Dimensions11.6 x 8.9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
70 Westchester Road, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain - Moss Hill
$1,475,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,275,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,475,000
Difference:
+$200,000 (+15.7%)
Performance Metrics
115.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$566
Sale $/sq ft:
$655
This property sold for $655 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 15.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$655/sq ft
Area Median
$732/sq ft
Difference
10.5%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
MOSS HILL-Looking for your own Shangri-La, here it is! This delightful home offers a dynamic floor plan & enticing backyard: features terraced perennial gardens, luxurious pool w/multiple decks, outdoor shower, new pergola w/ sun shade. Extensive remodeling in 2017 includes opening the Family Room to the Kitchen - designed to perfection- super everyday living space; new windows, chef's kitchen, stylish cabinetry & countertops w/ a cozy island looks out to the backyard - perfect for entertaining. Elegant Living Rm connects to Dining Room w/Patio access. Second floor has 2 new baths. Primary Bedroom is spacious w/ a luxe shower w/ gorgeous mosaic tiled -showstopper! Basement level is like NEW - Family Room or Office w/ Owen Corning Basement System, full bath, HVAC 2017, Premier Basement waterproofing system, new side door basement staircase, new roof. See full improvements list. Super location-Easy access to Arnold Arboretum,Forest Hills train, JP Pond & Longwood Medical. Move in Ready!
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Property History
Market Insights
47.5%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73577265
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$1,495,000
MLS #73577265 - Active
Sold
Jun 29, 2023
$1,475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
May 9, 2023
$1,275,000
Original listing
Agent: Bunny Cecchetto
Office: Focus Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72104911
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Feb 24, 2017
$785,000
MLS #72104911
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,495,000 | - | - | MLS #73577265 - Active |
| 06/29/2023 | ✓ Sold | $1,475,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/09/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,275,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 02/24/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $785,000 | - | - | MLS #72104911 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,258 | $1,084,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,258
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,084,200
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Living Area
2,252 sq ft
Lot Size
0.20 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Laminate
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Slab
Laundry
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, In Basement
Features
Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Walk-in Closet(s), Play Room, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck, Deck - Composite, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Shower
Pool
In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck, Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,258
Assessed Value
$1,084,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
SF includes 537SF in finished basement. Taxes reflect City of Boston Residential Exemption
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1952
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,252 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions8.2 x 5.1
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions18.4 x 10.7
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions8.3 x 5.1
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 15.4
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions4.6 x 4
FeaturesBathroom - 1/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelMain,First
Dimensions11.8 x 11.5
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider
LevelMain,First
Dimensions17.1 x 14.7
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
LevelMain,First
Dimensions18.1 x 11.4
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelMain,First
Dimensions15.6 x 10.8
FeaturesSkylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelMain,First
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolIn Ground
Patio & porchDeck, Deck - Composite
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (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:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Walk-In Closet(s), Play Room, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Slab
Laundry:
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, In Basement
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1952
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Deck - Composite, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Shower
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Pool:
Private Pool
Pool Features:
In Ground
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Italian Home For Children
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.9 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
C
Curley K-8 School
1.3 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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.4 mi
684 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Holy Name Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.6 mi
|
#745 of 825
|
Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.6 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
C
John F Kennedy School
1.7 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
C
Ohrenberger School
3.1 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
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.5 mi
Irving Middle
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
2.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.8 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
1.0 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
1.4 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
Roxbury Latin School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
2.6 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 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
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 mi
|
#231 of 346
|
Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students
Diverse
13 sports
• 458 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain - Moss Hill
70 Westchester Road, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Bunny Cecchetto
Listing Office
Focus Real Estate
Office Phone
617-676-4082
Agent MLS ID
BB800609
Office MLS ID
AN2624
Listing Data Updated
Jun 30, 2023 11:09 AM 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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