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Listing broker remarks

Renovation and build deal for developer, this listing is including the land at 10 Forest St with 4050 SF of land MLS #73474448 that can be used, land is now usable and any restrictions on the lot has been expired, feel free to verify with City of Boston. Owner has explored building two family on 10 Forest with architect, but buyer to do own diligence to design what can be built on the entire land on those two parcels. 12 Forest St. has great bones just needs renovation to update existing place. Has new roof with warranty, new hot water heater, new baseboard boiler— NextGen Realty, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,774 sq ft
  • 2,650 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $535 / sq ft
  • $3,915 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠7⁠4⁠4⁠4⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
12 Forest St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02119
Deed (Bk/Pg)
35028 / 107

Historic designations

National Register
Brigham, Elijah House · includes BOS.RA

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.