OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2018 for $1.3M

$1,965,204

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $272/mo

•

2,397

sq ft

205 R Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

About this home

Suburban oasis in the heart of JP. Set back off of Chestnut Ave, this impeccably renovated single family is extremely private yet right in the mix of all the best of JP. This home has been lovingly restored and has all the modern conveniences of new construction along with its original charm and soul. Open plan chef's kitchen with granite counters and over-sized island, perfect entertaining space. High ceilings and gorgeous pine floors throughout. Living room with gas fireplace and bay window. Additional, side mudroom entry, separate formal dining, office and half bath complete the first floor. Original newel post and railing leads you to a second level with two additional bedrooms and full bath with tub in addition to a full master suite. Third level currently used for guests and childrens playroom offers ample space for two additional rooms and or keep as open loft. All this and gorgeous landscaped yard, patio and deck. OFF STREET PARKING FOR 4-5 CARS

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,200 sq ftLot Size

$820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Kyle Kaagan Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with The Muncey Group • RE/MAX Destiny

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•Source:MLS PIN #72388753

Redfin Estimate

$1,965,204

$640K since sold in December 2018$409K since September

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This home's estimate is 35% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
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F
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Market trends in Jamaica Central-South Sumner, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.3%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$852K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 205 R Chestnut Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72388753

Dec 3, 2018

Sold

$1,325,000

$553/sq ft

Sep 26, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2018

Price Changed

$1,395,000

$582/sq ft

Sep 5, 2018

Listed

$1,475,000

$615/sq ft

MLS PIN #71517172

Aug 14, 2013

Sold

$551,500

$230/sq ft

May 7, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 30, 2013

Listed

$550,000

$229/sq ft

Privacy in the heart of JP. This house is set way back off Chestnut Avenue. Not many properties enjoy the proximity to shopping, trains etc....Yet still offer quiet peaceful living. This house is in an area of new construction and remodeled homes. The best feature of this property is the amount of off street parking and enjoyable private yard area. The house has been well maintained. The features of this property will allow the buyer to live comfortably for many years to come.

Public Records

Oct 27, 1987

Sold

$40,000

$17/sq ft

Tax history for 205 R Chestnut Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2014

Sq. Ft.

1,996

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1349123

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.

JAMAICA PLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD-2F-7000

NDOD-GLENVALE PK/GREEN ST/SUMMER HILL/MONUMENT SQ

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood-Two-Family Residential Subdistrict

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.

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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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,397
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,748
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Ave across from Chestnut Sq - house is 205R set back from street
UnparsedAddress: 205 R Chestnut Ave, Boston MA 02130

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,996
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1349123

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mendell Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Curley K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Egleston Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

The English High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

1/10

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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

62% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.87M – $2.26M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
195 Chestnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2249 Sq. Ft.	$1,641,056
203 Chestnut Avenue, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1455 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,202

Address	Redfin Estimate
199 Chestnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3319 Sq. Ft.	$1,397,994
207 Chestnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2158 Sq. Ft.	$1,773,751

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Chestnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3611 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,442
207 Chestnut Avenue #1, Jamaica Plain, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,332

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