42 Brucewood St Boston — Photo 1 of 41
$875,500
Investment Analysis — 42 Brucewood St
Boston, MA 02132 — West Roxbury
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 02132 carries an estimated $3,450/mo in gross rent — about a 2.83% cap rate and $24,799/yr in estimated NOI at the $875,500 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,250
Style
Single Family
Built
1924
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Come see this well-maintained home situated in a desirable neighborhood of West Roxbury and across from Hynes Field. This 1-1/2 story bungalow with hardwood floors throughout is full of New England charm and modern finishes, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The first floor offers a sun filled open kitchen that flows nicely into the living area, with a bedroom, bathroom, fire placed living room, front entry foyer, and pantry for storage. The upstairs features two bedrooms, a bathroom with storage, closet in hall landing, and eves storage. Open the sliding door off of the kitchen to a tranquil back yard with an awning covered brick patio, a side brick walkway and an attached garden shed. The walkout basement is clean and bright, linking to the driveway, and featuring a laundry area, workshop, and plenty of storage space. A Tele-Cab elevator offers discrete accessibility between the basement and first floor. Walk to the shops and restaurants in West Roxbury, Chestnut Hill, and multiple bus routes. Close to the commuter rail. This beautiful home is a must see!!
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: 625 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,250 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,000 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.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Listing Agent: Leigh Gilmore
Listing Office: Gilmore Murphy Realty LLC
MLS® Number: 73566796
