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42 Brucewood St Boston — Photo 1 of 41

42 Brucewood St Boston — Photo 1 of 41

$875,500

42 Brucewood St, Boston, MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 — West Roxbury

Beds

3

Baths

2

SqFt

1,250

Style

Single Family

Built

1924

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Come see this well-maintained home situated in a desirable neighborhood of West Roxbury and across from Hynes Field. This 1-1/2 story bungalow with hardwood floors throughout is full of New England charm and modern finishes, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The first floor offers a sun filled open kitchen that flows nicely into the living area, with a bedroom, bathroom, fire placed living room, front entry foyer, and pantry for storage. The upstairs features two bedrooms, a bathroom with storage, closet in hall landing, and eves storage. Open the sliding door off of the kitchen to a tranquil back yard with an awning covered brick patio, a side brick walkway and an attached garden shed. The walkout basement is clean and bright, linking to the driveway, and featuring a laundry area, workshop, and plenty of storage space. A Tele-Cab elevator offers discrete accessibility between the basement and first floor. Walk to the shops and restaurants in West Roxbury, Chestnut Hill, and multiple bus routes. Close to the commuter rail. This beautiful home is a must see!!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$700/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$566/sqft
24% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$875,500
Annual Taxes$6,665

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6
Fireplaces1
FlooringHardwood
BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas, Other
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionBrick, Stone
Roof--
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
ZoningR1

Property & Lot

Acres0.11
SqFt Lot5,000
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf

Geography

Population

26,444

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$139K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

29.9%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 625 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,250 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,000 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Leigh Gilmore

Listing Office: Gilmore Murphy Realty LLC

MLS® Number: 73566796

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