 29
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Listed for Sale
Feb 1, 2024
$1,040,000
Original listing
Office: Vogt Realty Group, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $8,302 $773,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,302
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$773,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Stone/granite/solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Varies Per Unit

Financial

Annual Tax $8,302
Assessed Value $773,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Drawings For Condo Conversion In Process, Ask Broker.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Brick
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures may not include the bonus, heated sunroom, buyer to verify
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
4
Levels
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 4

Utilities & Systems

Heating:
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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
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
Holy Name Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Kilmer K-8 School
1.5 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
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.5 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
1.8 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
British International School of Boston
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Italian Home For Children
2.0 mi
Grades PK-09
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
2.1 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
2.3 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
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.4 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
4.8 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
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
6.5 mi
Irving Middle
2.1 mi
Timilty Middle
4.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
1.0 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.8 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
D
English High School
3.0 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
3.2 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
3.4 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.5 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.7 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
4.0 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
4.1 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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Neighborhood

West Roxbury

745-747 Vfw, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patsy Brennan
Listing Office Vogt Realty Group, LLC
Office Phone 617-327-1050
Agent MLS ID BB802493
Office MLS ID AC2212
Listing Data Updated Mar 29, 2024 2:45 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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