56 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Off market apr 2005 for $740K

$1,765,232

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,999/mo

•

3,901

sq ft

56 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

About this home

Overlooking a "Late Victorian" neighborhood, this home presents southwest views from the porch. Inside there is 3900 sf of "old fashioned" tastefully maintained living space. Featured is natural woodwork throughout, including 2 room size foyers and 2 flights of open stairways, 3 fireplaces, built in window seats & cabinets, and 5 or 6 bedrooms, depending upon how you use the "au pair" area. A half block walk away is Franklin Park with its nature trails, tennis, golf, zoo, and concerts.

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

5,442 sq ftLot Size

$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ronald Hafer • Ask Mr. Fowler Real Estate

Bought with John Mahoney • Streetcar Realty

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70130934

Redfin Estimate

$1,765,232

$1.0M since sold in April 2005$117K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,435,000
A
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 12, 2026
$2,250,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,261 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
C
7 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
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D
3 beds2.5 baths3,114 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$2,385,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,390 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$656,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,573 sq ft
34 Gaston St, Dorchester, MA 02121

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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

101.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$852K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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144

8 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Peter Parley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,194 (+5.6%)

$312,400 + $1,102,300

$1,414,700

2022

$14,386 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $1,030,200

$1,322,200

2021

$14,108 (+36.0%)

$292,000 + $1,030,200

$1,322,200

2020

$10,374 (+10.3%)

$304,600 + $677,800

$982,400

2019

$9,409 (+12.6%)

$224,100 + $668,600

$892,700

2018

$8,356 (+4.0%)

$224,100 + $573,200

$797,300

2017

$8,038 (+1.1%)

$224,100 + $534,900

$759,000

2016

$7,952 (+13.7%)

$224,100 + $498,800

$722,900

2015

$6,996 (−3.7%)

$143,600 + $434,100

$577,700

2014

$7,267 (+1.5%)

$143,600 + $434,100

$577,700

2013

$7,161 (+2.1%)

$143,600 + $401,400

$545,000

2012

$7,014 (+1.9%)

$122,900 + $415,000

$537,900

2009

$6,880 (+16.6%)

$122,900 + $415,000

$537,900

2006

$5,902

$147,000 + $408,200

$555,200

Tax history for 56 Peter Parley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,194 (+5.6%)

$312,400 + $1,102,300

$1,414,700

2022

$14,386 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $1,030,200

$1,322,200

2021

$14,108 (+36.0%)

$292,000 + $1,030,200

$1,322,200

2020

$10,374 (+10.3%)

$304,600 + $677,800

$982,400

2019

$9,409 (+12.6%)

$224,100 + $668,600

$892,700

2018

$8,356 (+4.0%)

$224,100 + $573,200

$797,300

2017

$8,038 (+1.1%)

$224,100 + $534,900

$759,000

2016

$7,952 (+13.7%)

$224,100 + $498,800

$722,900

2015

$6,996 (−3.7%)

$143,600 + $434,100

$577,700

2014

$7,267 (+1.5%)

$143,600 + $434,100

$577,700

2013

$7,161 (+2.1%)

$143,600 + $401,400

$545,000

2012

$7,014 (+1.9%)

$122,900 + $415,000

$537,900

2009

$6,880 (+16.6%)

$122,900 + $415,000

$537,900

2006

$5,902

$147,000 + $408,200

$555,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,900

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1350845

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

JAMAICA PLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-5000

NDOD-WALNUT/SIGOURNEY

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict

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

Jun 26, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Perform exterior renovations on a residential building.

Electrical

Roofing

Feb 16, 2025 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform exterior renovations on a residential building.

Remodel

Roofing

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 392
Length: 28
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X7
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bedroom, Kitchen, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,901
Foundation Area: 1,585
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Partial

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Additional Land Avail.
Frontage Length: 74
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,169.94
Tax Year: 5

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Green/Glen to Sigourney to Peter Parley
UnparsedAddress: 56 Peter Parley Road, Boston MA 02130

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,900
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1350845

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Abutting Separate Lot With Garage Is Not Included
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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 • 0.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 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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Historical weather

Jamaica Plain, MA • 02130

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.68M – $2.03M

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Home values near 56 Peter Parley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6488 Sq. Ft.	$1,875,922
48 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4247 Sq. Ft.	$1,540,032

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 7 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 4406 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,472
49 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 6 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2627 Sq. Ft.	$1,444,445

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$2,000,374
53 Peter Parley Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,754,594

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