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.
Property Details
Price:
$699,000
MLS #:
73581123
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
westroxbury
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,200
Total Sq Ft:
1,200
Lot Size:
4,226 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1915
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1200
Appliances
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Finish – Cement Plaster, Internet Available – Broadband, Internet Available – DSL
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Levels
Multi/Split
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cottage
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Deck – Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Green Energy Efficient
Thermostat
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Open Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Deck – Composite, Patio, Covered
Roof
Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$4,104
Map
Community
- Address71 Cottage Street Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02132
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 Sep 23, 2026
368
Single Family Listed
121
Avg DOM
648
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,830,559
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 71 Cottage Street Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02132. It is listed for $699,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1915. The current price per square foot is $583. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $648. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,830,559. To schedule a showing of MLS#73581123 at 71 Cottage Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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71 Cottage Street
Boston, MA