Sold for $675,000

$675,000

159 Forest Hills St #1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

2beds

1,097sqft

Condominium

Built in 1910

-- sqft lot

$681,400 Zestimate^®

$615/sqft

$3,348 Estimated rent

Home value

$681,400

$620,000 - $750,000

$3,348/mo

Zestimate^® history

Owner options

List your home for rent

$3,348/mo

Rent Zestimate^®

Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

Learn more

$3,348/mo

Rent Zestimate^®

Refinance and save

$4,119/mo

Est. payment

Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

See today's rates

$4,119/mo

Est. payment

Explore your selling options

Work with a Zillow partner agent

Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

Get started

List with your own agent

Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

Learn how to do it

Sell it yourself

Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

List your home

What's special

Remodeled kitchenModern updated bathroomGranite countertopsFront and back decksRemodeled bathroomMiele in-unit laundryStainless steel appliances

Nestled in the heart of Jamaica Plain, this inviting 2-bed + den condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and charm. This home features beautifully updated interiors while still maintaining its original character including classic woodwork. The remodeled kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. Your primary bedroom features a rare and spacious walk-in closet. A modern updated bathroom ensures comfort and convenience. Your generously sized living areas offer great natural light, with a cozy den or home office. Enjoy exceptional outdoor living with a pet-friendly fenced yard and both front and back decks. The property also comes with parking, adding extra convenience to city living. Recent property upgrades include: a remodeled bathroom, Miele in-unit laundry, and updated driveway spaces. This condo is perfectly positioned near Franklin Park, local shops, & the Green Street T station in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: Corner

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,097
Total interior livable area: 1,097 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,097

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Covered
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: City
Waterfront features: Bay, Lake/Pond, Ocean

Lot

Size: 1,097 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:11 P:02962 S:002,4760589
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Architectural style: Shingle
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1910
Major remodel year: 2018

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
HOA fee: $236 monthly

Location

Region: Jamaica Plain

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $615/sqft
Tax assessed value: $553,700
Annual tax amount: $6,035
Date on market: 1/13/2026

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/16/2025	Sold	$675,000+6.3%$615/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73338869 Report a problem
3/4/2025	Contingent	$635,000$579/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73338869 Report a problem
2/26/2025	Listed for sale	$635,000+23.3%$579/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73338869 Report a problem
7/17/2019	Sold	$515,000+4%$469/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/18/2019	Pending sale	$495,000$451/sqft
Source: Arborview Realty Inc. #72480391 Report a problem
4/11/2019	Listed for sale	$495,000+67.8%$451/sqft
Source: Arborview Realty Inc. #72480391 Report a problem
4/13/2010	Sold	$295,000+5.7%$269/sqft
Source: LINK #110068 Report a problem
11/15/2009	Listing removed	$279,000$254/sqft
Source: David McCarthy #70990009 Report a problem
11/7/2009	Price change	$279,000-5.4%$254/sqft
Source: David McCarthy #70990009 Report a problem
10/17/2009	Listed for sale	$295,000+31.1%$269/sqft
Source: David McCarthy #70990009 Report a problem
2/1/2005	Sold	$225,000+155.7%$205/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/23/1998	Sold	$88,000$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,009 +16.1%	$605,300 +9.3%
2024	$6,035 +6.6%	$553,700 +5%
2023	$5,662 +4.6%	$527,200 +6%
2022	$5,411 +7.1%	$497,300 +5%
2021	$5,054 +4.5%	$473,700 +3.4%
2020	$4,836 +4.2%	$458,000 +4%
2019	$4,641 +3.6%	$440,300 +3%
2018	$4,479 +720.2%	$427,400 +6%
2017	$546 -86.8%	$403,300 +7%
2016	$4,146 +0.8%	$376,900 +11%
2015	$4,113 +2.1%	$339,600 +6.1%
2014	$4,028 +4%	$320,200 +8.6%
2013	$3,874 +18.1%	$294,800 +17.2%
2012	$3,281 +2%	$251,600
2011	$3,218 +7.7%	$251,600
2010	$2,989 +21.7%	$251,600 +8.9%
2009	$2,457 -19.3%	$231,100 -16.7%
2008	$3,043 -0.8%	$277,400 -0.6%
2007	$3,068	$279,200