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Off market oct 2024 for $1.2M

$1,548,813

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,402/mo

•

2,947

sq ft

42 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

About this home

One of the finest Queen Anne Victorian houses in Boston! Designed by renowned architect Patrick Ford. This picturesque house is surrounded by grand, craftsman style houses in the Parkside neighborhood. Originally “Forest Gardens Estate” because of the proximity to Franklin Park. Built for grand living; the entire house has SUPERB original detailing. South facing front porch w/delightful details, recently renovated. Enter into a stunning foyer w/ a spectacular staircase! Living room flanked w/ elegant columns, gas fireplace & bow window, opens to the gracious dining w/ fireplace, wainscoting & access to the contemporary kitchen w/cherry cabinets, soapstone counters & a cooks library w/ desk space-great view to patio & garden area. The 2nd floor-4 bedrooms, full bath & great closet space. You'll fall in love w/ the top floor-sunny & private, a writer's dream w/ a magnificent library & spacious bedrooms. So many unique features; you have to come experience the grandeur & craftsmanship.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,613 sq ftLot Size

$526Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Bunny Cecchetto • Focus Real Estate

Bought with Sazama Real Estate • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73251109

Redfin Estimate

$1,548,813

$270K since sold in October 2024$27K since September

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This home's estimate is 69.6% higher than the average sale price ($913K) of 5 comparable homes.

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$650,000
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B
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$656,000
C
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SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$625,000
D
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,435,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
58 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Market trends in Jamaica Plain, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$238 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Peter Parley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73251109

Oct 25, 2024

Sold

$1,279,000

$434/sq ft

Sep 17, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 11, 2024

Relisted

—

Sep 11, 2024

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$439/sq ft

Jul 15, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2024

Price Changed

$1,400,000

$475/sq ft

Jun 12, 2024

Listed

$1,500,000

$509/sq ft

MLS PIN #50303588

Feb 15, 1996

Sold

$187,700

$64/sq ft

Nov 16, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 1995

Listed

$199,000

$68/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 18, 1989

Sold

$210,000

$71/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,719 (+5.6%)

$293,500 + $797,700

$1,091,200

2022

$11,095 (+2.0%)

$274,300 + $745,500

$1,019,800

2021

$10,881 (+24.2%)

$274,300 + $745,500

$1,019,800

2020

$8,758 (+10.3%)

$286,200 + $543,200

$829,400

2019

$7,942 (+12.6%)

$215,100 + $538,400

$753,500

2018

$7,053 (+4.0%)

$215,100 + $457,900

$673,000

2017

$6,784 (+1.1%)

$215,100 + $425,500

$640,600

2016

$6,711 (+11.0%)

$215,100 + $395,000

$610,100

2015

$6,045 (−3.7%)

$138,000 + $361,200

$499,200

2014

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$138,000 + $361,200

$499,200

2013

$6,188 (+0.9%)

$138,000 + $332,900

$470,900

2012

$6,135 (+1.9%)

$118,000 + $352,500

$470,500

2009

$6,018 (+19.8%)

$118,000 + $352,500

$470,500

2006

$5,022

$139,600 + $332,800

$472,400

Tax history for 42 Peter Parley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,719 (+5.6%)

$293,500 + $797,700

$1,091,200

2022

$11,095 (+2.0%)

$274,300 + $745,500

$1,019,800

2021

$10,881 (+24.2%)

$274,300 + $745,500

$1,019,800

2020

$8,758 (+10.3%)

$286,200 + $543,200

$829,400

2019

$7,942 (+12.6%)

$215,100 + $538,400

$753,500

2018

$7,053 (+4.0%)

$215,100 + $457,900

$673,000

2017

$6,784 (+1.1%)

$215,100 + $425,500

$640,600

2016

$6,711 (+11.0%)

$215,100 + $395,000

$610,100

2015

$6,045 (−3.7%)

$138,000 + $361,200

$499,200

2014

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$138,000 + $361,200

$499,200

2013

$6,188 (+0.9%)

$138,000 + $332,900

$470,900

2012

$6,135 (+1.9%)

$118,000 + $352,500

$470,500

2009

$6,018 (+19.8%)

$118,000 + $352,500

$470,500

2006

$5,022

$139,600 + $332,800

$472,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,947

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1350838

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

JAMAICA PLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-4000

NDOD-WALNUT/SIGOURNEY

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood-Three-Family Residential Subdistrict

The Three-Family Residential (3F) Subdistricts are established to preserve low density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, 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 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, including a Town House Building or Row House Building, is 3, except where otherwise specified in Table A of this Article.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Length: 155
Width: 136
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Length: 136
Width: 130
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Length: 127
Width: 107
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Length: 116
Width: 105
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Length: 1,710
Width: 136
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink

Living Room Information
Length: 163
Width: 133
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Decorative Molding,Pocket Door

Dining Room Information
Length: 150
Width: 1,311
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Length: 1,211
Width: 23
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Slab

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Vestibule, Decorative Molding, Bedroom, Center Hall, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,947
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,197
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest Hills Street to Peter Parley
UnparsedAddress: 42 Peter Parley Road, 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, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,947
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1350838

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Community Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

The English High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

1/10

Margarita Muniz Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

64% 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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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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 42 Peter Parley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Peter Parley Rd Apartment 1, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1347 Sq. Ft.	$740,748
30 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$909,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Peter Parley Rd Apartment 2, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2653 Sq. Ft.	$955,648
33 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3315 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,503

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3513 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,286
43 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,945,975

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