577-579 American Legion Highway, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills

$549,900

Est. $3,402/month

0.09

Acres

164

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$50,000 Listed Sep 11, 2025 • MLS# 73429396 Copied!

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About this home

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 2025. 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

Listing Type

Land

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land

Lot Size 0.09 acres

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 None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,057

Assessed Value $497,300

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Lot Features: Cleared

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Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain's Forest Hills

577-579 American Legion Highway, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

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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

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

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

Sacred Heart Elementary School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-08

Sarah Roberts Elementary School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-06

A

Brooke Charter School Mattapan

1.0 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

Shaw Elementary School

1.2 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8

Improved 54 spots from last year

-28.4 below state avg

528 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades PK-06

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

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Mother Caroline Academy

1.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

2.0 mi

Epiphany School

2.2 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

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

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

Middle School Academy

4.4 mi

Irving Middle

0.9 mi

Frederick Pilot Middle

2.3 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

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

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

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

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

3.0 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

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Listed for Sale

Sep 11, 2025

$549,900

Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/11/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$549,900	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Sep 11, 2025	New Listing Added	$549,900	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

164 days

Price per Sq Ft

$—

Total Price Drop

-$50,000

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.