116 Marcella St, Roxbury, MA 02119
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$989,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 2, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,221 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,221 sqft

116 Marcella St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Roxbury

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
2,221 sqft
Price/Sqft
$445

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
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About this House

This free standing, Victorian brick row house, in the heart of Fort Hill, is unique, recently renovated, and spacious. Enjoy great access to public transit and the city, being just a 1/4 mile from the Jackson MBTA Orange line stop and a block off Columbus Ave. Jamaica Plain's bustling Centre Street is also just a mile away. Less than a 1 mile walk to the Longwood Medical Area - Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. And less than a mile to NorthEastern University.

3 Bedrooms. 3 full Bathrooms. 2200 square feet. Central Air Conditioning. 2 Rear decks. Fenced in back yard with mature trees surrounding. Private off-street parking.

All the original detail is intact - 2 marble fireplaces, medallions and arches, wainscoting, natural wood banisters, bay windows, crown and wide wood moldings throughout. 1st floor has kitchen and open living area, The entire 2nd floor hosts a primary suite with walk-through closet to the master bath with double vanities. Top floor has 2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. The bottom floor (family room) adds another 450 square feet of a light filled (full sized windows and glass door) walk-out basement leading out to a custom 2-story rear deck with fenced in backyard. Mature trees surround the back-yard, adding privacy and nature. Property includes 1 off street parking space, in addition to plenty of on-street parking available.

Available for rent on June 1, 2025 or possibly late May if needed. Small pets may be considered.

$3000 security deposit plus first month rent due at signing. Listed by owner, so no broker fee.

Current tenants will have occupied the home for 18 months - they are moving outside of the city -- photos are from when my family lived there. Construction of a 4 unit condo building on the adjacent lot of the home was recently completed - not captured in exterior photos. Thanks for considering making our house your home!

15 month lease through 8/31/2026, but willing to consider longer. Renter is responsible for all utilities - heat, electric and water/sewer.
116 Marcella St, Roxbury, MA 02119 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,221 sqft single-family home in Roxbury. It last sold for $720,000 on Jul 12, 2018 (11,900% above the $6,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $6,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 8, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $989,300, with a rent estimate of $4,895/month.

Home Details for 116 Marcella St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 116 Marcella St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
133 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$508,000
11/26/25
3
1.5
2,330 sqft
6 Fisher Ave, Roxbury, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$467,120
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,311 sqft
11 Round Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$910,000
03/04/26
5
2.5
1,943 sqft
31 Dorr St, Roxbury, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$460,867
01/30/26
5
2
2,224 sqft
22 Kenilworth St, Roxbury, MA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
08/14/26
3
2.5
2,100 sqft
94 Wyman St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
08/31/26
3
3
1,642 sqft
3 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$665,000
03/10/26
5
2.5
2,119 sqft
34 Alleghany St, Roxbury, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
08/03/26
8
2.5
2,451 sqft
36 Alleghany St, Roxbury, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
08/03/26
8
2.5
2,451 sqft
22 Edge Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
05/13/26
3
2.5
1,235 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Roxbury

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,895/mo
Average rent
$3.4K
$50MoM
Available listings
12648
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Roxbury

