Last Sold Price
5 beds2,901 sqft$345/sqft
57 Peter Parley Rd, Boston, MA 02130

Description

A rare gem! This elegant late Victorian home was built with the quality and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Set on beloved Peter Parley Rd. in the Parkside neighborhood, just a half mile from Green St. T and Centre St. shops & restaurants. Features rich woodwork, oak floors, wainscoting, built-in china cabinet, leaded glass, original diamond-patterned windows, lovely wedding staircase, 5 window seats, and two fireplaces. The kitchen has 3 pantries & vintage patchwork linoleum floor. 1st floor offers...A rare gem! This elegant late Victorian home was built with the quality and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Set on beloved Peter Parley Rd. in the Parkside neighborhood, just a half mile from Green St. T and Centre St. shops & restaurants. Features rich woodwork, oak floors, wainscoting, built-in china cabinet, leaded glass, original diamond-patterned windows, lovely wedding staircase, 5 window seats, and two fireplaces. The kitchen has 3 pantries & vintage patchwork linoleum floor. 1st floor offers multiple sitting areas with great flow for entertaining. 2nd fl. has 4 large bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath. The 3rd floor has a 5th bedroom, 2 large closets and raw attic space for expansion. Updated systems. Insulated. New roof and fresh exterior/ interior paint. Plenty of room to add additional baths. The home has a cozy screen porch off the dining room, a professionally landscaped front and side yard, and a large deck, nestled beside an outcropping of puddingstone.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Maureen McElroy • Jamaica Hill Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 57 Peter Parley Road

Status
MLS #
72172660
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$3,585 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1901
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
0

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$751,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Jamaica Hill Realty, Inc., Maureen McElroy

Sold By Realtime Real Estate, Inc., Howard Taub

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Building Information for 57 Peter Parley Road

Stories-Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,420 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,382 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$299

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 57 Peter Parley Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Private School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2901.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 234.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 234.0
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: French drain in basement. Taxes reflect residential exemption. Without $6,018.30.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1351235
  • Assessments: $568,300
  • Book: 56341
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: 101
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 57 Peter Parley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604917226

$1,000,000

+8.0% / yr

Aug 31, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72172660

$1,000,000
Jun 18, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72172660

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604917226

$1,000,000

+8.0% / yr

08/31/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72172660

$1,000,000
06/18/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72172660

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

Public Records for 57 Peter Parley Road

Taxable ValueLand$398,400Additions$758,200Total$1,156,600
Tax Record2025$13,393 ($1,116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated2023ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:11 P:02465 S:000

Schools near 57 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 57 Peter Parley Road, Boston, MA 02130
$1,000,000
5
2,901
5,420
$615,500
6
3,000
5,787
$1,100,000
3
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6,235
$740,000
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$1,319,000
4
2,604
5,281
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9.5
15,506
15,506

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Listing Courtesy of Jamaica Hill Realty, Inc., Maureen McElroy

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