A wonderful opportunity to own a charming, classic Cape-style home, set on an impressive, lush green 8,385-square-foot lot in a prime West Roxbury locale! This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends classic New England character with many recent updates. Freshly painted throughout, the home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, a newer roof, a newer gas heating system, and 200-amp electrical service. Step outside and discover an expansive, level backyard that offers endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor oasis. Conveniently located near Centre Street, BPS Joyce Kilmer and Roxbury Latin schools, and MBTA public transportation including commuter rail to Boston. The location offers easy access to neighborhood amenities, shopping, parks and commuter routes. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer, downsizer, or anyone looking for room to grow, this delightful Cape offers exceptional potential and is a must-see opportunity. Make it your special new home!
Property Details
Price:
$737,000
MLS #:
73598880
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
westroxbury
Listed Date:
Nov 4, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,204
Total Sq Ft:
1,204
Lot Size:
8,383 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1960
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Schools
Elementary School:
Kilmer
Middle School:
Latin
High School:
Latin
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1204
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
704
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central, Steam
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cape
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping
Lot Features
Wooded
Open Parking Spaces
4
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$2,405
Map
Community
- Address78 Baker Street Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02132
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- Fort Hill Highland Park
- Frederick Douglas Park South End
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harborview
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Mount Hope
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- South Boston’s City Point
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Nov 05, 2026
416
Single Family Listed
119
Avg DOM
657
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,839,110
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 78 Baker Street Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02132. It is listed for $737,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,204 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1960. The current price per square foot is $612. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $657. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,839,110. To schedule a showing of MLS#73598880 at 78 Baker Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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78 Baker Street
Boston, MA