40 Vale St, Roxbury, MA 02119
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OFF MARKET

$554,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 996 sqft

40 Vale St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Roxbury
Est. Refi. Payment $3,206/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 31, 2023 for $438,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$555K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$24K (+4.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$117K (+26.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +47% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$555K
August 2026$551K
July 2026$560K
June 2026$567K
May 2026$580K
April 2026$573K
March 2026$574K
February 2026$559K
January 2026$548K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
133 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$508,000
11/26/25
3
1.5
2,330
6 Fisher Ave, Roxbury, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$467,120
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,311
27 Hilton Ter, Roxbury, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$530,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,368
42 Haverford St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.72
Single-Family Home
$600,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,468
3 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$665,000
03/10/26
5
2.5
2,119
22 Edge Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
05/13/26
3
2.5
1,235
31 Dorr St, Roxbury, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$460,867
01/30/26
5
2
2,224
427 Walnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$918,000
11/07/25
3
3
1,361
94 Wyman St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
08/31/26
3
3
1,642

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
47 Marcella St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.03
$1,156,400
3
3
1,752
Off Market
34-34 Marcella St #R, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.05
-
3
2
1,042
Off Market
30 Marcella St, Boston, MA 02119
0.04
$993,900
5
3
2,720
Off Market
51 Vale St #2, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.02
$639,600
2
2
1,214
Off Market
23 Marcella St #2, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.03
$693,000
4
2
1,495
Off Market
51 Vale St #1, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.02
$760,000
3
3
1,928
Recently Sold
21 Marcella St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.04
$1,150,000
8
5
2,792
Recently Sold
59 Fulda St #A, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.05
-
4
2.5
1,725
Off Market
200 Highland St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.08
$1,039,500
6
3
2,880
Off Market
4 Six Marcella St #2, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.10
-
4
3
2,024
Off Market
1 Thornton Ter, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.09
$885,800
5
3
1,984
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 40 Vale St.
  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1880
Living Area
996 sqft
Price/Sqft
$557
Parking
1 Open Spaces

About this House

Introducing this single-family home in the sought-after Fort Hill and Highland Park neighborhood of Boston. This home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with the upstairs bathroom having recently undergone a modern remodel in 2021. Steps inside this charming home you’ll meet an updated and spacious eat-in kitchen complete with butcher block and granite countertops throughout. The property is located just a 5-minute walk to Orange Line access at Jackson Square and offers access to bus connections (14, 22, 29, 41, 44), making it incredibly convenient for your daily commute. The property is situated off of Marcella St. and Thornton St., and is located close to Marcella Playground and Fort Hill Tower. With easy access to Columbus Ave and Washington Street, you'll find this home to be the perfect location to enjoy all that Boston has to offer. The property also comes with a convenient off-street parking spot and a back patio for entertaining.
40 Vale St, Roxbury, MA 02119 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 996 sqft single-family home in Roxbury, built in 1880. It last sold for $438,000 on Jul 31, 2023 (7% below the $470,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $554,700, with a rent estimate of $3,929/month.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Chelsea Owusu, (774) 262-4855
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, (617) 864-4430
Bought with: Marc Joseph, (617) 999-3324, Citylight Homes LLC, (978) 977-0050
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73118923

Home Details for 40 Vale St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 996 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range HoodRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: All Washers And Dryers In The Basement Excluded From SaleParcel Number: W:11 P:00407 S:000, 3396656

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $470,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 12 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Boston

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 996 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1392 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73118923

Additional Information

Public TransportationParkT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 31, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73118923
Sold
$438,000
Jul 4, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73118923
Contingent
$470,000
Jun 12, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73118923
Listed For Sale
$470,000
Jul 28, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$300,000

Market trends in Boston

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$837K
$29.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$780
$13MoM
Available listings
2211
300MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Roxbury
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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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Frequently asked questions about 40 Vale St

  • What is 40 Vale St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 40 Vale St in Roxbury, MA is $554,700.
  • What is the price history for 40 Vale St?
    40 Vale St in Roxbury, MA last sold for $438,000 in July 2023.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 40 Vale St?
    The lot at 40 Vale St in Roxbury, MA is about 0.03 acres (1,392 sq ft).
  • Does 40 Vale St have parking?
    Yes, 40 Vale St in Roxbury, MA has on-site parking.

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