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Recent Drop: $10,000
$1,285,000
27 Saint James St, Boston, MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119 — Tommy's Rock
Beds
6
Baths
5
SqFt
3,201
Style
Single Family
Built
1842
Set atop a hill in Boston's historic Tommy's Rock, this meticulously maintained Greek Revival dates to the mid-1800s and pairs architectural pedigree with modern comfort. Ten-foot ceilings, generous room proportions, and oversized windows fill the six-bedroom, five-bath home with light. Original pumpkin pine floors, curved staircases, inlaid shutters, and marble fireplaces sit alongside recent updates, including all-new bathrooms and a rebuilt rear deck. An attached in-law suite with its own private entrance adds flexibility for guests, extended family, or income potential. Outside, a multi-tiered, professionally landscaped yard and several decks open onto sweeping Boston skyline views. A two-car driveway and easy access to transit, universities, and a thriving restaurant scene round out the package — historic character, modern living, in one of the city's most sought-after up-and-coming neighborhoods.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Public School • T-Station • University
Geography
Property History
$1,285,000
Was $1,295,000
Sep 8, 2026
MLS® 73557775
$1,295,000
Aug 1, 2026
MLS® 73557775
$1,295,000
Jul 31, 2026
MLS® 73490790
$1,295,000
Mar 24, 2026
MLS® 73490790
Population
27,377
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$48K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
73.5%
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: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 3,201 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,570 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: Miller & Co.
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73557775
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