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14 Forestvale Rd, Boston MA 02136
Boston, MA 02136 • Hyde Park
$560,000
Est. $3,645/month
About this home
Handyman Special! Instant Equity to Be Earned! Welcome to the desirable Readville section of Hyde Park, offering an incredible value-add opportunity. This home needs some TLC but has endless potential for the right buyer. The exterior features a quiet street, massive driveway, covered front porch, and expansive backyard. Inside, the main level offers a welcoming living room, nicely sized kitchen, full bathroom, and convenient first-floor bedroom. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms. The lower level includes a large full basement with excellent storage, potential for additional living space, and a second full bathroom. Conveniently located near Meigs Park, Hurley Park, Sprague Pond, Camp Meigs Playground, commuter rail, public transportation, and Routes 138, 1, and I-93. Sold as-is. Seller will make no repairs.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2026
$560,000
Original listing
Agent: Ralph M Harvey III
Office: Ralph Harvey
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $560,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,357 | $635,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,357
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$635,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,374 sq ft
Lot Size
0.21 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Other
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Cape
Roof
None
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
$7,357
Assessed Value
$635,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,374 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,374 sq ft above grade
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LevelFirst
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LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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Interior Features
Flooring:
Other
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level, Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
C-
Roosevelt K-8 School
0.6 mi
|
#316 of 352
|
Score: 29.6
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-28.6 below state avg
364 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
0.7 mi
|
#294 of 346
|
Score: 40.3
Improved 25 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
509 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-12
D
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
1.0 mi
|
#747 of 824
|
Score: 32.7
Improved 8 spots from last year
-25.5 below state avg
938 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Channing Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#770 of 824
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
194 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
B-
Grew Elementary School
1.5 mi
|
#474 of 824
|
Score: 45.4
Improved 250 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
198 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Chittick Elementary School
2.5 mi
|
#790 of 824
|
Score: 29.3
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-28.9 below state avg
248 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
2.7 mi
|
#776 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
148 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Bates Elementary School
2.9 mi
|
#624 of 824
|
Score: 39.5
Dropped 291 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
281 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Kilmer K-8 School
3.1 mi
|
#247 of 352
|
Score: 36.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
401 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
2.1 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
Epiphany School
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.9 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
Nativity Prep School
6.1 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
6.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
7.9 mi
Irving Middle
3.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
5.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C+
New Mission High School
2.0 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.1 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
Roxbury Latin School
3.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
3.5 mi
15 sports
• 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
4.4 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
D
English High School
5.0 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
5.0 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
Meridian Academy
5.5 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
6.0 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
6.7 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
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Neighborhood
Hyde Park
14 Forestvale Rd, Boston MA 02136
Boston, MA 02136
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Ralph M Harvey III
Listing Office
Ralph Harvey
Office Phone
855-456-4945
Agent MLS ID
CN245803
Office MLS ID
AN6927
Listing Data Updated
Jul 27, 2026 8:36 PM EDT
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