Bring your vision and discover the possibilities at 48 Atherton Street, a classic Roxbury colonial built in 1900 spanning over 2,700 square feet of living area. This large single-family home offers a fantastic opportunity in one of Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods. This home offers an exciting opportunity to build instant equity while updating the space to reflect your own style and vision. This expansive home boasts three floors of natural beauty which features 4 generous bedrooms, sitting room, living room, dining room, hardwood floors, stain glass window, 2 fireplaces and eat-in kitchen with pantry. A 2nd floor dedicated laundry room enhances household efficiency and a versatile basement, provides additional utility and storage solutions. Don’t miss the extended driveway and a spacious backyard with ADU possibility. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, renovation project, or property with future expansion potential, this home presents an exciting opportunity to become part of one of Boston’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Enjoy convenient access to public transportation, with nearby connections making it easy to reach Longwood Medical area, Downtown Boston, the South End, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$950,000
MLS #:
73575734
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,790
Total Sq Ft:
2,790
Lot Size:
5,750 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2790
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Steam
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Open Parking Spaces
4
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,721
Map
Community
- Address48 Atherton Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02119
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 Oct 24, 2026
411
Single Family Listed
118
Avg DOM
659
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,892,351
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 48 Atherton Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02119. It is listed for $950,000 and features 4 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 2,790 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $341. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $659. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,892,351. To schedule a showing of MLS#73575734 at 48 Atherton in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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48 Atherton
Boston, MA