
85 Potomac Boston — Photo 1 of 28
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,162
Style
Single Family
Built
1951
Welcome to this charming single family Cape, ideally situated on the dead end side of Potomac Street in the heart of West Roxbury. Enjoy a newly refreshed interior featuring refinished and new hardwood floors, freshly painted rooms, and a new stainless-steel appliance package. The kitchen offers newer solid-stone countertops complemented by oak cabinetry, while the bathrooms feature newer solid-stone finishes. Additional highlights include newer vinyl windows, a newer roof, and a forced hot-air gas heating system with central A/C, providing year-round comfort. The exterior has newly reworked brick stairs, stone walls, easy maintenance vinyl siding and a storage shed. Perfectly positioned just steps from Centre Street’s vibrant shops and restaurants, including the new Trader Joe’s, West Roxbury Needham Line Commuter Rail stop and the recently renovated Billings field which offers new tennis & basketball courts, acres of green space and a massive playground. The full walk-out basement with great ceiling height offers new buyer value add. A wonderful opportunity to own a move in ready home in one of West Roxbury’s most desirable locations for under 700k!!
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* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
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Geography
Population
26,444
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$139K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
29.9%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 581 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,162 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 3,854 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Steven Musto
Listing Office: Insight Realty Group, Inc.
MLS® Number: 73578091
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