20 Forbes Street # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$282,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,296
Sq Ft
$218
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
Condominium
Type
52
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jul 16, 2009 • MLS# 70948223 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $289,000
Final Sale Price: $282,000
Difference: $7,000 (-2.4%)
Performance Metrics
97.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $223
Sale $/sq ft: $218
This property sold for $218 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 52 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 36 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$218/sq ft
Area Median
$564/sq ft
Difference
61.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Hip Hyde Square spacious 3bdrm condominium, refinished floors, new kitchen, high ceilings and in-unit laundry. Have your morning coffee on your private deck. Bow windows along with the original decorative mantel feels like home. Large eat in Kitchen has granite counters, maple cabinets. Directly across from the beautiful Forbes St community gardens. Private storage in basement.. Close to shops and restaraunts..

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

98.9%
Price Range
54
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72986038
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Previously Sold
Sep 1, 2022
$3,200
MLS #72986038
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Sold
Sep 15, 2009
$282,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 54
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Listed for Sale
Jul 16, 2009
$289,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen Mccormack Office: McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $6,669 $627,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,669
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$165
Per month
Assessed Value
$627,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,296 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features None
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,669
Assessed Value $627,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $165
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures New Conversion, Currently Taxed As A Three Family
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Appraiser
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 54 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,296 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Effective Year (Renovated): 2009
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
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
C
John F Kennedy School
< 0.1 mi | #637 of 825 | Score: 38.9
Dropped 62 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.1 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.3 mi | #814 of 825 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
361 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.4 mi | #268 of 352 | Score: 34.8
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
955 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.5 mi | #680 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Manville School
0.6 mi
Grades K-12
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.7 mi | #691 of 825 | Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.8 mi | #818 of 825 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.7 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.0 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Meridian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.1 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.1 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.3 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.3 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

20 Forbes Street # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Karen Mccormack
Listing Office McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate
Office Phone 617-522-7355
Agent MLS ID BB300304
Office MLS ID NB2434
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:30 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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