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1 Arborway, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$1,261,000
Est. $7,927/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,376
Sq Ft
$531
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1924
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 11, 2025 • MLS# 73334394 Copied!

About this home

This stunning home is in a prime location just minutes from Boston’s world-renowned hospitals, universities, museums and parks like Larz Anderson, the Arnold Arboretum, and Franklin Park Zoo. This beautiful 5-bedroom, 5-bath Colonial with 2 car detached garage is brimming with character and charm. Showcasing an exceptional floor plan, this home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern updates, including new windows, driveway, fence, roof, gutters, deck, kitchen, garage door, and four beautifully renovated bathrooms. The exterior stucco and chimney have been refreshed, while the furnace was replaced in 2014 for added efficiency. A rare find in an unbeatable location—don’t miss this opportunity! Showings begin Saturday 2/15 12:00-2:00 and Sun 12/16 11:00-1:00

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PAULINE A MURRAY REVOCABLE TRUST
Mailing Address ARBORWAY, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,371,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $14,116
CPA Surcharge 1% ($131)
Estimated Annual Tax $14,247

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $429,800 $942,000 $1,371,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 1, 2022 $1 67892/212

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_like (87.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,376 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,400,000
Final Sale Price: $1,261,000
Difference: $139,000 (-9.9%)
Performance Metrics
90.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $589
Sale $/sq ft: $531
This property sold for $531 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.9% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$531/sq ft
Area Average
$266/sq ft
Difference
+99.6%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1924
Living Area 2,376 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 3
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Half, Wet Bar, Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Sun Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $16,204
Assessed Value $1,486,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Wet bar, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Sun Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1924
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

1 Arborway, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

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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
Curley K-8 School
0.6 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
British International School of Boston
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Italian Home For Children
0.7 mi
Grades PK-09
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-
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
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Neighborhood School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Hennigan Elementary School
1.2 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-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.3 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.5 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
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.8 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
4.0 mi
Timilty Middle
2.0 mi
Irving Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
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
D
English High School
0.8 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.0 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+
Boston Latin School
2.0 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 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
D
Brighton High School
2.8 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
2.8 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Total Days on Market

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73500078
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Currently Listed
Apr 11, 2026
$7,000
MLS #73500078 - Active
Sold
Mar 18, 2025
$1,261,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2025
$1,400,000
Original listing
Agent: Jean Monahan Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 11, 2026 Sold $7,000
Feb 11, 2025 New Listing Added $1,400,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$531

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $16,204 $1,486,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,204
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,486,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jean Monahan
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
Agent MLS ID G8002243
Office MLS ID AN0992
Listing Data Updated Mar 18, 2025 12:22 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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