Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft$581/sqft
985 Centre St, Boston, MA 02130

Description

Oasis in the city alert! This impeccably-kept Colonial at the foot of Moss Hill, near the beloved Arboretum & Jamaica Pond, can be your own w/ a well-tended garden in front & an expansive fenced-in backyard. 1st floor layout offers open dining/kitchen w/ breakfast bar & radiantly heated floors & counters (‘21 reno), arched doorways, fireplaced living room, & bonus space for creative use; a half bath, generous coat closet + kitchen mudroom round out the first floor. Upstairs: three sunny & generous...Oasis in the city alert! This impeccably-kept Colonial at the foot of Moss Hill, near the beloved Arboretum & Jamaica Pond, can be your own w/ a well-tended garden in front & an expansive fenced-in backyard. 1st floor layout offers open dining/kitchen w/ breakfast bar & radiantly heated floors & counters (‘21 reno), arched doorways, fireplaced living room, & bonus space for creative use; a half bath, generous coat closet + kitchen mudroom round out the first floor. Upstairs: three sunny & generous bedrooms, a gorgeous, new tiled bathrm. Primary bedroom has a large closet + access to the attic (unfinished & foam insulated). The finished basement offers an incredible amount of additional space for workout or creative use, including a fully soundproofed room, direct garage entry, more storage & laundry. But that yard! Hugging the backyard, stone patio & hot tub, a tall canopy of trees creates a cloak of privacy. EZ access to Faulkner, VFW Pkwy, Chestnut Hill & Longwood.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/01/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Beth Maguire

    Beth Maguire

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-637-0179

  2. Listed by The Boston Home Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by B. J. Ray • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  4. Listed by Meredith Smith • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 985 Centre Street

Status
MLS #
73038738
Days on Market
35
Taxes
$4,662 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1953
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Beth Maguire; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Boston Home Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, B. J. Ray; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Meredith Smith

Sold By Redfin Corp., Stacey Bryant

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Building Information for 985 Centre Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,800 SF

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$5,116 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,727

Property Taxes

$389

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Property Information for 985 Centre Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Builder
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Moss Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Other
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Chair Rail, Office, Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 153.125
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.583333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 162.444444444
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.333333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 129.375
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.25
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 21.722222222
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.833333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.666666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 33.583333333
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.75
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 126.555555555
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.333333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.166666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 125.611111111
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 11.333333333
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.083333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 243.833333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.166666666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 133.680555555
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Room Office Length: 10.416666666
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.833333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Please see FAQ/Disclosures attached. '21 combi boiler; windows '21,exterior painted '21. One broken window pane in rear bedroom,under warranty,replacement has been ordered. Basement dehumidifier included. Back fence needs TLC. Driveway is 32' from wall to sidewalk.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1352997
  • Assessments: $729,000
  • Book: 42783
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: 1F-9000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 985 Centre Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73038738

$930,000
Oct 25, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73038738

Oct 14, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73038738

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73038738

$930,000
10/25/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73038738

10/14/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73038738

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

Public Records for 985 Centre Street

Taxable ValueLand$366,400Additions$527,300Total$893,700
Tax Record2025$10,349 ($862 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated2020ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:02500 S:002

Schools near 985 Centre Street

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

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

The English High School
Public7 to 12

Boston Teachers Union School
PublicPK to 8

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 Compass, Beth Maguire; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Boston Home Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, B. J. Ray; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Meredith Smith

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