For Sale

71 Cottage Rd, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02132

$699,000
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1200
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1915
Lot size: 4,226 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $583 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Welcome to a truly special home where classic character meets modern comfort. Tucked away on a private road, this beautifully maintained single-family residence offers a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Step inside to bright, sun-filled rooms filled with charm and thoughtful details, including graceful bay windows, beautiful stained-glass accents, new light fixtures, and recessed LED lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow effortlessly together, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. The heart of the home is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen, featuring elegant stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious peninsula that naturally invites conversation, casual meals, and memorable gatherings. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day on the welcoming front porch, complete with durable Trex decking. The rear deck and patio overlooks a versatile backyard, offering plenty of room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own private outdoor retreat.Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a charming home office—perfect for remote work, reading, or a quiet creative space. The updated bathrooms feature imported tile, contemporary vanities, and a stylish walk-in shower.Modern conveniences include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and a full walkout basement offering abundant storage and exciting potential for future use.Ideally situated near major highways, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers a peaceful private setting without giving up convenience. With its inviting spaces, timeless details, modern updates, and wonderful outdoor areas, this is more than a house—it’s a place to feel at home.

Neighborhood & Transit

West Roxbury

71 Cottage Rd, Boston · MA 02132

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
43 days
Listing Price:
$699,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$583
Tax Assessment:
$322,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$342 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
it does not include unfinished basement
Kitchen
Unknown
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
1200
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
4,226 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
1 Parking Space, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Deeded

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Herion Karbunara
Listing office
Herion Karbunara
MLS PIN #
73581123
Disclosure
2 abutting lots combined to total 4226 Sq ft. Seller will provide a 5k credit towards landscape for sod arrangements. The property abuts city owned and unusable land. Buyer to do their own due diligence. The staged photos are done via virtual staging
Disclosure
it does not include unfinished basement