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53 Jamaica St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02130

$1,500,000
Price
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2175
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1880
Lot size: 2,550 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $687 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Oil, AC

About this home

Steps to the Arboretum, come dwell in this architecturally renovated story-book home with distinctive finishes and brimming with charm & beauty. Beyond the picket fence and flowering garden beds, enter this airy and light-filled home. The expansive living room and dining room flow seamlessly into the inviting cook?s kitchen. Just beyond, a bucolic deck nestles among the treetops. Sleeping quarters above boast a captivating primary suite replete with cathedral ceiling, plentiful views of trees & sky and a sparkling tile bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level comprises an exceptional retreat in stone with a fire for warmth, a wall of built-in bookshelves and an entree to the covered patio and verdant yard, including a mini-suite with its own spacious tile bath and laundry. Easy access to Jamaica Plain?s other natural wonders, shops, cultural pleasures and vibrant restaurant scene. A pristine jewel nearby the Emerald Necklace.

Neighborhood & Transit

Jamaica Plain

53 Jamaica St, Boston · MA 02130

Nearby transit

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

  • Forest Hills Orange Commuter Rail 3 routes 0.39 mi
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$1,495,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$687
Tax Assessment:
$1,109,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$745 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,175 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Approx 300sf on lower level is below grade
Kitchen
Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, 3/4 Bathroom, Vaulted Ceiling, Closet, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1875
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Certified Treated

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Hot Water Radiators, Oil, Unit Control, Wall Unit
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2,550 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Gentle Slope
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Storage Shed

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Rented, On Street Without Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles, Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Metal

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
14X12
Living room features
Flooring - Wood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
11X11
Dining room features
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family room level
Basement
Family room dimensions
17X15
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
15X14
Primary bedroom dimensions
15X11
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
11X11
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14X8
Bedroom 3 features
Skylight, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
6X5
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 2 level
Basement
Bathroom 2 dimensions
13X5
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
8X6
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Listing information

Listing agent
Janet Deegan
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS PIN #
73441754
Disclosure
Rental parking available across street. FY2026 estimated taxes w/residentail exemption; FY2025 Assessed Value. Window crank in small BD broken. Letter of Full Deleading Compliance available/attached.
Disclosure
Approx 300sf on lower level is below grade