Classic charm meets modern luxury in this fully renovated 11 room, 5 BR custom built Colonial circa 1885. Located in an exceptional neighborhood, this home boasts exquisite leaded glass & original details throughout. Dentil moldings, 10 ft ceilings, HW floors, an ornate FP, plus original pocket doors blend timeless character w/todays sought after updates. The beautifully updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a center island & leathered countertops complementing the home’s original architectural details. Plantation shutters adorn every window. A cozy FR flows seamlessly from the kitchen, opening out onto a beautiful deck. Enjoy a gorgeous DR surrounded by leaded glass bay windows bathing the room in light. The 2nd flr is home to 3 generous BRs including a stunning Primary. Owners currently use 1 of the BRs as a home office. The 3rd flr has 2 additional BRs plus an adjoining exercise/sitting room & another full bath. Close to the commuter rail that goes directly to Back Bay & South Station, this beautiful home has an oversized lush yard that is one of the largest in W Roxbury! A rare opportunity to enjoy expansive outdoor space w/ADU friendly zoning, offering exceptional flexibility for future expansion.
Property Details
Price:
$1,585,000
MLS #:
73573808
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
West Roxbury
Neighborhood:
westroxbury
Listed Date:
Sep 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,848
Total Sq Ft:
2,848
Lot Size:
11,204 sqft / 0.26 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1885
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2848
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring – Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring – Marble
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Bathroom – Full, Bathroom – Tiled With Shower Stall, Window Seat, Closet, Exercise Room, Foyer, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available – Unknown
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Deck, Deck – Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Deck – Composite
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Window(s) – Bay/Bow/Box
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$9,623
Map
Community
- Address186 Temple St Boston MA
- SubdivisionWest Roxbury
- 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 09, 2026
324
Single Family Listed
133
Avg DOM
656
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,802,401
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the West Roxbury subdivision, 186 Temple St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02132. It is listed for $1,585,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,848 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1885. The current price per square foot is $557. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $656. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,802,401. To schedule a showing of MLS#73573808 at 186 Temple St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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186 Temple St
Boston, MA