Last Sold Price
6 beds3,901 sqft$190/sqft
56 Peter Parley Rd, Boston, MA 02130

Description

Overlooking a "Late Victorian" neighborhood, this home presents southwest views from the porch. Inside there is 3900 sf of "old fashioned" tastefully maintained living space. Featured is natural woodwork throughout, including 2 room size foyers and 2 flights of open stairways, 3 fireplaces, built in window seats & cabinets, and 5 or 6 bedrooms, depending upon how you use the "au pair" area. A half block walk away is Franklin Park with its nature trails, tennis, golf, zoo, and concerts.Overlooking a "Late Victorian" neighborhood, this home presents southwest views from the porch. Inside there is 3900 sf of "old fashioned" tastefully maintained living space. Featured is natural woodwork throughout, including 2 room size foyers and 2 flights of open stairways, 3 fireplaces, built in window seats & cabinets, and 5 or 6 bedrooms, depending upon how you use the "au pair" area. A half block walk away is Franklin Park with its nature trails, tennis, golf, zoo, and concerts.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ronald Hafer • Parkside Real Estate

Property Details for 56 Peter Parley Road

Status
MLS #
70130934
Days on Market
58
Taxes
$3,170 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1897
Town
Boston
Area
MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$875,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Boston, MA

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Building Information for 56 Peter Parley Road

Stories-Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,442 SF

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$4,025 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,761

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 56 Peter Parley Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3901.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain,Parkside
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Kitchen, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Additional Land Avail.
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Partial
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 266.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 392.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Electrical System has many updates,also some knob & tube
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1350845
  • Assessments: $409,400
  • Book: 12964
  • Tax Year: 5
  • Zoning: 1F5000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1585.0
  • Frontage: 74.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 56 Peter Parley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156816412

$740,000
Apr 15, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70130934

$740,000
Mar 5, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70130934

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156816412

$740,000
04/15/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70130934

$740,000
03/05/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70130934

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

Public Records for 56 Peter Parley Road

Taxable ValueLand$570,800Additions$1,009,100Total$1,579,900
Tax Record2025$18,295 ($1,525 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,816 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,442 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898Year Renovated1898ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:11 P:02440 S:000

Schools near 56 Peter Parley Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Hernandez K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Community Academy
Public9 to 12

Egleston Community High School
Public9 to 12

Mendell 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.

Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain
A prideful neighborhood rich with art, culture, and natural beauty. Rich in culture and diversity, Jamaica Plain prides itself on its mix of residents and sense of community.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 Peter Parley Road, Boston, MA 02130
$740,000
6
3,901
5,442
$1,319,000
4
2,604
5,281
7
1
4,406
6,144
$440,000
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1
1,498
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2,173
5,200
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5,420

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