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85 Child Street # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$635,000
Est. $3,796/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
863
Sq Ft
$736
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 16, 2024 • MLS# 73302715 Copied!

About this home

offers, if any, will be reviewed by the sellers on Tuesday, October 22 at 12 o’clock. Adorable 2 BR, 1 bath condo on 2nd floor of a lovely 3 fam home w/ fantastic curb appeal. Lushly landscaped corner lot between Green St and Forest Hills T stations, bus line at end of Child St to Longwood Med area & Copley Place. Southwest Corridor Park is a block away, a half mile to Arnold Arboretum and the shops & restaurants on Centre St. Open LR & DR are bright & spacious, ideal for entertaining. Sunny front porch off LR overlooks the lovely garden. LR features wooden blinds & the original medallion on the ceiling. For floors throughout. Kitchen features maple cabs, SS Bosch appliances, above stove microwave, and a new D/W. Large priv rear deck overlooking rear yard & patio. Edison bulb lighting & deck furniture included. Renovated 4 piece bath w/ honeycomb tile floor, subway tile wainscotting & shower surround, frameless glass shower door, and soaking tub.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GOLDBERGER JUDITH E
Mailing Address 85 CHILD ST, #3, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $461,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,747
CPA Surcharge 1% ($37)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,784

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $461,300 $461,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 9, 2017 $485,000 58781/287
Aug 14, 1998 $110,000 22787/134

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_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
863 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,000
Final Sale Price: $635,000
Difference: +$36,000 (+6.0%)
Performance Metrics
106.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $694
Sale $/sq ft: $736
This property sold for $736 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.0% 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 20 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$736/sq ft
Area Average
$414/sq ft
Difference
+77.8%

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 1920
Living Area 863 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Features None

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $2,216
Assessed Value $533,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1998
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Ductless
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: None

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

85 Child Street # 2, 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
Neighborhood School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.8 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
Italian Home For Children
0.9 mi
Grades PK-09
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.9 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
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.9 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
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.9 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C
John F Kennedy School
1.1 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Ellis Elementary School
1.2 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.6 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 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
2.0 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
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.6 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
3.7 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
Irving Middle
1.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.1 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
0.1 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
0.6 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.5 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
2.0 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
2.1 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
2.2 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 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
C+
New Mission High School
3.0 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
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Property History

Market Insights

5.7%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 6, 2024
$635,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2024
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: The Shorey Realty Group Office: Real Broker MA, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 16, 2024 New Listing Added $599,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$736

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $2,216 $533,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,216
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$533,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Shorey Realty Group
Listing Office Real Broker MA, LLC
Agent MLS ID TM331899
Office MLS ID AN4866
Listing Data Updated Dec 8, 2024 3:07 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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