
8 Ardmore Rd Boston — Photo 1 of 26
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
SqFt
1,645
Style
Single Family
Built
1936
Thoughtfully updated classic West Roxbury home with four bedrooms, great outdoor space, a two-car garage, and an impressive list of recent improvements. With more than 1,600 sq. ft. of living space, this home has the character you want in an older Boston home along with many of the big updates already taken care of. Step inside to beautiful hardwood floors and a warm, comfortable layout with plenty of room to spread out. The first floor offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen, and a bright sunroom that gives you flexible bonus space for an office, playroom, or a cozy place to relax. Upstairs are four bedrooms, giving you options for family, guests, or working from home. A walk-up attic provides additional storage and future possibilities. Extensive updated including electrical rewiring, refinished floors, new interior doors, repairs to walls and ceilings, fresh paint throughout, added insulation and weather sealing, a newer heat pump and water heater, and a new basement bathroom. The home has also been deleaded according to Massachusetts guidelines. A newer roof, updated dormer siding, gutters and downspouts, and newer kitchen appliances add even more peace of mind. Outside, enjoy a yard with plenty of space to garden, play, entertain, or simply relax. The detached two-car garage is a rare find in the city and provides plenty of room for parking and storage. All of this in a great location with easy access to neighborhood shops, restaurants, parks, schools, public transportation, and everything the area has to offer.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Medical Facility
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,First12.6 x 18
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Cable Hookup
Dining Room
Lvl Main,First13.5 x 11.8
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
Lvl Main,First13.11 x 15.11
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second13.5 x 14.7
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second11.5 x 9.3
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second12.2 x 11.1
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
Lvl Fourth Floor10.9 x 14.7
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl First7.4 x 2.1
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second6.5 x 10
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet
Bathroom 3
Lvl Basement5.3 x 10.9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
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: 823 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,645 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 13,355 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: Adams & Co. Team
Listing Office: Real Broker MA, LLC
MLS® Number: 73581215
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