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Last Sold Price
6 beds2,928 sqft$188/sqft
30 R Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
Multi FamilyProperty Type
2,562 sq ftLot Size
1905Year Built
$188/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is a great "buy & hold" property with two units lead abated. All updated systems including heat, electric, kitchens, baths, roof and windows. Enclosed grassy side yard provides garden/play space. Located abutting future "high end" development of the Wyman street school lot. 1st flr unit has addt'l heated basement room. Immaculate basement shows owner's care & attention. Lot is behind #32 Forbes w/ easement to house.This is a great "buy & hold" property with two units lead abated. All updated systems including heat, electric, kitchens, baths, roof and windows. Enclosed grassy side yard provides garden/play space. Located abutting future "high end" development of the Wyman street school lot. 1st flr unit has addt'l heated basement room. Immaculate basement shows owner's care & attention. Lot is behind #32 Forbes w/ easement to house.
  • Listed by: Roberta Stone • McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/02/2004 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70049925

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,148,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate, Roberta Stone
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Property Information for 30 R Forbes Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,867 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 3 Family
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Jamaica Plain
  • Area: MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
Building Information
  • Stories: 6
  • Residences: 3
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,562 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2928.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Units 1 & 3 are Lead Abated w/ Documentation
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: 1349682
  • Assessments: $381,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Levels: 6
  • Heat Units: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $35,700.00
  • GRE: $0
  • NOI: $35,700.00
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: N
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $2,975.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 3
  • Selling Broker Comp: 3

Property History for 30 R Forbes Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143727583

$549,000
Aug 2, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70049925

$549,000
Jun 16, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70049925

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143727583

$549,000
08/02/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70049925

$549,000
06/16/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70049925

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

Public Records for 30 R Forbes Street

Taxable ValueLand$434,200Additions$823,200Total$1,257,400
Tax Record2025$14,561 ($1,213 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,186 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,186 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,562 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningR3CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:10 P:02537 S:001

Schools near 30 R Forbes Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
John F Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

James W. Hennigan School
PublicK to 8

Egleston Community High School
Public9 to 12

Elc - West Zone
PublicPK to 1

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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Listing Courtesy of McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate, Roberta Stone

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