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5 Martinwood Rd, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02130

$955,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1601
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1959
Lot size: 4,512 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $625 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Electric, AC

About this home

Move right into this single-family JP ranch directly abutting the Arnold Arboretum & Urban Wild! It?s positioned on a private road with a tight-knit community feel yet sits just minutes from Forest Hills station for easy T & Commuter Rail access to downtown. A substantial 2020 renovation included the kitchen, bathrooms, new windows, Hardie board siding & many other thoughtful upgrades. Embrace the heated & insulated one-car garage plus a heated driveway, front walkway + steps?no snow shoveling required!! The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the expansive lower level adds a home office, family room, bonus room, and second full bath. Gas heat plus mini-split A/C systems, full insulation, and 200-amp upgraded electrical. Fenced-in backyard encompasses a stone patio overlooking mature trees of the beloved Arboretum. Don?t miss this rare jewel?only minutes to South & Centre St shops/cafes! Private road is plowed and maintained by City.

Neighborhood & Transit

Jamaica Plain

5 Martinwood Rd, Boston · MA 02130

Nearby transit

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

  • Forest Hills Orange Commuter Rail 3 routes 0.13 mi
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
223 days
Listing Price:
$999,999
Price per Sq.Ft:
$625
Tax Assessment:
$931,300 in 2026
Taxes:
$604 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,601 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes finished lower level
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Gas Stove, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
820
Flooring
Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
4,512 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached, Insulated, Heated, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, On Street Without Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
18X11
Living room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
9X11
Dining room features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Family room level
Basement
Family room dimensions
20X15
Family room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen dimensions
9X11
Primary bedroom dimensions
10X11
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
10X7
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
5X7
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom 2 level
Basement
Bathroom 2 dimensions
10X7
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Christian Iantosca Team
Listing office
Arborview Realty Inc.
MLS PIN #
73492148
Disclosure
Vacant, quick close ideal. Ask about back yard boundary with Arboretum. 10yr roof, 21yr boiler, A/C 4yr. W/D 10+ yrs. Kit appliances 5-21yrs. Annual Elec ~$3,000 Gas, ~$2,700.
Disclosure
Includes finished lower level