Last Sold Price
2 beds1,735 sqft$478/sqft
71 May St, Boston, MA 02130

Description

In a storybook setting of towering trees and enchanting gardens, this beautiful residence is nestled at the base of Moss Hill. On nearly 1/3 acre, the gardens and interiors of this special home were recently published in Design New England. The main level features hardwood floors throughout. The front-to-back living room has beautiful views of the front/rear gardens, as well as a wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and crown molding. The dining room, which opens to the kitchen, has custom...In a storybook setting of towering trees and enchanting gardens, this beautiful residence is nestled at the base of Moss Hill. On nearly 1/3 acre, the gardens and interiors of this special home were recently published in Design New England. The main level features hardwood floors throughout. The front-to-back living room has beautiful views of the front/rear gardens, as well as a wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and crown molding. The dining room, which opens to the kitchen, has custom china cabinets, and views of the front garden patio. The sunroom, renovated for year-round enjoyment, has outdoor access and fantastic views of the bucolic back garden. An updated powder room completes this floor. On the second level are two bedrooms, each with architectural detail and built-in cabinetry, and another updated bathroom. The lower level is tastefully finished with a family room/bedroom and fireplace, an adjacent office, and storage area. There is also a quaint detached garage.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/18/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 71 May Street

Status
MLS #
71900876
Days on Market
72
Taxes
$6,521 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1950
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Lynette Glover

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Lynette Glover

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Building Information for 71 May Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,748 SF

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$4,762 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,219

Property Taxes

$543

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 71 May Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1735.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 170.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 209.0
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 99.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 0.0
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 0.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:19 P:02426 S:001,1352590
  • Assessments: $538,500
  • Book: 42637
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 71 May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563011187

$830,000

+6.8% / yr

Dec 18, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71900876

$830,000
Oct 26, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71900876

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563011187

$830,000

+6.8% / yr

12/18/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71900876

$830,000
10/26/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71900876

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

Public Records for 71 May Street

Taxable ValueLand$575,500Additions$513,800Total$1,089,300
Tax Record2025$12,614 ($1,051 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,748 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated2021ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:02426 S:001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 71 May Street

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

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

Curley K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

The English High School
Public7 to 12

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: 71 May Street, Boston, MA 02130
$830,000
2
1,735
13,748
$709,000
3
1,715
22,755
$510,000
4
2,212
13,100
$1,220,000
6
4,600
19,971
$1,250,000
6
3,470
15,114
$2,100,000
4
4,886
17,723

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Lynette Glover

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