Unlock the potential of this rare 2-family property located in one of Boston’s most dynamic and evolving neighborhoods. Situated directly across from White Stadium and Franklin Park, 439 Walnut Ave offers unmatched proximity to green space, public transportation, and the cultural heart of Jamaica Plain. Easy access to the Orange Line & major bus routes to Downtown Boston, Northeastern University, and Longwood Medical Area. This property needs significant renovation—ideal for investors, developers, or savvy buyers looking to build value in a high-demand area. Each unit provides generous square footage and flexible layout opportunities to reimagine and maximize rental income or resale value. Additional opportunity in the walk-out basement. Whether you’re looking to renovate and rent, condo-convert, or flip, this property checks all the right boxes for location and long-term value. This is a rare opportunity to add value in a location with strong rental demand and future appreciation.
The Two-Family Residential (2F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low density two-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building is 2, except where otherwise specified in Table A of this Article.
Zone overlays
Greenbelt Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home
Apr 7, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Apr 3, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior demolition on a residential building.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Varies
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Mudroom, Loft
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,610
Foundation Details: Block
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Exterior Features: Balcony
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,792
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest Hills St, right onto Glen Rd, follow Sigourney to Walnut Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 439 Walnut Avenue, Boston MA 02119
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,610
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3399846
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller’s Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hernandez K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Egleston Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Boston Latin Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Higginson School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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