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$737,000

78 Baker Street
Boston, MA 02132
Listed by Roberta Orlandino · Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,204 sqft
Year built
1960

About this home

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!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73598880
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
November 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.19 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Joyce Kilmer
0.14 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
404
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
William H Ohrenberger
1.18 mi away · Grades 3-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Boston
High
Dedham High
1.88 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
701
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Dedham

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks14
Schools19
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 136 fewer days than Boston's current average of 137 days.
For reference, the median list price across 9,348 active listings in Boston right now is $65,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,588/mo
$147,400 down
$589,600 loan
Principal & interest$3,824
Property tax (est.)$614
Home insurance (est.)$150

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