26 Tower St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills
$1,945,000
Est. $11,618/month
8
Beds
4
Baths
4,562
Sq Ft
$426
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1905
Year Built
57
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$205,000 Open House Listed Nov 12, 2025 • MLS# 73453874 Copied!

About this home

NEW PRICE! INVESTORS/END-USERS! UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to own a TRIPLE DECKER w/ATTACHED AND VERSATILE ANNEX situated on Two Sizable Lots! Well-maintained and spacious, these units have a variety of features including Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Beautiful Woodwork, Pantries, Built-In Hutches, Stained Glass, French Doors, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Lighting & Rear Decks. There are 3 NEW, HIGH EFFICIENCY HEAT UNITS. The Basement has plenty of storage and Common Laundry. Also included are separate utilities & 3 off-street parking.The MODERN Two-Level ANNEX has great flexibility as an Art Studio, Meeting Room, Office, Gym, Rec Room or Bonus Room for guests, nannies, or family. It's is equipped with a Kitchenette, Full Bath, Cathedral Ceiling, Mini-Split Air Conditioner, Storage and an additional room. Terrific location with close proximity to: the MBTA; Forest Hills T, Commuter Rail/Bus Terminal, Arnold Arboretum, Southwest Corridor & Many Favorite Restaurants! Don't Miss this one!

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,562 sq ft
Total Rooms
26
Stories
5
Levels
5

Open House Schedule

10
Jan
Saturday, January 10
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1905
Living Area 4,562 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 26

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Washer, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Walk-in Closet(s), Pantry, Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Studio, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo, Office/den

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Balcony/deck, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,995
Assessed Value $1,640,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave
Interior Features: Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Studio, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
Windows: Stained Glass Window(s), Skylight(s)
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Other
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills

26 Tower St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
🎓 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
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.4 mi | #251 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Italian Home For Children
0.8 mi
Grades PK-09
C-
Haley Pilot School
0.9 mi | #739 of 824 | Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.1 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
British International School of Boston
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.2 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
1.3 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
Curley K-8 School
1.3 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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 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
2.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
1.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
0.5 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
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.5 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
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.1 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.5 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
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.5 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 College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.5 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 Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.6 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jan 7, 2026
$1,945,000 $105,000 (-5.12%)
From $2,050,000 to $1,945,000 (-5.1%)
Price Reduced
Dec 3, 2025
$2,050,000 $100,000 (-4.65%)
From $2,150,000 to $2,050,000 (-4.7%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$2,050,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Hakim Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
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Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$2,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Hakim Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 7, 2026 Price Changed $1,945,000 -$105,000
Dec 3, 2025 Price Changed $2,050,000 -$100,000
Nov 12, 2025 New Listing Added $2,050,000
Nov 12, 2025 New Listing Added $2,150,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
57 days
Price per Sq Ft
$426
Total Price Drop
-$205,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $18,995 $1,640,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,995
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,640,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Hakim
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Agent MLS ID BB800205
Office MLS ID AN6227
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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