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20 Forbes Street # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$612,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,296
Sq Ft
$472
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
1
Parking
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 23, 2021 • MLS# 72899591 Copied! • Updated Dec 3, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $612,000
Difference: $87,000 (-12.4%)
Performance Metrics
87.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $539
Sale $/sq ft: $472
This property sold for $472 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.4% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 37 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$472/sq ft
Area Average
$200/sq ft
Difference
+135.8%

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

About this home

This spacious, full 3-bedroom home offers an incredible central JP location, overlooking the Forbes St Community Garden, just steps to Centre St and both the Orange & Green E Lines. Truly a special opportunity/location, Forbes Garden allows for unobstructed southern sunlight throughout the day. If you've been searching for loads of natural light, this is the one! Layout offers hardwood floors, beautiful architectural details, full dining room open to the living room, plus foyer/mudroom & coat closet. Updated & spacious kitchen w/ island/breakfast bar. Three full, functional bedrooms, and updated, classic bathroom. Includes in-unit laundry and private back deck. Basement offers additional deeded storage. 1 shared, common parking space for the association. Easy access to the Longwood Medical Area and Fenway. Walk to Whole Foods, Canary Square, City Feed, Jamaica Pond, Emerald Necklace, Olmsted Park, the Southwest Corridor. So much to appreciate and enjoy in this wonderful community!

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Property History

Market Insights

2.1%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 30, 2021
$612,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2021
$625,000
Original listing
Agent: ResCo Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $2,538 $532,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,538
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$225
Monthly
Assessed Value
$532,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,296 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Features Off Street, Common
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,538
Assessed Value $532,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $225 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures There Is 1 Parking Spot Which Is Common And Shared With The Other 2 Units.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Unit Deed (1)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,296 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Common
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
John F Kennedy School
< 0.1 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
0.1 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.3 mi | #811 of 824 | Score: 26.0
Improved 2 spots from last year
-32.2 below state avg
472 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.4 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-
Mendell Elementary School
0.5 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
Manville School
0.6 mi
Grades K-12
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.7 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
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
Neighborhood School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.1 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
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.7 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 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
1.0 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Meridian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.1 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
D
English High School
1.1 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 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+
Boston Latin Academy
1.3 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
1.4 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
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Jamaica Plain

20 Forbes Street # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent ResCo Team
Agent MLS ID TM007512
Office MLS ID BB5921
Listing Data Updated Dec 3, 2021 10:34 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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