Welcome to this charming 3 family in the heart of Jamaica Plain! Nestled in a tree-lined neighborhood within minutes of Green St and Forest Hills. Savvy/handy buyers, this one is for you! A warm home that offers you options. Live in one unit, while having two compact attractive apts. to provide significant monthly income. Make an investment in the exterior and a few more rehab projects to make the property sparkle, or convert to a two fam. Unit 1, features abundant natural light throughout w/spacious living room and kitchen, large windows, gorgeous floors and high ceilings. The 2nd floor 2.5 bed 1ba sanctuary offers a bright similar layout with a special office space for work from home tranquility.The 3rd floor is the perfect cozy nest, a darling 1bed 1ba getaway. This home is special. Enchanting front flower gardens and quaint rear yard say easy upkeep. Playgrounds, the Brewery, Centre Street dining and shops, Franklin Park and Arboretum,everything is right outside your door!
Best Value 2 Family with penthouse inlaw unit, 4/5/3 with a total of 5+ bedrooms/3 baths, a driveway for 2+ cars, spacious backyard, rear decks and numerous updates made in 2002 including new roof, new gas heating systems, new replacement windows, new appliances and more! An outstanding opportunity for owner occupants or investors. Units #2 & #3 to be delivered vacant and #1 is 30-day TAW at $1250/month. AS IS SALE.
MLS PIN #30548710
Feb 7, 2002
Sold
$295,000
$124/sq ft
Oct 3, 2001
Listed
$425,000
$179/sq ft
3 FAMILY DWELLING IN NEED OF RENOVATION--SOME HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY SELLER. GREAT POTENTIAL-SOME NATURAL WOODS & DETAIL. THIS SALE DID NOT INCLUDE ADJACENT LOT. LAND.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,200 (+6.6%)
$359,400 + $590,300
$949,700
2022
$9,565 (+9.1%)
$332,700 + $546,400
$879,100
2021
$8,765 (+3.5%)
$310,900 + $510,600
$821,500
2020
$8,469 (+10.3%)
$329,100 + $472,900
$802,000
2019
$7,680 (+7.6%)
$229,100 + $499,600
$728,700
2018
$7,139 (+5.9%)
$229,100 + $452,100
$681,200
2017
$6,742 (+9.8%)
$229,100 + $407,500
$636,600
2016
$6,142 (+16.0%)
$229,100 + $329,300
$558,400
2015
$5,297 (+10.7%)
$176,200 + $261,200
$437,400
2014
$4,785 (−4.3%)
$176,200 + $204,200
$380,400
2013
$4,998 (+1.7%)
$176,200 + $204,200
$380,400
2012
$4,913 (+2.0%)
$134,800 + $242,000
$376,800
2009
$4,819 (+9.0%)
$134,800 + $242,000
$376,800
2006
$4,423
$151,200 + $264,900
$416,100
Tax history for 54 Rossmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,200 (+6.6%)
$359,400 + $590,300
$949,700
2022
$9,565 (+9.1%)
$332,700 + $546,400
$879,100
2021
$8,765 (+3.5%)
$310,900 + $510,600
$821,500
2020
$8,469 (+10.3%)
$329,100 + $472,900
$802,000
2019
$7,680 (+7.6%)
$229,100 + $499,600
$728,700
2018
$7,139 (+5.9%)
$229,100 + $452,100
$681,200
2017
$6,742 (+9.8%)
$229,100 + $407,500
$636,600
2016
$6,142 (+16.0%)
$229,100 + $329,300
$558,400
2015
$5,297 (+10.7%)
$176,200 + $261,200
$437,400
2014
$4,785 (−4.3%)
$176,200 + $204,200
$380,400
2013
$4,998 (+1.7%)
$176,200 + $204,200
$380,400
2012
$4,913 (+2.0%)
$134,800 + $242,000
$376,800
2009
$4,819 (+9.0%)
$134,800 + $242,000
$376,800
2006
$4,423
$151,200 + $264,900
$416,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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.
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
Jul 27, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
Jul 14, 2016 • Final
Short form bldg
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,380
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,245
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington St. to Williams St. to Plainfield St. to Rossmore Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 54 Rossmore Rd, Boston MA 02130
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3335978
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hernandez K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
The English High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
1/10
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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
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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
$1.19M – $1.45M
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