FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelSecond
27 Northbourne Rd, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$680,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$799,900
Final Sale Price:
$680,000
Difference:
$119,900 (-15.0%)
Performance Metrics
85.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
160
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$520
Sale $/sq ft:
$442
This property sold for $442 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 15.0% below the original asking price.
At 160 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$442/sq ft
Area Median
$548/sq ft
Difference
19.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Resting on a nicely landscaped corner lot and positioned to take full advantage of all Jamaica Plain has to offer, this engaging center entrance colonial is ready to move in and enjoy! As the gorgeous granite stone wall entrance draws you in, images of delightful fall days, your favorite beverage and lively conversation come to mind. Inside, you are greeted by a warm and inviting fireplace living room that's perfect for entertaining, as well a formal dining room for those Holiday gatherings. The functional and efficient kitchen has oak cabinets, granite counters and stainless- steel appliances. The exterior deck provides plenty of space for a table and encourages al fresco dining and entertaining at every opportunity. Bedrooms are secluded on the second level, along with a jacuzzi bathroom assuring restful sleep at the end of a busy day. The finished lower family room is a great space for children or a man cave and has garage access. So, make sure to schedule your private tour!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
163
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73574607
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$4,800
MLS #73574607 - Active
Sold
Apr 6, 2020
$680,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 163
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2019
$739,900
Original listing
Agent: Curtis Howe
Office: Howe Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,800 | - | - | MLS #73574607 - Active |
| 04/06/2020 | ✓ Sold | $680,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/19/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $739,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,771 | $547,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,771
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$547,500
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,538 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
High Speed Internet Hookup, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, City View(s), Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,771
Assessed Value
$547,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Grey
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
163 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,538 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelSecond
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelMain
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Vinyl, Covered
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
High Speed Internet Hookup, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, City View(s), Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s), City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.3 mi
|
#262 of 352
|
Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Haley Pilot School
0.6 mi
|
#745 of 825
|
Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.7 mi
684 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Italian Home For Children
1.0 mi
Grades PK-09
D
Conley Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#775 of 825
|
Score: 30.8
Dropped 90 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
157 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#348 of 352
|
Score: 23.8
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-34.4 below state avg
422 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Mattahunt Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#709 of 825
|
Score: 35.0
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
580 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.3 mi
|
#40 of 346
|
Score: 68.8
Improved 84 spots from last year
+10.6 above state avg
2,230 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
C
Bates Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#626 of 825
|
Score: 39.5
Dropped 293 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.6 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
2.6 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
4.5 mi
Irving Middle
0.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.1 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.1 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 06-09
C+
New Mission High School
1.9 mi
|
#231 of 346
|
Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students
Diverse
13 sports
• 458 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.0 mi
|
#8 of 25
|
Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.1 mi
|
#10 of 25
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
2.7 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
27 Northbourne Rd, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Curtis Howe
Listing Office
Howe Realty Group
Office Phone
617-212-9829
Agent MLS ID
BB981247
Office MLS ID
AN0308
Listing Data Updated
Apr 23, 2020 1:10 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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