Single Family Residence at 21 Bertson Avenue, Boston MA 02132, Boston
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$899,000

21 Bertson Avenue, Boston MA 02132
Boston, MA 02132
Listed by Hickman-Coen Home Team
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,078 sqft
Year built
1896

About this home

Opportunity knocks! This Colonial style home offering 2,078 sq ft. of living space is available for the first time in almost 40 years. Enter through the delightful 3 season porch into the thoughtfully designed living space. Enjoy the front to back living room, formal dining room, kitchen with separate pantry and handy first floor half bath. The second floor features three well-proportioned bedrooms which provides ample personal space for relaxation. The primary bedroom includes a large, refreshed bathroom with walk in shower. Bonus 3rd floor can work as a 4th bedroom, perfect for guests, office etc. Full unfinished basement for storage and laundry. The generous 9,600 sq ft. lot provides substantial green space offering possibilities for gardening and recreation. A two-car detached garage for parking and additional storage solutions. Prime location near shops, restaurants, parks and the YMCA. Easy access to public transportation and highways.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73590436
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.22 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
Lyndon
0.45 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Boston
Middle
Charles E Brown Middle
1.98 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
759
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
District
Newton
High
Newton South High
2.19 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
1,837
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Newton

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).

81
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 119 fewer days than Boston's current average of 120 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,801 active listings in Boston right now is $78,000.

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$5,564/mo
$179,800 down
$719,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,665
Property tax (est.)$749
Home insurance (est.)$150

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