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Listing broker remarks

Handyman Special! Instant Equity to Be Earned! Welcome to the desirable Readville section of Hyde Park, offering an incredible value-add opportunity. This home needs some TLC but has endless potential for the right buyer. The exterior features a quiet street, massive driveway, covered front porch, and expansive backyard. Inside, the main level offers a welcoming living room, nicely sized kitchen, full bathroom, and convenient first-floor bedroom. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms. The lower level includes a large full basement with excellent storage, potential for additional living space, and a second full bathroom. Conveniently located near Meigs Park, Hurley Park, Sprague Pond, Camp Meigs Playground, commuter rail, public transportation, and Routes 138, 1, and I-93. Sold as-is. Seller will make no repairs.— Ralph Harvey

Key details

  • 1,374 sq ft
  • 9,250 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $407 / sq ft
  • $7,357 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
14 Forestvale Rd
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02136
Deed (Bk/Pg)
33333 / 333

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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.