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171 South St # 5A, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$343,000
Est. $2,497/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
550
Sq Ft
$624
Price/Sq Ft
1970
Year Built
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 5, 2024 • MLS# 73317898 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own in the booming Jamaica Plain market for less than $350K! This open concept 1 bedroom condo is move in ready, and offers the next owner a chance to add value by making their own cosmetic updates. The unit features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, galley kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage, and brand new built in AC unit. The building is professionally managed and has a laundry room in the basement. It is in a fantastic location just seconds from the Arnold Arboretum, Forest Hills T station, the 39 bus, the Southwest Corridor bike path, and many great restaurants. The association is in good financial shape with no special assessments pending. Great option for a first time home owner or a long term investor.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BILLINGS JOSHUA M
Mailing Address South, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $310,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,196
CPA Surcharge 1% ($22)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,218

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $310,600 $310,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 16, 2022 $315,000 67328/48
Aug 30, 2021 $370,000 66188/141
Jun 22, 2021 $215,000 65725/290
May 28, 2021 $367,000 65574/262
Mar 25, 2021 $100 65073/204
Jan 7, 2021 $390,000 64529/309
Dec 10, 2020 $1 64345/232
May 4, 2020 $282,000 62947/96
Nov 19, 2019 $342,000 62090/279
Jun 3, 2019 $295,000 61210/287
Dec 21, 2018 $365,000 60567/131
Apr 13, 2018 $293,000 59446/101
Jan 2, 2018 $385,000 59018/178
Sep 27, 2016 $346,500 56845/117
Feb 26, 2016 $320,000 55764/242
Dec 29, 2015 $290,000 55534/026
Sep 23, 2013 $9 52145/239
May 31, 2012 $167,500 49598/180
Dec 10, 2007 $188,000 42828/040
May 25, 2005 $202,000 37145/166
Oct 2, 2002 $97,500 29502/236
Sep 6, 2001 $147,000 27004/029
Jan 22, 2001 $95,000 25794/033
Jan 7, 2000 $95,000 24581/074
Feb 12, 1999 $9 23441/281
Sep 2, 1997 $60,000 21696/052
Mar 21, 1997 $35,000 21278/163
Jun 27, 1996 $35,000 20673/112
May 9, 1995 $9 19744/321
Feb 16, 1995 $28,000 19603/235
May 10, 1994 $28,000 19060/215
Mar 3, 1994 $9 18906/043
Aug 6, 1993 $25,000 18420/017
Mar 15, 1993 $28,000 18097/112
Dec 7, 1992 $25,000 17894/011
Mar 11, 1988 $94,000 14543/347

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: geocode_proximity (86.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1970
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
550 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $349,900
Final Sale Price: $343,000
Difference: $6,900 (-2.0%)
Performance Metrics
98.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $636
Sale $/sq ft: $624
This property sold for $624 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% below the original asking price.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 21 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$624/sq ft
Area Average
$487/sq ft
Difference
+28.1%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1970
Living Area 550 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,450
Assessed Value $316,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1970
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

171 South St # 5A, 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
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.6 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
Italian Home For Children
0.6 mi
Grades PK-09
Neighborhood School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-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
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.1 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
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.1 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.3 mi | #739 of 824 | Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.3 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
John F Kennedy School
1.3 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 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
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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.4 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
Middle School Academy
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
1.5 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.2 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
0.4 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
0.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 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
2.4 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.4 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
2.5 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
C+
New Mission High School
2.8 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.9 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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Market Insights

2%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 30, 2024
$343,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Dec 5, 2024
$349,900
Original listing
Agent: Robert Oteri Office: Jamaica Plain Rentals and Sales, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 5, 2024 New Listing Added $349,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$624

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $3,450 $316,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,450
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$275
Monthly
Assessed Value
$316,500

Listing Information

Listing Office Jamaica Plain Rentals and Sales, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN232645
Office MLS ID AN1421
Listing Data Updated Jan 3, 2025 3:58 PM 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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