At least 326 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Khai
    "Public transit is very accessible with two entirely free of charge buses in the neighborhood and a transit hub within a half mile walk"
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  • Ju N.
    "You see lots of people walking dogs but most people as myself are refused rentals in these same neighborhoods because of a few incidents from others who care not to pick cleanup of lease their dogs. Otherwise great place"
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  • Trulia User
    "Roxbury has come a long way. It’s a good place.im happy with the way it looks and the way it fits in my route."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've only lived in boston for a year but from what I've noticed dog owners have very friendly dogs but I haven't seen any dog parks in or around Roxbury "
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  • Trulia User
    "The public transportation is good. The bus station is six short blocks away from my home. There are several bus routes to take you all over the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "it is a family safe zone and plenty schools for kids available in the area ..it is a good neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighbors that look out for each other a lot of holiday spirit quiet street well maintained in winter as far as snow removal and shoveling very respectful of each other's property very family oriented everyone looks after each other's property "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are very welcome as long as the owners pick up after them so the dog owners will be happy there is a park nearby"
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  • Rcorreabwh
    "It’s close to hospitals, schools and restaurants, supermarket, laundromat, post office, train station, parks, library."
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  • T02119
    "Certain areas are becoming crowded with all of the new builds. Street parking can be challenging at times. Most neighbors are great but some are not very considerate when it comes to noise levels and parking. "
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  • Daniel B.
    "It is fair, no complaints. I can get train and buses though I have to walk everyday to either train or bus stations."
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  • Djackson3710
    "There’s not a lot of areas that are dog friendly or allows dog in also it’s literally one dogs parks in the neighborhood "
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  • Nicole F.
    "SOWA is great. Sidewalk shopping days at local businesses. But it’s less about events, more about living in the perfect place for a summer evening stroll, glasses clinking at small restaurants, music on the breeze. "
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  • Michael M.
    "old architecture. diverse culture. close to the city center. near highway and public transportation. "
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  • Louis-gregory F. M.
    "The people who care for it. It also has two neighborhood parks that are fairly close. It’s also very accessible to the new library being built and accessibility to public transportation."
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  • Tashima H.
    "I drive myself to work in Revere and it is not bad at all a bad commute from how to work. The MBTA is accessible however, it would take about an hour and forty five minutes to two hours just to get to work. "
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  • Arallansys L.
    "Commute is easy in the Roxbury area. There’s easy access to Dudley station and bussies that can take you to the orange line, green line, red line and silver line "
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  • Sarahabbott824
    "I bike 2 miles down Dudley to Tremont. Not the safest way to go. Lots of buses, street parking, weird intersections... but there is a path on a different road, just takes a bit longer. "
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  • Andreaplara07
    "This is not the greatest area but is not the worst I have lived there 30 years and just moved to Worcester and is not much of a difference "
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  • Matthew R.
    "Fort Hill is a hidden gem. It’s great for families and kids. It’s a really quiet, tight knit community. "
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  • Buiznessmailonly
    "the neighborhood is not too bad. I can walk to resteraunts and I can walk to convenient stores and I can also take the bus and train to places. drivers do be driving crazy around my area and some streets need to be fixed"
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  • Mary N.
    "Dog owners would love the fact that there is a pretty dog park , and dog friendly parks all around. People normally love dogs so 10 times out of 10 you’ll get someone who wants to pet your dog , wether it be a small child or adult."
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  • Matthew R.
    "Highland Park/Fort Hill is an amazing place to raise kids. There a ton of young families in this diverse community. Our kids love the parks. It’s also really quiet for a city neighborhood. "
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  • Yajaira P.
    "Good schools and programs for children. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Everything is close by supermarkets, stores, church, shopping center and much more! "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is easy going there is a bus stop on every corner and it’s easy to get to the train stations"
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  • Patricia R.
    "I have lived here for 10 yrs, I have a community of neighbors who care. when we see something we say something. we make a difference in our community"
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  • AnonymousD
    " Close to everything but not worth it. It’s nice that you are close to a lot of the city and a lot of other surrounding cities but it is way too unfriendly to live here. I hate living here."
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  • Valerie G.
    "That is a great neighborhood and that there are a lot of things around there that you can get to easily and transportation is very good I’m looking to move into soon as possible me and my two kids Sometimes it gets very busy There is plenty of grocery stores around the area"
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  • Yajaira P.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Quiet neighborhood and public transportation everywhere. "
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  • Chastity R.
    "It has a lot of history around the neighborhood one of the oldest churches in Boston is across the street. Schools are in the area and nice schools. Friendly corner stores and the owners remember faces."
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  • Antonio Crespo
    "They would like the parks but they would like living in apartments because there are no pet friendly apartments "
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  • Shea G.
    "I see people walking their dogs on the regular and dogs always seem loved by the niebors and children in the area."
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  • Loanny M.
    "Well is close to the city any where you go is about 15 to 20 minutes. But beside that nothing else it’s a crazy neighborhood can be very quite but at the same time dangerous "
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  • Todd
    "Parks and history, beautiful homes. Good mix of community, families with children and young professionals, older longtime residents balance it out."
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  • Jaysonnicholson17
    "Very good people here. So much history here in the southend. When you come to the south end there is a whole lot of "
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  • Todd
    "the culture and the history. The character of the buildings and the spirit of the people that live there that make it a community."
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  • Jamie M.
    "It is a minority neighborhood."
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  • Melzina H.
    "Roxbury is unique to me for the food. I feel as though there are many options. Spanish food, Jamician, Chinese food, or Indian. I always have an option."
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  • Kisha H.
    "The diversity makes it unique -- the many faces of Roxbury. And the history within my city make it unique too."
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  • Vanessa M.
    "Roxbury has so many activities! Everyone is eventually brought together, whether it's a block party, or just a regualr cookout!"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$6,000
Apr 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$6,000
Apr 5, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Mar 13, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,500
Mar 1, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 116 Marcella St

  • What is 116 Marcella St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 116 Marcella St in Roxbury, MA is $989,300.
  • What is the price history for 116 Marcella St?
    116 Marcella St in Roxbury, MA last sold for $720,000 in July 2018.
  • Is Roxbury a buyer's or seller's market?
    Roxbury is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Roxbury?
    The median sale price in Roxbury is $837K. That is up $29.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 116 Marcella St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 116 Marcella St in Roxbury, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 116 Marcella St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 116 Marcella St in Roxbury, MA has in-unit laundry.

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