Prime investment opportunity in the heart of Jamaica Plain. 32 Forbes Street is a well-maintained three-family offering stable income, long-term upside, and an unbeatable location. Unit 1 spans the first floor and lower level with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, while Units 2 and 3 each offer 2 bedrooms, an office, and 1 bath in bright, efficient layouts with strong rental appeal. Units 1 and 2 are tenant-occupied on leases; Unit 3 will be delivered vacant. Features include hardwood floors, laundry in the basement, and two tandem parking spaces. Separate utilities for each unit provide ease of management and lower owner expenses. Tenants enjoy easy access to the Stonybrook MBTA, Longwood Medical Center, Southwest Corridor Park, and JPs shops and cafsensuring consistent demand and low vacancy. A turnkey asset with strong cash flow and future value-add potential in one of Bostons most resilient rental markets.
- MLS# 73451595
- Date Listed11/05/2025
- Days on Realty 15 Days
- Bedrooms 7
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.06 acres (2,438 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Triplex
- County Suffolk
- Year Built 1910
- Water Public
- Square Feet 3,089 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $469.41
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air, Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Rubber
- Lot Size Acres 0.06
- Lot Size SQFT 2,438.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
Centre Street to Forbes - Hyde Square Area
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $14,550
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 1 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School - Mission Hill
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Public • 9 - 10 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 1 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
1.18 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
1.27 mi
Distance
Davis A Ellis Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
1.27 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 2
1.27 mi
Distance
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon
Public • PK - PK
1.28 mi
Distance
Brookline Early Education Program At Clark Road
Public • PK - PK
1.9 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 1
2.01 mi
Distance
John Winthrop Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
2.01 mi
Distance
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School - Mission Hill
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • 3 - 8
1.27 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
1.27 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
1.52 mi
Distance
John D O'bryant School Of Mathematics & Science
Public • 7 - 12
1.52 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
1.92 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
2.18 mi
Distance
Kipp Academy Boston Elementary Charter School
Public • 5 - 5
2.22 mi
Distance
Match Charter Public Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
2.22 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
2.98 mi
Distance
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Public • 9 - 10 • Serves this home
0.87 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
0.99 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.18 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.18 mi
Distance
Egleston Community High School
Public • 9 - 12
1.27 mi
Distance
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Public • 9 - 12
1.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.52 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.9 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.32 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.75 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 10
0.87 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
1.27 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
1.86 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
1.9 mi
Distance
British International School Of Boston
Private • PK - 12
2.06 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
2.7 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - UG
2.86 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
2.86 mi
Distance
Private • 01 - 12
2.98 mi
Distance
Private • 10 - 12
3.31 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Beacon Street | 5 | 7 | Oct 07, 2025 | $3,995,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 12 Thwing Street | 2 | 3 | Sep 29, 2025 | $2,200,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 125 Magazine A | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 06, 2025 | $2,950,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $3,403,227 |
| 37 Halliday St | 3 | 2 | Oct 16, 2025 | $659,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 5 Lila Rd | 3 | 2 | Oct 07, 2025 | $999,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 227 South Street | 3 | 3 | Oct 03, 2025 | $1,599,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 24 Fifield St | 4 | 2 | Oct 07, 2025 | $679,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 380 South St | 4 | 3 | Oct 07, 2025 | $1,250,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 33 Leicester | 5 | 5 | Nov 10, 2025 | $6,595,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
| 12-14 Harris Ave | - | 7 | Nov 05, 2025 | $2,900,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,071 | 39,071 | 828,750 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 11,034 | 11,034 | 14,251 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 39.8 | 36.7 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $100,112 | $100,112 | $79,293 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $56,647 | $56,647 | $48,613 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 18.1°F | 18.1°F | 22.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 81.2°F | 81.2°F | 82.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.22" | 51.22" | 42.53" | 38" |
93/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
70/100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score ®
75/100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.Transit Summary
22 nearby routes: 20 bus, 2 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 71/100, Transit Score: 65/100, Bike Score: 67/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 32 Forbes Street
Source: Realty.com
32 Forbes Street, Boston, MA 02130 is a Triplex, Residential Income property listed for $1,450,000 The property is 3089 sq. ft with 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Realty.com has 22 photos of 32 Forbes Street.
Our records indicate that 32 Forbes Street was built in 1910.
The full address for this home is 32 Forbes Street, Boston, MA 02130.
32 Forbes Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed November 05, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 71/100, Transit Score: 65/100, Bike Score: 67/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 32 Forbes Street. Elc - West Zone (Grades: PK - 1), Roxbury Preparatory Charter School - Mission Hill (Grades: 5 - 8), Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Grades: 9 - 10)
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