Dimensions14 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
5 Moss Hill Road, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$850,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$999,000
Final Sale Price:
$850,000
Difference:
$149,000 (-14.9%)
Performance Metrics
85.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$364
Sale $/sq ft:
$309
This property sold for $309 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.9% below the original asking price.
At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$309/sq ft
Area Median
$745/sq ft
Difference
58.5%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
New price - bring an offer! Prestigious & stately 11 room brick colonial elegantly seated on Moss Hill has been family owned and cherished for 64 years. Opportunity to create your dream home. Bring vision and a contractor to plan out your renovations. Spacious & elegant fire placed living room with double French doors to sunroom, detailed dining room and open flow ideal for hosting family gatherings or holidays. 5 bedrooms including master suite complete with balcony. Finished 3rd level with full bath and storage. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, private back yard, detached 2+ car garage. Wood paneled 2nd fl library, small rear deck. 2013 oil heating system, updated electrical, older kitchen & baths. Bring a contractor - great potential but mostly all original. Home has great presence from hillside location only minutes from Jamaica Pond or Arboretum, Longwood medical.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
62.2%
Price Range
100
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73568180
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 26, 2026
$2,249,999
MLS #73568180 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73287773
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Oct 16, 2024
$2,075,000
MLS #73287773
Sold
Sep 1, 2016
$850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 100
Listed for Sale
Apr 20, 2016
$895,000
Original listing
Agent: Christian Iantosca
Office: Arborview Realty Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,249,999 | - | - | MLS #73568180 - Active |
| 10/16/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,075,000 | - | - | MLS #73287773 |
| 09/01/2016 | ✓ Sold | $850,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/20/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $895,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,653 | $965,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,653
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$965,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Living Area
2,748 sq ft
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
11
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Water Heater
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Library, Office
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Slate, Tar/gravel, Rubber
Features
Deck, Covered Patio/deck, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,653
Assessed Value
$965,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Estate Sale, Sold As-is. Needs Complete Extensive Renovation, Expect 60 Day Close. Detached Garage Is Leaning, Access To Garage From Bowditch Via Private Way.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
100 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,748 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions13 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 12
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
LevelSecond
Dimensions15 x 13
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 12
LevelFirst
Dimensions25 x 13
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions8 x 8
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Covered
Room Markers
BRBedroom (4)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (1)
OOffice (1)
BABathroom (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, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Water Heater
Interior Features:
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Library, Office
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Slate, Tar/Gravel, Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Hot Water, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Frontage:
100.00 ft
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
British International School of Boston
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Italian Home For Children
0.6 mi
Grades PK-09
C
Curley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#268 of 352
|
Score: 34.8
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
955 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
John F Kennedy School
1.2 mi
|
#636 of 825
|
Score: 38.9
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.3 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
Neighborhood School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#680 of 825
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#814 of 825
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
361 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#691 of 825
|
Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 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
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.7 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
4.1 mi
Irving Middle
1.9 mi
Timilty Middle
2.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.6 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
0.9 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.4 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.5 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
D
Brighton High School
2.8 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
2.9 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
5 Moss Hill Road, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Christian Iantosca
Listing Office
Arborview Realty Inc.
Office Phone
617-522-2421
Agent MLS ID
BB800424
Office MLS ID
BB6566
Listing Data Updated
Sep 1, 2016 1:37 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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