Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in Jamaica Plain’s wonderful Woodbourne neighborhood, this turn-key Colonial offers three bedrooms, three full, updated baths (including a luxe ensuite primary), a detached one-car garage, and a private driveway. Extensively renovated inside and out in 2019, the home combines classic New England charm with crisp modern updates. The bright main level features hardwood floors, high ceilings, a welcoming living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a modern kitchen with a quartz island, gas range, pantry, coffee bar, an open dining area, and backyard access. A dedicated office or playroom, full bath, and mudroom complete the first floor. The upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with double closets (including a fabulous walk-in) and a timeless ensuite marble bath. The home's other two full bathrooms feature marble tiles and sleek modern finishes. The walkout lower level provides additional finished space ideal for a playroom, gym, or bonus room, plus laundry and substantial storage. Central A/C offers added comfort and efficiency throughout the home. The beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, and irrigated yard—extensively updated in 2024–-features stone retaining walls, a patio, grassy lawn, and a raised garden bed perfect for growing herbs or tomatoes. A one-car detached garage and ample driveway and street parking add to the convenience. Enjoy the amenities of a single-family home in this hidden gem of a neighborhood tucked midway between central JP and Roslindale Village. The home offers easy access to the Forest Hills T (.8 miles), Arnold Arboretum, and Parkman Playground, while numerous shops and restaurants (Brassica and Sophia’s Grotto) are all at your doorstep. Come fall in love with the house and the neighborhood today!
Woodbourne Historic District, located between Centre Street and the Arnold Arboretum, is a historic and residential Boston neighborhood with Queen Anne-era streetscapes and leafy setbacks. The district reads as a compact pocket of late-19th-century houses, where porches, turrets, and shingled gables set a consistent architectural rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Centre Street near the Forest Hills area, where small cafes, bakeries, and local storefronts shape the daily street scene. The Arnold Arboretum serves as the outdoor anchor for walks and seasonal color. Forest Hills Station ties the area to the wider city with Orange Line and commuter rail service.
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Market insights
40 Bournedale Rd · $1,095,000
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,095,000
Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (33% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Mud room
Office
Foyer
Custom-built closet cabinetry
Walk-in closet
Pantry
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Pendant lighting
One fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Tiled bathrooms with shower stalls
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with stone, granite, or solid countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Freezer
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Carpet
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central, forced-air, natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Stone wall
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Asphalt/composition shingle roof
Pale blue exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, medical facilities, bike paths, highway access, places of worship, public schools, and a T station
Electricity and solar
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Tastefully fully remodeled single family just listed in highly sought after Forest Hills area of Jamaica Plain. Conveniently located just minutes walk from Orange Line, shops, restaurants, grocery stores and all amenities Jamaica Plain has to offer. This spectacular 3+ bedroom single family & 2 full bathrooms with detached one car garage and 3 off street parking. Updates includes - brand new plumbing, High Eff. Central Heat/ AC system, Roof, Driveway, custom kitchen with high end finished , bathrooms , walls / floors too many beautiful updates to list. Main level offers an open concept layout with over sized kitchen and a wet bar, and spacious living room w/ attached office, mudroom and full custom bathroom . Upstairs features spacious three bedrooms and a full bath. Laundry room conveniently located in the basement; an open area for a potential future entertainment space. Outdoor features brand new paver patio with hedge of privacy trees. 1 year AHS Home Warranty is included.
The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-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 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building is 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home
Aug 3, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Bathroom
Electrical
Jul 22, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.
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
64% 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
Jamaica Plain, MA • 02130
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Jamaica Plain. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 40 Bournedale Rd
$1,101,711
$6,711 over list price of $1.10M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $1.3M.