OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2011 for $530K

$1,921,900

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,448/mo

•

3,173

sq ft

56 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

About this home

If you've been waiting for a project, THIS IS IT! Stately Circa 1910 Victorian Style Property, in the same family for 66 years, nestled on over-sized city lot of 17,860' on perfect dead-end street within skipping distance of Minton Stable Stoney Brook Community Gardens, Boston English High School & Forest Hills T, Arboretum, Shops and Restaurants. Perfect project for Developer/Builder or buyer w/extended family. Newer roof, and insulated windows on 1st floor unit. Expansion Potential in attic.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robin Simon • RE/MAX Landmark, REALTORS®

Bought with John Maxfield • Prudential Unlimited Realty - Jamaica Plain

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•Source:MLS PIN #71251751

Redfin Estimate

$1,921,900

$1.4M since sold in September 2011$37K since August

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This home's estimate is 17% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,850,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths3,592 sq ft
117 Sheridan St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,435,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
58 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
C
7 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
41 Charlotte St, Dorchester, MA 02121
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 12, 2026
$2,250,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,261 sq ft
15 Harris Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,250,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,594 sq ft
18 Southbourne Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,425,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,563 sq ft
30 Billings Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Market trends in Jamaica Central-South Sumner, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.3%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$852K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 56 Kenton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,415 (+3.6%)

$513,300 + $828,900

$1,342,200

2022

$13,908 (+4.0%)

$488,900 + $789,400

$1,278,300

2021

$13,373 (+11.3%)

$479,300 + $774,000

$1,253,300

2020

$12,010 (+5.4%)

$481,900 + $655,400

$1,137,300

2019

$11,397 (+10.6%)

$378,000 + $703,300

$1,081,300

2018

$10,305 (+5.9%)

$378,000 + $605,300

$983,300

2017

$9,728 (+1.1%)

$378,000 + $540,600

$918,600

2016

$9,623 (+7.7%)

$378,000 + $496,800

$874,800

2015

$8,936 (+14.5%)

$265,500 + $472,400

$737,900

2014

$7,803 (−1.4%)

$265,500 + $354,800

$620,300

2013

$7,913 (+20.6%)

$265,500 + $336,700

$602,200

2012

$6,564 (+2.0%)

$244,200 + $259,200

$503,400

2009

$6,438 (+18.4%)

$244,200 + $259,200

$503,400

2006

$5,438

$274,000 + $237,600

$511,600

Tax history for 56 Kenton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,415 (+3.6%)

$513,300 + $828,900

$1,342,200

2022

$13,908 (+4.0%)

$488,900 + $789,400

$1,278,300

2021

$13,373 (+11.3%)

$479,300 + $774,000

$1,253,300

2020

$12,010 (+5.4%)

$481,900 + $655,400

$1,137,300

2019

$11,397 (+10.6%)

$378,000 + $703,300

$1,081,300

2018

$10,305 (+5.9%)

$378,000 + $605,300

$983,300

2017

$9,728 (+1.1%)

$378,000 + $540,600

$918,600

2016

$9,623 (+7.7%)

$378,000 + $496,800

$874,800

2015

$8,936 (+14.5%)

$265,500 + $472,400

$737,900

2014

$7,803 (−1.4%)

$265,500 + $354,800

$620,300

2013

$7,913 (+20.6%)

$265,500 + $336,700

$602,200

2012

$6,564 (+2.0%)

$244,200 + $259,200

$503,400

2009

$6,438 (+18.4%)

$244,200 + $259,200

$503,400

2006

$5,438

$274,000 + $237,600

$511,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

2013

Sq. Ft.

3,390

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1351775

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

JAMAICA PLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD-2F-9000

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood-Two-Family Residential Subdistrict

The Two-Family Residential (2F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low density two-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 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building is 2, 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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 72
Length: 12
Width: 6
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Dining Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Balcony - Interior,Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 30
Length: 6
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Dining Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Closet, Center Hall, Office, Kitchen, Exercise Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,173
Foundation Area: 999,999,999
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,439
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Take Gartland to Kenton Road
UnparsedAddress: 56 Kenton Road, Boston MA 02130

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,390
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1351775

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property, Furniture, Cast Iron Stove Insert.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

The English High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

1/10

Community Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 22-32% chance 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, 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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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

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 56 Kenton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,289
39 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3366 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2041 Sq. Ft.	$939,985
63 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2428 Sq. Ft.	$1,998,983

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Kenton Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3091 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,202
43 Rockvale Cir, Boston, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2964 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,323

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