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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $132,000 on Nov 15, 1995

70 FOREST HILLS ST

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
8
Beds
3
Baths
3,597 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.
4,332 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$132,000 · Nov 15, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,690 (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.$1,182,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$463,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$718,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 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.0.10
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(12)

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.

H
Community Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Rafael Hernandez K-8 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 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

70 Forest Hills 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 91% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% 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 area3,597 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size4,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,178 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 70 Forest Hills St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica Plain 02130Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,597 ft²91% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,332 ft²72% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than191050% of homes45% of homes

About 70 Forest Hills St

When did 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sell?

70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sold on Nov 15, 1995 for $132,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,597 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA built?

70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA is assigned to Community Academy (high); Rafael Hernandez K-8 School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Forest Hills 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 91% of them (3,597 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (4,332 ft² against a typical 2,178 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA was $13,690. The county assessed it at $1,182,200.

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