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$803,112$675 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

56 FORBES ST APT 1

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Building report
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,189 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.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$803K
$759K low$847K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,134 (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.$616,100 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$616,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$585,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2021
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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

56 Forbes St Apt 1 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.

What homes are worth in Jamaica Plain 02130

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$384K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 51% 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.

Estimated value$803,112
CheaperTypical $795,473Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$675
CheaperTypical $652Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 56 Forbes St Apt 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica Plain 02130Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$803,11251% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67560% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,189 ft²38% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than190540% of homes37% of homes

About 56 Forbes St Apt 1

How much is 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA is $803,112 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $758,802 to $847,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA?

56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,189 square feet of living space.

When was 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA built?

56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA?

56 Forbes St Apt 1, 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 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA compare to other homes in Jamaica Plain 02130?

Among the 9,401 homes in Jamaica Plain 02130, it is worth more than 51% of them ($803,112 against a typical $795,473), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($675 against a typical $652), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,189 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1905 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 62% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Forbes St Apt 1, Jamaica Plain, MA was $7,134. The county assessed it at $616,100.

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