Set on a generous 7,500 sq ft lot in Dorchester’s desirable Ashmont Hill area, 42 Roslin Street is a classic 1900 Colonial offering 1,746 sq ft of living space (not including basement and attic) with timeless charm and solid architectural character. This single-family home features three well-proportioned bedrooms, three full baths, and a traditional layout, ideal for buyers seeking space, functionality, and historic appeal. Inside, the home includes hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and forced-air heating/cooling, creating a warm and inviting interior. The property also includes a partially finished basement and attic space, offering additional usable space for storage, recreation, or future expansion. The home sits among other well-maintained properties dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to the area’s established neighborhood character.
Property Details
Price:
$949,500
MLS #:
73523669
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
dorchestersashmont
Listed Date:
May 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,746
Total Sq Ft:
1,746
Lot Size:
7,500 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1746
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
690
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Deck, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Lot Features
Level
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,287
Map
Community
- Address42 Roslin St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Jun 08, 2026
422
Single Family Listed
117
Avg DOM
710
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,002,161
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 42 Roslin St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $949,500 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,746 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $544. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $710. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $2,002,161. To schedule a showing of MLS#73523669 at 42 Roslin St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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42 Roslin St
Boston, MA