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155 Forest Hills Street # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$579,500
Est. $3,523/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,033
Sq Ft
$561
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
26
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 7, 2021 • MLS# 72810084 Copied!

About this home

Graciously sized 2 bedroom plus home office with 2 decks and a carport across from Franklin Park, .4 mile to the Green Street T, and a stones throw to Turtle Swamp Brewery. Sun abounds from all sides. Hardwood floors throughout, french doors leading to the living room and office, 1/2 the windows have been replaced, bath has been updated with high-end fixtures, expansive kitchen with pantry space and new dishwasher and disposal, front and rear decks, front decks rebuilt, and the unit has been recently painted. Five closets and designated storage in the basement. Well maintained property in a location that is the best of both worlds, easy access to green space with walking paths galore as well as shopping, restaurants, and transportation.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BAUERNFEIND CHRISTOPHER T
Mailing Address 155 FOREST HILLS ST #3, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $555,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,713
CPA Surcharge 1% ($47)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,760

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $555,200 $555,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 27, 2021 $579,500 65562/236
Sep 11, 2017 $475,000 58504/108
Jun 30, 2011 $300,000 48093/136

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 26, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1651870
Open $30,150
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,033 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $589,000
Final Sale Price: $579,500
Difference: $9,500 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $570
Sale $/sq ft: $561
This property sold for $561 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$561/sq ft
Area Average
$476/sq ft
Difference
+17.8%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,033 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Closet, Home Office

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck - Composite
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Carport, Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,310
Assessed Value $510,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Home Office
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

155 Forest Hills Street # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Neighborhood School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.6 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 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
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.8 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.0 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
C
Curley K-8 School
1.0 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
F
Trotter Elementary School
1.0 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
1.0 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.1 mi | #251 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.5 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
3.9 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
0.3 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
Meridian Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 06-09
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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.1 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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+
TechBoston Academy
2.0 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 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
Cathedral High School
2.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.1 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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10.8%
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27
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73529575
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Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$650,000
MLS #73529575 - Active
Sold
May 27, 2021
$579,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 27
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Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2021
$589,000
Original listing
Agent: Nichole Bookwalter Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Sold $650,000
Apr 7, 2021 New Listing Added $589,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
26 days
Price per Sq Ft
$561

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $2,310 $510,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,310
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$510,800

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB810954
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated May 27, 2021 4:28 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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