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55 Eliot Street # 43, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$690,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,498
Sq Ft
$461
Price/Sq Ft
1981
Year Built
1
Garage Space
53
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 11, 2017 • MLS# 72241517 Copied! • Updated Feb 16, 2018

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $750,000
Final Sale Price: $690,000
Difference: $60,000 (-8.0%)
Performance Metrics
92.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
53
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $501
Sale $/sq ft: $461
This property sold for $461 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 53 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$461/sq ft
Area Average
$240/sq ft
Difference
+92.4%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Classic multi-level Townhouse on Eliot Street. Rare, sought-after home steps from Jamaica Pond with a great open floor plan. On the grounds of the previous Children’s Museum, enjoy a host of amenities that accompany this renowned landmark property. The flow from the Kitchen to spacious Dining area, stepping down to the Living Room with fireplace, and then through the glass door to the private patio makes for easy living and entertaining. With 1.5 Baths and 2 Bedrooms, including a Master with expansive walk-through closet and vanity. Features: wood parquet and tile floors, a Palladian window, cathedral ceilings, central air, and garage parking. Well-tended gardens and lawns boasting walking paths among old-growth trees and shrubs. An urban oasis!

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Property History

Market Insights

30.1%
Price Range
55
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73419772
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 17, 2025
$987,000
MLS #73419772
Previous Transaction - MLS #72935285
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 2, 2022
$925,000
MLS #72935285
Sold
Feb 15, 2018
$690,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 55
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2017
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Cervone Deegan Team Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,762 $582,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,762
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$644
Monthly
Assessed Value
$582,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1981
Living Area 1,498 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Tennis Court(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,762
Assessed Value $582,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $644 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures As Is. Limited Screens. Missing Window Cranks. Dining Room Floor Patch. $20 Of Condo Fee For Parking. Subject To License To Sell. See Email & Escrow Notification.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 43
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Floor Plans (2)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 55 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1981
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,498 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
14 x 12
Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
9 x 7
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Living Room
16 x 15
Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
13 x 11
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Master Bedroom
16 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1981
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Tennis Court(s)
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Off Street, Assigned, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Curley K-8 School
0.3 mi | #268 of 352 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
902 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
John F Kennedy School
0.7 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.8 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.9 mi | #811 of 824 | Score: 26.0
Improved 2 spots from last year
-32.2 below state avg
472 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.0 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
1.0 mi
Grades PK-09
Manville School
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.6 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.1 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.6 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
0.7 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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
1.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.0 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.3 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
2.8 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
2.8 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Jamaica Plain

55 Eliot Street # 43, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID TEAM0238
Office MLS ID BB9348
Listing Data Updated Feb 16, 2018 9:58 AM EST
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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