Last Sold Price
3 beds1,627 sqft$427/sqft
12 Herbertson Rd, Boston, MA 02130

Description

Rare opportunity in the Woodbourne neighborhood of JP! 3+ bed, 1 bath single family on a tree-lined side street boasts 1,600+ sq ft of living space on an expansive corner lot. Natural light fills this bright and airy home. First floor offers a spacious kitchen with dining nook and walk-in pantry. Formal dining room with built-in hutch opens to a generous living room and sunroom. Upstairs is a full bath, 3 bedrooms, and bonus room that could be used as a bedroom/office. Basement and walk up attic...Rare opportunity in the Woodbourne neighborhood of JP! 3+ bed, 1 bath single family on a tree-lined side street boasts 1,600+ sq ft of living space on an expansive corner lot. Natural light fills this bright and airy home. First floor offers a spacious kitchen with dining nook and walk-in pantry. Formal dining room with built-in hutch opens to a generous living room and sunroom. Upstairs is a full bath, 3 bedrooms, and bonus room that could be used as a bedroom/office. Basement and walk up attic offer plenty of storage with the potential to expand. Parking includes a garage parking spot and extended driveway. Minutes to the Forest Hills T stop, with access to the MBTA/Commuter Rail, this home provides the best of both worlds being nestled in a quaint neighborhood, yet with the city at your fingertips. Forest Hills bustles with shops/restaurants and the Arboretum and Franklin Park are in close proximity which provide for boundless green space.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12 Herbertson Road

Status
MLS #
72852774
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$6,067 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1915
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Dutch Colonial
Style
Dutch Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

[Boston, MA]

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Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Nicole Donohoe

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Building Information for 12 Herbertson Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,100 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,038 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,533

Property Taxes

$506

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Herbertson Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1627.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1354306
  • Assessments: $564,000
  • Book: 999
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 12 Herbertson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72852774

$695,000
Jun 19, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72852774

Jun 19, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72852774

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72852774

$695,000
06/19/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72852774

06/19/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72852774

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Herbertson Road

Taxable ValueLand$259,300Additions$481,900Total$741,200
Tax Record2025$8,583 ($715 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,627 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,627 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated2009ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:04912 S:000

Schools near 12 Herbertson Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Boston Teachers Union School
PublicPK to 8

The English High School
Public7 to 12

Philbrick Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Haley Pilot School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Herbertson Road, Boston, MA 02130
$695,000
3
1,627
5,100
$1,320,000
7
3,479
4,050
$1,100,000
5
2,456
3,750
$616,000
2
2,396
5,456
$330,000
3
1,561
5,663
$750,000
5
2,928
4,050

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