172 Durnell Avenue in Roslindale
UPDATE: 172 Durnell received several offers. It closed for $875,000 ($96,000 over list) on May 3rd.
Paradise in the city
Stylish Late Era Victorian in the heart of Roslindale. A thoughtfully renovated respite that blends historical design details with crisp, modern elements.
asking $779,000
1422 sqft (total area: 2238 sqft) | 3 beds | 1 full bath
Driveway parking | 4023 sqft lot
Situated on a corner lot, just a ½ mile from Roslindale Village, this 3 bedroom, late-Victorian single-family home beautifully showcases a seamless blend of early 20th century details and some exquisite modern updates.
The foyer’s inlaid tile flooring is a design focus of 172 Durnell. The sparkling full bath has a quartz vanity, modern fixtures, Carrara Bella marble mosaic tile, and a soaking tub. The sleek kitchen has quartz counters, stainless appliances, pendant lights, a mix of open shelving and cabinets, and a whimsical hex tile backsplash. Its beautiful herringbone flooring seamlessly transitions into the dining room’s gleaming refinished wood floors. The rest of this special home enjoys the warmth of pristinely restored original pine and fir medium plank wood floors.
Upstairs you’ll find three ample bedrooms and access to a walk-up, unfinished attic for storage or expansion potential. The wood flooring continues to be a warm invitation into every room on the second floor. 172 Durnell’s high ceilings and many well-preserved details harken to its late era Victorian beginnings.
Located on a sunny corner lot, the home enjoys plenty of natural light, especially on the southwest side. The rear yard, with new cedar fencing that surrounds a lovingly designed and painstakingly constructed patio space, is a paradise of perennials that will delight your inner gardener.
172 Durnell Ave finds itself just above the heart of Roslindale Village. It’s a quick stroll straight down Birch Street into the exciting center where you’ll have convenient access to all the tasty restaurants, retail stores, pubs, a commuter rail stop, and the Roslindale Farmers Market.
Tasteful updates
Ceramic herringbone kitchen tiling
Driveway parking
Gorgeous back yard/patio space
Newer roof/exterior painted in 2018
Renovated bathroom
Refinished fir flooring
Updated Runtal radiators
Open House Times
Showings begin March 18th
Friday, March 18th 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Saturday, March 19th 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Sunday, March 20th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Masks are optional
Useful Downloads
About the Home:
Deed | FAQ & Disclosures | Floor Plan
Mortgage Rate Sheet | MLS Page | Tax Records
Additional Downloads:
Offer Submission Instructions | Trid | Property Transfer Notification (Lead Paint)
Location, location, location
A little about Roslindale
Roslindale has been one of Boston’s hottest real estate markets in recent years. Between 2020 and 2021, residential values grew at nearly three times the rate of neighboring JP (Ros: 11.3% vs JP: 4.4%). Why? What makes Rozzie, Rozzie? Roslindale has many sections, each with its own character & color. The centerpiece, Roslindale Village, is from where so much of its character emanates. This small, street encircled hamlet bubbles with so many delightful and unique small businesses; go enjoy a stroll! Adams Park (pictured here) comes alive for holiday events, the legendary Farmers market, and many other community centered events throughout the year. Residents enjoy proximity to Peters Hill which is the highest point in Arnold Arboretum.
Boston Home Team Favorites
753 South - Well executed bistro food, casual chic, hideaway patio, and it’s the coolest place to meet up in the Village.
Delfino - Arguably the best Italian in all of Boston. Fight us.
Effie’s Kitchen - Authentic Greek food from gyros to salads and mouthwatering pita bread.
Fornax Bread - Artisan bakery serving coffee and other delights. Rozzie’s best egg sandwich contender?
Square Root Rozzie - Arthouse music cafe meets sandwich board pub. Live music, great beer, good food. THE place for live music in Roslindale.
Sophia’s Grotto - Regular fave for many local Rozidents. Romantically tucked away from the streets in the middle of the Village.
Tony’s Market - Butcher shop + Italian foods & specialty items. “The best” - Tony. He’s right.
Roslindale Farmers Market - It’s a community party every week! Also, it’s Boston’s oldest, longest running Farmers Market.
Distraction Brewery - Delicious locally brewed suds on the first floor of the same building that houses the Bay State Model Train Museum upstairs.
Obosá - Tasty Nigerian fare halfway up Belgrade, on the road to West Roxbury. Get the puff puff and/or the joloff!
Pleasant Cafe - A classic mid-century throwback restaurant with legendary pizza.
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