NOT LISTED FOR SALE

297 Forest Hills St Unit 2 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $525,000 - $624,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
991 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 15, 2023

Last sale price $549,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,850/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of August 2023

Have you dreamed of having an abundance of vibrant and beautiful green space just outside your front door? If so, you'll fall in love with this sunny and spacious 2 bedroom condo located just across from Franklin Park! This lovely Jamaica Plain condo will have you feeling right at home and in your own oasis with gorgeous park views from your living room and front porch. The charming condo not only offers an incredible location - but also includes hardwood floors, lots of natural light, a dedicated dining area, two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closet off the main bedroom, two private covered decks, off-street parking, common area laundry, and tons of additional storage in the basement. This is a commuter's dream conveniently located just 0.5 miles from Forest Hills T station and Southwest Corridor Park, and you'll never run out of things to do with easy access to sprawling green spaces & endless trails at Franklin Park and The Arboretum.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Muncey Group

Compass Listed on: 05/17/2023

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Co-Listed By

Morgan Johnson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Grubert

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 991 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Lottery Elementary And Middle School
  • Lottery High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 110 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 004 / 02720
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1102720004,4276261

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,426

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 991
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 553.99
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 553.99
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • 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
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1102720004,4276261
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 114
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2426.3
  • Tax Block: 02720
  • Tax Book Number: 58863
  • Tax Lot: 004
  • Tax Map Number: 11

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Lottery
  • Elementary School: Lottery
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2002
Sold by
Forest Hills St Nt 297 and Salado
Bought by
Meisenheimer Katherine
Current Estimated Value
$583,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Outstanding Balance
$88,737
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$494,849
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
Meisenheimer Katherine $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meisenheimer Katherine $213,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2023 08/15/23 Sold $549,000 0.0% $554 / Sq Ft
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2023 06/14/23 Price Changed $549,000 -3.5% $554 / Sq Ft
06/07/2023 06/07/23 For Sale $569,000 0.0% $574 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $569,000 0.0% $574 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $569,000 -- $574 / 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 $5,925 $511,700 $0 $511,700
2024 $6,257 $574,000 $0 $574,000
2023 $5,869 $546,500 $0 $546,500
2022 $5,610 $515,600 $0 $515,600
2021 $5,239 $491,000 $0 $491,000
2020 $4,514 $427,500 $0 $427,500
2019 $4,332 $411,000 $0 $411,000
2018 $4,182 $399,000 $0 $399,000
2017 $3,987 $376,500 $0 $376,500
2016 $3,871 $351,900 $0 $351,900
2015 $4,199 $346,700 $0 $346,700
2014 $4,112 $326,900 $0 $326,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • The Muncey Group

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    The Muncey Group

    Compass

    (617) 905-6445

    192 in this area

    433 Total Sales

    The Muncey Group
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  • Morgan Johnson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Morgan Johnson

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (857) 315-6559

    9 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Morgan Johnson
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  • Ellen Grubert

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Ellen Grubert

    Compass

    (617) 256-8455

    97 in this area

    269 Total Sales

    Ellen Grubert
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73112850

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: JAMA-000000-000011-002720-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02130 Jamaica Plain

297 Forest Hills St Unit 2, Boston, MA

This home is located at 297 Forest Hills St Unit 2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 since 17 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $583,586, approximately $588 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 297 Forest Hills St Unit 2 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Neighborhood School and The Croft School - Jamaica Plain.

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