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20 Forbes Street # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$612,000
Est. $3,731/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,296
Sq Ft
$472
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 23, 2021 • MLS# 72899591 Copied!

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 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

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 25 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$472/sq ft
Area Average
$442/sq ft
Difference
+6.8%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

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

Parking

Features Off Street, Common
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,538
Assessed Value $532,100

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

20 Forbes Street # 1, 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

3 schools
Kennedy John F Elemen
< 0.1 mi
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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Nativity Prep School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Meridian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 06-09
Greater Egleston High
0.7 mi
F
Greater Egleston High School
0.7 mi | #391 of 346 | Score: 18.9
Same rank as last year
78 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $212
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $225/mo
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Year 15
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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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 1, 2025 Sold $3,200
Sep 23, 2021 New Listing Added $625,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
29 days
Price per Sq Ft
$472

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent ResCo Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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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