Last Sold Price
2 beds1,601 sqft$597/sqft
5 Martinwood Rd, Boston, MA 02130

Description

Move right into this single-family JP ranch directly abutting the Arnold Arboretum & Urban Wild! It’s positioned on a private road with a tight-knit community feel yet sits just minutes from Forest Hills station for easy T & Commuter Rail access to downtown. A substantial 2020 renovation included the kitchen, bathrooms, new windows, Hardie board siding & many other thoughtful upgrades. Embrace the heated & insulated one-car garage plus a heated driveway, front walkway + steps—no snow shoveling required!...Move right into this single-family JP ranch directly abutting the Arnold Arboretum & Urban Wild! It’s positioned on a private road with a tight-knit community feel yet sits just minutes from Forest Hills station for easy T & Commuter Rail access to downtown. A substantial 2020 renovation included the kitchen, bathrooms, new windows, Hardie board siding & many other thoughtful upgrades. Embrace the heated & insulated one-car garage plus a heated driveway, front walkway + steps—no snow shoveling required! The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the expansive lower level adds a home office, family room, bonus room, and second full bath. Gas heat plus mini-split A/C systems, full insulation, and 200-amp upgraded electrical. Fenced-in backyard encompasses a stone patio overlooking mature trees of the beloved Arboretum. Don’t miss this rare jewel—only minutes to South & Centre St shops/cafes! Private road is plowed and maintained by City.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/01/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christian Iantosca Team • Arborview Realty Inc.

Property Details for 5 Martinwood Road

Status
MLS #
73492148
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$7,254 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1959
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Arborview Realty Inc., Christian Iantosca Team

Sold By Compass, The Biega + Kilgore Team

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Building Information for 5 Martinwood Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,512 SF

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$5,459 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,854

Property Taxes

$605

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Martinwood Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1601.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Home Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Insulated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Insulated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 110.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 99.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 300.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 99.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 88.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Disclosures: Vacant,quick close ideal. Ask about back yard boundary with Arboretum. 10yr roof,21yr boiler,A/C 4yr. W/D 10+ yrs. Kit appliances 5-21yrs. Annual Elec ~$3,000 Gas,~$2,700.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1353862
  • Assessments: $931,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: 0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 5 Martinwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73492148

$955,000
Apr 23, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73492148

Apr 14, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73492148

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73492148

$955,000
04/23/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73492148

04/14/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73492148

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

Public Records for 5 Martinwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$330,200Additions$540,300Total$870,500
Tax Record2025$10,080 ($840 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated2020ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:02825 S:001

Schools near 5 Martinwood Road

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

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

The English High School
Public7 to 12

Manning Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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: 5 Martinwood Road, Boston, MA 02130
$955,000
2
1,601
4,512
$270,000
2
1.5
1,530
5,121
$1,385,000
4
2,304
4,880
$385,000
2
1,250
5,029
$375,000
2
1.5
1,530
11,685
$117,000
3
1
864
4,991

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Listing Courtesy of Arborview Realty Inc., Christian Iantosca Team

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