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20 Porter St # 3, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$520,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
668
Sq Ft
$778
Price/Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 12, 2024 • MLS# 73289206 Copied! • Updated Nov 5, 2024

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $475,000
Final Sale Price: $520,000
Difference: +$45,000 (+9.5%)
Performance Metrics
109.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $711
Sale $/sq ft: $778
This property sold for $778 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 31 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$778/sq ft
Area Average
$480/sq ft
Difference
+61.9%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Experience vibrant city living in this beautifully updated penthouse condo ideally situated in Jamaica Plain’s desirable Brewery District. This diverse, welcoming community offers the perfect blend of art, culture, convenience and green space. The impressive living space welcomes you with a soaring cathedral ceiling, skylights and beautiful wide plank floors. The open concept living room and kitchen feature a striking spiral staircase leading to a bonus loft space, perfect for guests or storage. The stylish kitchen has modern cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops. The generously sized bedroom, bathed in natural light, provides ample closet space, in-unit laundry and an en-suite bath with a tiled tub/shower. Step out to your exclusive-use deck for serene treetop views, a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or relax after a long day. Enjoy an easy commute with the Orange Line’s Stony Brook T stop and the bike path to Boston at the end of the street!

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Property History

Market Insights

8.7%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 5, 2024
$520,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2024
$475,000
Original listing
Agent: Corinne Schippert Office: MA Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,674 $428,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,674
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$308
Monthly
Assessed Value
$428,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 668 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
Cooling Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range, Other
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features Loft

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Composite
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,674
Assessed Value $428,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $308 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures First Accepted Offer Waived Inspection But Got Cold Feet So We Are Back On Market! Unit 3 Has A 34.9% Interest In The Common Areas. Hoa Has $16, 247 Total In Reserves And Operations Account. Basement Has Very Minor Seepage Only During Severe Storms. Unit 3s Exclusive Use Area Of The Basement Is Dry
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures includes 105 sq feet in loft space. Loft is 52 at its highest point.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
668 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
3

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
8.75 x 6.333333333
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Dining Room
Open Floorplan
Kitchen
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Balcony - Exterior, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Room
22.333333333 x 13.833333333
Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
Master Bedroom
13 x 12.5
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range, Other
Interior Features: Loft
Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Effective Year (Renovated): 2018
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite
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-
Mendell Elementary School
0.1 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-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.3 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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
0.5 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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.5 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.6 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
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.8 mi | #811 of 824 | Score: 26.0
Improved 2 spots from last year
-32.2 below state avg
472 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.8 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.9 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
0.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.9 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
1.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.5 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
Epiphany School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.4 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
1.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Meridian Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
0.7 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
0.8 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+
Boston Latin Academy
1.0 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 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
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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 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
Cathedral High School
2.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.5 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
Newman School
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
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Jamaica Plain

20 Porter St # 3, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Corinne Schippert
Listing Office MA Properties
Office Phone 844-962-7767
Agent MLS ID CN224928
Office MLS ID AN6342
Listing Data Updated Nov 5, 2024 1:10 PM EST
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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