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579 American Legion Highway, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills
$3,100,000
Est. $16,297/month
8
Beds
8
Baths
7,312
Sq Ft
$424
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
2026
Year Built
5-9 Family
Type
113
Days on Market
Active Listed Oct 31, 2025 • MLS# 73450008 Copied!

About this home

Multi-family to be built in 2026 by seller for advertised price including land and all hard costs of construction. All income and expense information is estimated for marketing purposes only. Purchaser to do their own due diligence.This approved parcel comes with fully designed and approved plans for a 9-unit development, featuring 8 sleek studio apartments above a prime commercial space. With a permit delivered at closing, the project will be shovel-ready and set for construction to begin in 2026. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to bring a high-demand development to market! Proposal in hand from local contractor who is prepared to build the project should buyers be interested.

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Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2026
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
8
Living Area
7,312 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
5
Levels
5

Facts & Features

New Construction

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 2026
Living Area 7,312 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 8
Total Rooms 19

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,057
Assessed Value $497,300

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
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Basement:
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Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2026
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills

579 American Legion Highway, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

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
C-
Haley Pilot School
< 0.1 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
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.7 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-
Mattahunt Elementary School
0.8 mi | #709 of 824 | Score: 34.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
581 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
0.8 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-34.1 below state avg
489 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.9 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
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
Berea SDA Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.2 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-30.3 below state avg
601 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.2 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8
Improved 31 spots from last year
-24.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.1 mi
Epiphany School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.5 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
C
Ohrenberger School
2.7 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.7 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
4.5 mi
Irving Middle
0.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
1.4 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
1.5 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
1.7 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
1.7 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.7 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
Meridian Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
Roxbury Latin School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
2.9 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 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
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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 31, 2025
$3,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Adam Burns Office: Burns Realty & Investments LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 31, 2025 New Listing Added $3,100,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
113 days
Price per Sq Ft
$424

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,057 $497,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,057
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$497,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Adam Burns
Listing Office Burns Realty & Investments LLC
Agent MLS ID CN200504
Office MLS ID AN2838
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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