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$565,000

85 Jamaica St # 1, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listed by Elynn Chen
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
993 sqft
Year built
1905

About this home

Situated in the vibrant Arnold Arboretum and Centre Street neighborhood, this sun-drenched, elevated first-floor condo perfectly combines timeless charm with modern comfort. Natural light pours through classic bay windows, accentuating rich hardwood flooring and a fluid open layout that connects the living and dining areas to the kitchen. Ideal for both daily living and entertaining, the home features generous bedrooms, custom built-in bookshelves, and seamless access to a private back patio overlooking a fenced shared yard. Complete with exceptional proximity to public transit, popular dining, and neighborhood shops, this well-appointed residence offers an ideal blend of convenience and quiet retreat.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73593589
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
3
On market date
October 21, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.02 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mission Hill School
0.22 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
223
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Boston
Middle
Washington Irving Middle
1.54 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
133
Student:teacher ratio
6.3:1
District
Boston
High
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.21 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
323
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 3 days -- 122 fewer days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,983 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$113,000 down
$452,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,932
Property tax (est.)$471
Home insurance (est.)$150

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