Searching for a single-family home to buy in Boston proper might be like searching for a needle in a haystack, with historically low inventory and prices surging to new records. Enter West Roxbury, offering plenty of options for single-family homes in residential neighborhoods without the lengthy commute out to the suburbs. Sound like it might be too good to be true? Homes available this weekend feature multiple levels of living, lots of backyard space, and plenty of room to spread out.
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West Roxbury open house tour: 8 single-family options available now

59 Woodard Road
Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Price: $965,000
Size: 4-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 2,229
The Pitch: “Located in the Bellevue Hill area, this home has a backyard that features a heated saltwater pool and koi pond.”
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14 Curlew Street
Open House: Saturday, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Price: $925,000
Size: 5-BR, 3-BA
Square Footage: 2,820
The Pitch: “This contemporary multi-level is located on a cul de sac on a double size lot abutting Roxbury Latin woods and pond.”
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66 Oriole Street
Open House: Saturday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Price: $749,000
Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,495
The Pitch: “This Colonial style home has a recently updated kitchen, walk-up attic with room for storage, and a sun room that leads to the patio and backyard.”
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206 Corey Street
Open House: Saturday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Price: $729,000
Size: 4-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,408
The Pitch: “This home has a front-to-back living room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room with two corner china cabinets, and four corner bedrooms with good closet space.”
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35 Vershire Street
Open House: Saturday, 11:30-1:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Price: $679,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,546
The Pitch: “Amenities in this Cape home include a fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, a family room with a wood-burning stove, and hardwood floors throughout.”
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8 Grouse Street
Open House: Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Price: $599,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA, 2-Halves
Square Footage: 2,400
The Pitch: “This Colonial home has an open kitchen/dining room area, master suite with walk-in closet and vaulted ceilings, and backyard.”
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127 Russett Road
Open House: Saturday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Price: $589,000
Size: 4-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,666
The Pitch: “This home has great potential and includes period details include gumwood woodwork and crown molding, a fireplaced living room, formal dining room with corner hutch, hardwood floors, and an oversized heated sun room.”
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70 New Haven Street
Open House: Sunday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Price: $550,000
Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,968
The Pitch: “This side entrance Colonial has an open kitchen to dining room and large living room on main floor, with half bath/laundry hookups.”
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