Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,397 sqft$553/sqft
205 R Chestnut Ave, Boston, MA 02130
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,200 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$553/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

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,...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
  • Listed by: Kyle Kaagan Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Jennifer Fantasia • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Wendy Coke • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 12/03/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72388753

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,525,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kyle Kaagan Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Jennifer Fantasia; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Wendy Coke

Sold By Compass, The Muncey Group

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Property Information for 205 R Chestnut Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,748 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Jamaica Plain
  • Area: MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Garden, Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,200 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2397.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: home is on two parcels taxed separately. taxes include res exempt. public record sq ft does not include space added post renovation.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1349123
  • Assessments: $786,600
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 205 R Chestnut Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72388753

$1,325,000
Sep 26, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72388753

Sep 26, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72388753

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72388753

$1,325,000
09/26/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72388753

09/26/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72388753

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 205 R Chestnut Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$389,600Additions$976,200Total$1,365,800
Tax Record2025$15,816 ($1,318 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,996 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,996 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,291 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2014ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:01012 S:000

Schools near 205 R Chestnut Avenue

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Curley K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Egleston Community High School
Public9 to 12

Mendell Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John F Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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