NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Forest Hills St Unit 2 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $628,000 - $664,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 08, 2023

Last sale price $575,000 $562 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,012/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to William F. Flaherty Playground

About This Home

As of September 2023

Experience JP's Parkside neighborhood. Perched high up in the trees and located on a corner lot, this home offers an open airy feel with lots of natural sunlight. There is an open yet defined floor plan that is great for entertaining and a fabulous eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, and granite counters. Loads of character throughout include built-ins, wood floors, and beautiful woodwork throughout. Additional features include a large laundry room, ample storage, front and rear porches, a common patio, and generous basement storage. This condo is in a great location; short distance to Green Street and Stony Brook T Stations, SW corridor park, Franklin Park Zoo, and many great restaurants and shops. Additionally, there is a rare garage parking space plus additional parking space. Pet-friendly association.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Kostopoulos

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 07/20/2023

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

The Muncey Group

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,048

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:11 P:02426 S:004,4578939

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Storm Doors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,048

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 81
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 45
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 208
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Area: 169
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 195
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1024
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 561.52
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 561.52
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 268
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:11 P:02426 S:004,4578939
  • Zoning: 3F-4000
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1024
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 261
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6048
  • Tax Book Number: 52868

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2007
Sold by
Sickorez Glen
Bought by
Cohen Adam A and Cohen Lacey F
Current Estimated Value
$650,980

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Forest Hills St Condo and Forest Hills St Llc 20
Bought by
Sickorez Glen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,920
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cohen Adam A $332,500 --
Cohen Adam A $332,500 --
Sickorez Glen $324,900 --
Sickorez Glen $324,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sickorez Glen $289,600
Closed Sickorez Glen $288,000
Closed Cohen Adam A $266,000
Previous Owner Sickorez Glen $259,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $575,000 0.0% $562 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Price Changed $575,000 -4.0% $562 / Sq Ft
07/20/2023 07/20/23 For Sale $599,000 +66.1% $585 / Sq Ft
04/16/2014 04/16/14 Sold $360,600 0.0% $352 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/08/2014 03/08/14 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Off Market $360,600 -- --
02/19/2014 02/19/14 For Sale $355,000 -- $347 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,852 $591,700 $0 $591,700
2024 $6,446 $591,400 $0 $591,400
2023 $6,048 $563,100 $0 $563,100
2022 $5,779 $531,200 $0 $531,200
2021 $5,398 $505,900 $0 $505,900
2020 $4,991 $472,600 $0 $472,600
2019 $4,788 $454,300 $0 $454,300
2018 $4,623 $441,100 $0 $441,100
2017 $4,408 $416,200 $0 $416,200
2016 $4,279 $389,000 $0 $389,000
2015 $4,253 $351,200 $0 $351,200
2014 $4,166 $331,200 $0 $331,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Kostopoulos

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Chris Kostopoulos

    Keller Williams Realty

    (617) 751-4111

    47 in this area

    340 Total Sales

    Chris Kostopoulos
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  • The Muncey Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    The Muncey Group

    Compass

    (617) 905-6445

    194 in this area

    435 Total Sales

    The Muncey Group
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  • Ken Sazama

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ken Sazama

    Real Broker MA, LLC

    (617) 308-3678

    20 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Ken Sazama
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73138514

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: JAMA-000000-000011-002426-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02130 Jamaica Plain

20 Forest Hills St Unit 2, Boston, MA

This home is located at 20 Forest Hills St Unit 2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 since 20 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $650,980, approximately $635 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 20 Forest Hills St Unit 2 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Neighborhood School and Meridian Academy.

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