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195 Chestnut Ave, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02130

$1,680,000
Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2249
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1858
Lot size: 5,500 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $800 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Designed by renowned architect Luther Briggs, the character and allure of this 1858 Italianate Victorian are beyond words. Loved and pampered by its current owners for 37 years, every inch of 195 Chestnut has a story to tell. From its slate roof with owned solar panels to the 5-zone Buderus heating system, no expense has been spared and no detail overlooked to keep this home in its clearly impeccable condition. *DON'T MISS THE ATTACHED LIST OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.* Open first floor with chef's kitchen, crowd-friendly dining room, brilliant cabinetry & storage solutions everywhere; energy-efficient wood stove w granite hearth. Hidden hatch to the basement. Upstairs, 3 generous bedrooms, exquisite full bath, custom wood shutters & a sweeping skylit staircase to the private top floor?s 4th bedroom, fitness room & sleek new bathroom. All windows restored & have Harvey storms; major house-wide renovations, including 3rd floor dormer, in 2008. And the front yard is a gardener's Eden!

Neighborhood & Transit

Jamaica Plain

195 Chestnut Ave, Boston · MA 02130

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Stony Brook Orange 0.19 mi
  • Green Street Orange 0.39 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
511 days
Listing Price:
$1,800,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$800
Tax Assessment:
$1,286,600 in 2025
Taxes:
$918 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,249 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Open Floor Plan, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2249
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
220 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,500 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees, Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, On Street Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Slate, Rubber, Other (See Remarks)

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room features
Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Remodeled
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled, Pedestal Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Remodeled

Listing information

Listing agent
Linda Burnett
Listing office
Insight Realty Group, Inc.
MLS PIN #
73389712
Disclosure
Please see attached detail sheet for complete description of renovations and updates.