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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,050,000 on Sep 10, 2021

51 FORBES ST

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
7
Beds
2
Baths
3,985 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,056 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,050,000 · Sep 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,871 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,025,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$252,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$772,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Curley K-8 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Greater Egleston Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02130These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,234
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

51 Forbes St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Older than 91% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130

How it measures up in Jamaica Plain 02130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jamaica Plain 02130.

Living area3,985 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size3,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,091 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 51 Forbes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica Plain 02130Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,985 ft²95% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,056 ft²60% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than18959% of homes13% of homes

About 51 Forbes St

When did 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sell?

51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sold on Sep 10, 2021 for $1,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA has 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,985 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA built?

51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Curley K-8 School (middle), rated C-; Greater Egleston Community High School (high). All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA compare to other homes in Jamaica Plain 02130?

Among the 9,401 homes in Jamaica Plain 02130, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,985 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (3,056 ft² against a typical 2,091 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1895 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA was $11,871. The county assessed it at $1,025,100.

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