FeaturesCloset
LevelSecond
87 Redlands Rd, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$899,000
Est. $5,495/month
About this home
Open House cancelled 7/12. Accepted offer. Brimming with character, this charming home perfectly pairs timeless details with extensive modern updates. The inviting interior features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a beautiful accent fireplace, classic built-ins, and insulated Harvey windows. Enjoy a fully updated kitchen and a brand-new full bath added in 2024, alongside a beautifully remodeled upstairs bathroom and a flexible layout with potential for a 4th bedroom. Sunroom with southern exposure offers additional 170+ sq ft of bonus living space. Major upgrades offer total peace of mind, including a 2018 roof, new electrical panel, new water main, a new wood privacy fence, and completed lead abatement. Perfectly situated just off Centre Street, this commuter's dream is located a mere 0.57 miles from the Highland Station Commuter Rail (Needham Line)!
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 11, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Scott Driscoll
Office: Redfin Corp.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/11/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $899,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,990 | $776,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,990
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$776,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1918
Living Area
1,628 sq ft
Lot Size
0.11 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Home Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,990
Assessed Value
$776,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence. Attached: Letter Of Full Deleading Compliance / Inspection And Deleading History / Lead Inspection, Risk Assessment / Deleading Notification / Tape And Patch Test Result.
Exclusions
None. Included Items: All Wooden Garden Beds And Chicken Coop Will Remain.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
31 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1918
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,628 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Room Details
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,628 sq ft above grade
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
First Floor
Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full
Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Second Floor
Bedroom3
Closet
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom2
Closet
Master Bedroom
Closet
Office
Other Floor
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Home Office
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1918
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Holy Name Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lyndon K-8 School
0.6 mi
|
#159 of 352
|
Score: 43.9
Improved 34 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
512 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mozart Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#515 of 824
|
Score: 44.3
Dropped 241 spots from last year
-14 below state avg
155 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Bates Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#624 of 824
|
Score: 39.5
Dropped 291 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
281 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Kilmer K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#247 of 352
|
Score: 36.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
401 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
1.6 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Conley Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#776 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
148 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
2.0 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
6.0 mi
Irving Middle
1.5 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Roxbury Latin School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
1.1 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.3 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.5 mi
|
#324 of 346
|
Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students
Moderate
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.6 mi
|
#240 of 346
|
Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 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
2.9 mi
|
#8 of 25
|
Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.7 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.9 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
3.9 mi
|
#11 of 25
|
Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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West Roxbury
87 Redlands Rd, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Scott Driscoll
Listing Office
Redfin Corp.
Office Phone
617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID
CN205467
Office MLS ID
NB3534
Listing Data Updated
Jul 25, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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