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56 Forbes St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$2,950
Est. $215/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,178
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
7
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jun 8, 2026 • MLS# 73531580 Copied!

About this home

BIG 2 BED APARTMENT IN HIP HYDE SQUARE! OPEN HOUSE: SUN 6/14 3-4pm Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/8TX3OG95T20 Almost 1200sqft of living space with goregous floor and bathed in natural light...6 total rooms including large living room with bow front and decorative mantel, dining room with closet,, perfect as office/guest room/study, two large bedrooms with ample closets, and a very large eat in kitchen with all new stainless appliances including stove, built in microwave, dishwasher, disposal, and stackablle WASHER & DRYER. All new cabinets and large enough for a large table for dining. All new bathroom with ceramic tile floor, full tub & shower plus linen closet storage. Large (175sqft) privite deck off the back and storage in the basement. Short walk to Stoneybrook T (Orange Line), and to Hyde Square including Whole Foods Market plus all the other shops and restaurants which is also close to Jamaica Pond plus a quick walk also the Stop & Shop.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,178 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,178 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Flooring - Wood, Second Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
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Basement:
Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Second Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

56 Forbes St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Walkability

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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 | #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
0.1 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.4 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
Hennigan Elementary School
0.4 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
Curley K-8 School
0.4 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
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.6 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.7 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Manville School
0.7 mi
Grades K-12
C
Hale Elementary School
0.8 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.2 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 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
Timilty Middle
1.0 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Meridian Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
1.0 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
1.0 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.2 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+
Boston Latin School
1.2 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
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
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.4 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
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Jun 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 9, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2026
$2,950
Original listing
Agent: Thomas O'Connor Office: Conway - West Roxbury

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 8, 2026 New Listing Added $2,950

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Thomas O'Connor
Listing Office Conway - West Roxbury
Agent MLS ID BB801267
Office MLS ID BB1494
Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2026 12:26 PM 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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