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42 Haverford St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$699,000
Est. $4,307/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,360
Sq Ft
$514
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1899
Year Built
5 hours 24 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 6, 2026 • MLS# 73544917 Copied! • Updated Jul 6, 2026

Open House Schedule

12
Jul
Sunday, July 12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
09
Jul
Thursday, July 9
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
11
Jul
Saturday, July 11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

About this home

CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! Gut, rehab and either convert this legal single family house back into a 2-unit building or rehab it into a beautiful single family. On demand direct vent boiler from 2024 allows the chimney to be removed to open up the layout. Enclosed unheated back decks could be added to living space in both units? Unenclosed rear decks could remain outdoor space and have the 2nd egress from the upstairs unit. Bring your vision and your contractors. Long form permit history attached. Open Houses: Thurs./July 9th, Sat/11th & Sun/12th from 10am - 11am each day

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Property History

Market Insights

31.3%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2026
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Josh Brett Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72675117
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2020
$480,000
MLS #72675117

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,869 $549,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,869
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$549,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,360 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Kitchen, Living/dining Rm Combo, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,869
Assessed Value $549,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Is A Legal Single Family Since 1994 But Is Still Set Up And Functions As A 2-unit Building With A 1 Bedroom Unit On First Floor And A 2 Bedroom Unit Bedroom On Second Floor. See Attached Long Form Permit History Attached. Building In Need Of Rehab. Lead Report From 2021 (see Attached)
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Possibility to expand to include enclosed back decks?
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,360 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Bathroom
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Neighborhood School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.2 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.2 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
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.5 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
0.6 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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Curley K-8 School
0.7 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
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.7 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.9 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+
Bridge Boston Charter School
1.0 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.5 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.3 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
1.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Meridian Academy
< 0.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
0.6 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.8 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.9 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
1.4 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
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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
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
Cathedral High School
2.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.9 mi
Grades 07-12
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Jamaica Plain

42 Haverford St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Josh Brett
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID BB985613
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Jul 6, 2026 11:12 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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