For sale

Price cut: $25K (8/31)

$799,999

12 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119

4beds

1,774sqft

$5,405/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

2,613 Square Feet Lot

$783,600 Zestimate^®

$451/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New hot water heaterNew baseboard boilerNew roof with warranty

Amazing development and renovation opportunity in the heart of Boston! This offering includes 12 Forest St and 10 Forest St consisting of approximately 4,200 SF of land. Previously noted restrictions on the 10 Forest St lot have expired, and the owner has explored the potential for constructing a two-family home with an architect. Buyers and their representatives are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence with the City of Boston regarding zoning, permitting, setbacks, lot coverage, unit count, and all development possibilities for the combined parcels. 12 Forest St has great bones and offers significant renovation potential, with a new roof with warranty, new hot water heater, and new baseboard boiler already in place. A unique opportunity for developers, investors, builders, or owner-occupants looking to renovate, expand, or explore new construction in a desirable Boston location. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information and development potential independently.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Walk-up Attic
Flooring: Wood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,774
Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,774

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Features: Additional Land Avail.

Details

Parcel number: W:08 P:02642 S:000,1346858
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Roxbury

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $451/sqft
Tax assessed value: $338,100
Annual tax amount: $3,915
Date on market: 8/30/2026

Estimated market value

$783,600

$744,000 - $823,000

$4,156/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/31/2026	Price change	$799,999-3%$451/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73561802 Report a problem
8/25/2026	Price change	$824,999-7.3%$465/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73561802 Report a problem
8/17/2026	Price change	$890,000-6.3%$502/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73561802 Report a problem
8/11/2026	Listed for sale	$950,000$536/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73561802 Report a problem
7/1/2026	Listing removed	$950,000$536/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474445 Report a problem
6/9/2026	Price change	$950,000-4.9%$536/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474445 Report a problem
5/7/2026	Price change	$999,000-8.8%$563/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474445 Report a problem
4/15/2026	Price change	$1,095,000-5.6%$617/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474445 Report a problem
2/4/2026	Listed for sale	$1,159,999+9180%$654/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474445 Report a problem
2/2/1995	Sold	$12,500$7/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,915 +11.5%	$338,100 +5%
2024	$3,510 +6.6%	$322,000 +5%
2023	$3,294 +3.7%	$306,700 +5%
2022	$3,178 +7.1%	$292,100 +5%
2021	$2,968 +6.1%	$278,200 +5%
2020	$2,798 +5.2%	$265,000 +5%
2019	$2,660 +5.6%	$252,400 +5%
2018	$2,519 +320%	$240,400 +5%
2017	$600 -75%	$229,000 +5%
2016	$2,399 -4.6%	$218,100 +5%
2015	$2,515 +1.6%	$207,700 +10.2%
2013	$2,476 +5.9%	$188,400 +5%
2012	$2,339 +7%	$179,400 +5%
2011	$2,186 +13%	$170,900 +5%
2010	$1,934 +17.4%	$162,800 +5%
2009	$1,648 +1.8%	$155,000 +5%
2008	$1,619 +4.8%	$147,600 +5%
2007	$1,545	$140,600