Moss Hill -This Fabulous Contemporary Cape Style house will draw you in w/ it’s amazing setting. Located across from the Arnold Arboretum - the property is situated at the end of a long driveway where you will find an exquisitely re-designed house & award winning garden, patio & magical potter’s shed! Proud winner of the 2016 City of Boston Mayor’s garden award! The house has been renovated w/ a concierge’s excellence & attention to details. Stylish & sunny first flr. offers a fireplace living room, classic dining room w/chic Manhattan style chandelier, tasteful kitchen has quartz countertops & peninsula, patio doors capturing views of the garden, a delightful vaulted sunroom in addition to a den/bedroom & full bath. The most significant renovation is the 2nd floor dormer addition-creating a vaulted front to back bedroom, balcony, sophisticated full bathroom, bedrooms accentuated w/ solid wood closet systems, etc. Direct access garage- storage galore! Easy access to JP center.
Charming cape with lovely private gardens and deck,the address is Centre St,but house is way back from the street.Pretty pastel colors throughout,move right in.
Public Records
Nov 30, 2000
Sold
$348,500
$205/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1990
Sold
$227,500
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,621 (+7.6%)
$340,500 + $648,400
$988,900
2022
$9,875 (+8.1%)
$312,500 + $595,100
$907,600
2021
$9,136 (+14.0%)
$294,800 + $561,400
$856,200
2020
$8,012 (+3.3%)
$280,000 + $478,700
$758,700
2019
$7,753 (+5.6%)
$238,500 + $497,100
$735,600
2018
$7,341 (−1.0%)
$238,500 + $462,000
$700,500
2017
$7,418 (+7.8%)
$238,500 + $462,000
$700,500
2016
$6,881 (−4.1%)
$238,500 + $387,000
$625,500
2015
$7,176 (+0.7%)
$251,200 + $341,400
$592,600
2014
$7,124 (−4.3%)
$244,700 + $321,600
$566,300
2013
$7,441 (+13.3%)
$244,700 + $321,600
$566,300
2012
$6,570 (+2.0%)
$172,200 + $331,600
$503,800
2009
$6,444 (+20.8%)
$172,200 + $331,600
$503,800
2006
$5,334
$181,500 + $320,300
$501,800
Tax history for 1005 - R Centre St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,621 (+7.6%)
$340,500 + $648,400
$988,900
2022
$9,875 (+8.1%)
$312,500 + $595,100
$907,600
2021
$9,136 (+14.0%)
$294,800 + $561,400
$856,200
2020
$8,012 (+3.3%)
$280,000 + $478,700
$758,700
2019
$7,753 (+5.6%)
$238,500 + $497,100
$735,600
2018
$7,341 (−1.0%)
$238,500 + $462,000
$700,500
2017
$7,418 (+7.8%)
$238,500 + $462,000
$700,500
2016
$6,881 (−4.1%)
$238,500 + $387,000
$625,500
2015
$7,176 (+0.7%)
$251,200 + $341,400
$592,600
2014
$7,124 (−4.3%)
$244,700 + $321,600
$566,300
2013
$7,441 (+13.3%)
$244,700 + $321,600
$566,300
2012
$6,570 (+2.0%)
$172,200 + $331,600
$503,800
2009
$6,444 (+20.8%)
$172,200 + $331,600
$503,800
2006
$5,334
$181,500 + $320,300
$501,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building is 1.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Centre St.- take a right up the driveway before the flashing light @ Louders Lane
UnparsedAddress: 1005 - R Centre St, Boston MA 02130
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,581
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1353001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Manning Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jamaica Plain, MA • 02130
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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