3 Hillside Ave, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$418,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,654
Sq Ft
$253
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1900
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
63
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed May 13, 2008 • MLS# 70761072 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $429,000
Final Sale Price: $418,000
Difference: $11,000 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
63
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $259
Sale $/sq ft: $253
This property sold for $253 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 63 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$253/sq ft
Area Median
$609/sq ft
Difference
58.5%

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

About this home

Rare opportunity to own this storybook house in the heart of Forest Hills neighborhood. Lovingly maintained, this turn-of-the-century colonial offers 7 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths with original architectural details –natural woodwork, built-in china cabinet, and gracious staircase. Additional features include an updated kitchen, office, 2-car garage, porch & lovely gardens. Walk to parks, shops & T.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

98.9%
Price Range
65
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73535742
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Currently Listed
Jun 14, 2026
$4,700
MLS #73535742 - Active
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Sold
Aug 15, 2008
$418,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 65
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Listed for Sale
May 14, 2008
$429,000
Original listing
Agent: Ellen Grubert Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $4,658 $424,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,658
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$424,600

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,654 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry First Floor
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
Total Spaces 2
Electric 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,658
Assessed Value $424,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Shared Drive. Interior Photos Are From Owner;see Agent
Exclusions Tenants Belongings
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 65 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,654 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
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
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.3 mi | #262 of 352 | Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Haley Pilot School
0.8 mi | #745 of 825 | Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
0.8 mi
Grades PK-09
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
1.1 mi | #40 of 346 | Score: 68.8
Improved 84 spots from last year
+10.6 above state avg
2,230 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
Neighborhood School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.2 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.4 mi | #691 of 825 | Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
1.4 mi | #348 of 352 | Score: 23.8
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-34.4 below state avg
422 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.2 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.1 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
Middle School Academy
4.1 mi
Irving Middle
1.1 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
0.6 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.7 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
Meridian Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.0 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+
TechBoston Academy
2.1 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.4 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 98 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 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
2.5 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.6 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.6 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
Roxbury Latin School
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

3 Hillside Ave, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ellen Grubert
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain
Office Phone 617-522-4600
Agent MLS ID BB800900
Office MLS ID BB9348
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:35 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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