Set on a coveted high point in the heart of JP’s Moss Hill neighborhood, this Colonial blends modern amenities with charming period details. Located on a supremely quiet no through-traffic street, this home has undergone an extensive refresh with new appliances, new mudroom, fresh paint, lighting, built-ins, & more. Entry foyer leads to a sun-filled office & elegant living room that seamlessly connects to the family room, dining & chef’s kitchen with premium appliances. French doors open to a delightful sunroom. Second level features 3 bedrooms & a primary suite with two walk-in closets & full bath with steam shower. Recently finished third level boasts new window seats - an excellent bonus room. An outdoor patio immerses you in the lush plantings. 2020 installed solar PV panels (owned outright) satisfy 90% of electrical needs including one EV charger in the 2-car garage. Minutes from Arnold Arboretum & JP's top dining & shopping, this hidden gem combines privacy with ease of commute.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ashley Perkins• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Love Live Team• Insight Realty Group, Inc
Revel in the breezes and quiet on Malcolm Road, a coveted high point on Jamaica Hills! South-facing, the beautiful Colonial Revival set on a generous lot is surrounded by lush, old-growth ornamental plantings. The recently renovated home boasts a stunning addition that reflects the elegant lines of the house while meeting the demands of modern life. Discover an open Great Room host to a cook’s Kitchen, plus an expansive Dining Area and large Family Room astride the gas fireplace. Through pocket French doors, find a formal Living Room with wood-burning fireplace and screened porch nestled amidst the rhododendron. The second floor offers 3 Bedrooms and palatial Master Suite replete with walk-in closets and Bath with steam shower. Updated systems and extensive improvements throughout. Walk-up attic, full basement & 1-car garage offer plenty of storage. Proximity to the Arnold Arboretum, all of Jamaica Plain’s cultural & natural wonders and downtown Boston.
Public Records
Aug 2, 1993
Sold
$219,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,447 (+7.6%)
$412,200 + $1,026,100
$1,438,300
2022
$14,362 (+8.1%)
$378,300 + $941,700
$1,320,000
2021
$13,287 (+19.3%)
$356,900 + $888,400
$1,245,300
2020
$11,142 (+3.0%)
$335,000 + $720,100
$1,055,100
2019
$10,815 (+5.6%)
$291,100 + $735,000
$1,026,100
2018
$10,241 (+3.2%)
$291,100 + $686,100
$977,200
2017
$9,924 (+9.0%)
$282,000 + $655,100
$937,100
2016
$9,104 (+2.5%)
$282,000 + $545,600
$827,600
2015
$8,883 (+4.2%)
$258,600 + $474,900
$733,500
2014
$8,528 (−4.5%)
$258,600 + $419,300
$677,900
2013
$8,934 (−6.1%)
$258,600 + $421,300
$679,900
2012
$9,511 (+2.0%)
$218,100 + $511,300
$729,400
2009
$9,329 (+18.9%)
$218,100 + $511,300
$729,400
2006
$7,849
$233,300 + $505,100
$738,400
Tax history for 31 Malcolm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,447 (+7.6%)
$412,200 + $1,026,100
$1,438,300
2022
$14,362 (+8.1%)
$378,300 + $941,700
$1,320,000
2021
$13,287 (+19.3%)
$356,900 + $888,400
$1,245,300
2020
$11,142 (+3.0%)
$335,000 + $720,100
$1,055,100
2019
$10,815 (+5.6%)
$291,100 + $735,000
$1,026,100
2018
$10,241 (+3.2%)
$291,100 + $686,100
$977,200
2017
$9,924 (+9.0%)
$282,000 + $655,100
$937,100
2016
$9,104 (+2.5%)
$282,000 + $545,600
$827,600
2015
$8,883 (+4.2%)
$258,600 + $474,900
$733,500
2014
$8,528 (−4.5%)
$258,600 + $419,300
$677,900
2013
$8,934 (−6.1%)
$258,600 + $421,300
$679,900
2012
$9,511 (+2.0%)
$218,100 + $511,300
$729,400
2009
$9,329 (+18.9%)
$218,100 + $511,300
$729,400
2006
$7,849
$233,300 + $505,100
$738,400
*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.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home
Feb 3, 2021 • Final
Short form bldg
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 27, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,100
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Whitcomb Ave to Malcolm Road
UnparsedAddress: 31 Malcolm Road, Boston MA 02130
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,332
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1353828
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Light Fixtures In The Finished Attic Space
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Manning Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.89M – $2.29M
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