NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,664,000 - $1,762,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,383 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,565,000 $463 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,383/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of September 2022

Welcome to 5 Driftwood Rd, a stunning expanded Cape home, in the sought-after Moss Hill neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. A gorgeous remodel in 2014 reinvented w/ exquisite features and finishes like Bosch Energy Star appliances, custom cabinetry, and solid surface countertops - every detail was masterfully executed. Offering over 3,000 square feet of living space, with 5 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms, this home is perfectly placed on a large parcel with mature trees and plantings surrounding an entertainer's dream backyard. Just in time for summer enjoy your heated in-ground pool & spa, w/ a lovely patio space to dine on. There’s also 2 zone heating/ac, hardwood flrs thru-out, 2nd fl skylight, semi-finished lower level, 3 season sunroom, and a direct entry 2-car garage. Add’l energy efficient features incl, newer solar panels, hot water heater, and updated electrical & plumbing. Close to Jamaica Pond, Larz Anderson Park, downtown Boston, and Longwood area hospitals. Come see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Grubert

Compass Listed on: 07/20/2022

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Co-Listed By

Janis Lippman

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Last Buyer's Agent

Yoni Haiminis

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,513 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,383 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:19 P:02349 S:044,1352908

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Moss Hill Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,697

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Moss Hill
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Sun Room, Great Room, Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 3383
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden, Outdoor Shower
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:19 P:02349 S:044,1352908
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7513
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8696.8

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2023
Sold by
Pham Julien
Bought by
Jlp Legacy T
Current Estimated Value
$1,717,878

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2017
Closed on
Aug 21, 2017
Sold by
Zimmerman Roger S and Liebschutz Jane M
Bought by
Greer Eric L and Pollina Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Barrie Wheeler
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Francis Hoy
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
7.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$424,100
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Marilyn Paget T
Bought by
Zimmerman Roger S and Liebschutz Jane M
Seller's Agent
Christian Iantosca Team
Arborview Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
4 Buyers RE Team
4 Buyers Real Estate
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$829,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%
Original Mortgage
$663,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2007
Sold by
Paget Marilyn and Paget Paul G
Bought by
Marilyn Paget T
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jlp Legacy T -- None Available
Greer Eric L $1,175,000 --
Zimmerman Roger S $829,000 --
Marilyn Paget T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Greer Eric L $424,100
Previous Owner Zimmerman Roger S $663,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Sold $1,565,000 -5.2% $463 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $1,650,000 +40.4% $488 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Sold $1,175,000 +7.3% $428 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2017 06/15/17 For Sale $1,095,000 +32.1% $399 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Sold $829,000 0.0% $359 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2014 05/01/14 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2014 04/16/14 Off Market $829,000 -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $839,000 -- $363 / 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 $16,493 $1,424,300 $400,700 $1,023,600
2024 $13,933 $1,278,300 $416,700 $861,600
2023 $12,830 $1,194,600 $389,400 $805,200
2022 $11,927 $1,096,200 $357,300 $738,900
2021 $11,035 $1,034,200 $337,100 $697,100
2020 $10,916 $1,033,700 $322,100 $711,600
2019 $10,573 $1,003,100 $289,100 $714,000
2018 $9,605 $916,500 $289,100 $627,400
2017 $9,706 $916,500 $289,100 $627,400
2016 $9,001 $818,300 $289,100 $529,200
2015 $8,659 $715,000 $287,100 $427,900
2014 $8,313 $660,800 $287,100 $373,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73014702

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: JAMA-000000-000019-002349-000044