3 Atherton St

2,119 Sq. Ft.
$328 / Sq. Ft.
2,119
Sq. Ft.
$328
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Big price drop! Rare opportunity to own a large Jamaica Plain single-family home with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and nearly 2,200 sq. ft. of living space across three floors for under $800K! This timeless home is a freshly painted blank slate, blending historic charm with modern functionality, waiting for the next owner to put their touch on it. A flexible floor plan with soaring ceilings allows for multiple uses for an investor, owner occupant, or commercial/retail space. Previously rented for approximately...Big price drop! Rare opportunity to own a large Jamaica Plain single-family home with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and nearly 2,200 sq. ft. of living space across three floors for under $800K! This timeless home is a freshly painted blank slate, blending historic charm with modern functionality, waiting for the next owner to put their touch on it. A flexible floor plan with soaring ceilings allows for multiple uses for an investor, owner occupant, or commercial/retail space. Previously rented for approximately $5K/month, and has the potentially to be converted to a 2 family home for the next owner to live in and collect rent. The unfinished basement has plenty of ceiling height to convert to finished space. Roof replaced in 2022 and boiler replaced in 2019. Conveniently located moments from Stonybrook Station on the Orange line and Franklin Park this location offers the ultimate in convenience and community.

Property Details for 3 Atherton Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Jamaica Plain
Area
MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 10:50 AM

Property Details for 3 Atherton Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73446435
Days on Market106
Taxes$8,366 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1925
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jamaica Plain Rentals and Sales, Inc., Robert Oteri
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Building Information for 3 Atherton Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,512 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,084 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,387

Property Taxes

$697

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3 Atherton Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
  • Living Area: 2119.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Property zoned as commercial/retail,would need variance to convert to 2 family. There is a small leak above the 1st fl bathroom door. Sold as is.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3398358
  • Assessments: $716,300
  • Book: 58369
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SF
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 3 Atherton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446435

$695,000—
Feb 3, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73446435

—
Jan 1, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73446435

$779,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446435

$819,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446435

$859,000—
Aug 15, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72137852

$605,000—
Aug 11, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603400593

$605,000

+23.6% / yr

Jun 23, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72137852

—
Jun 23, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72137852

—
Mar 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72137852

$639,000—
Jan 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409000451

$285,000

+7.7% / yr

Jan 22, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71599519

$285,000—
Nov 30, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71599519

—
Nov 30, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71599519

—
Oct 21, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71599519

$299,000—
Jan 31, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214147645

$170,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446435

$695,000
02/03/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73446435

—
01/01/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73446435

$779,000
11/13/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446435

$819,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446435

$859,000
08/15/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72137852

$605,000
08/11/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603400593

$605,000

+23.6% / yr

06/23/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72137852

—
06/23/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72137852

—
03/29/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72137852

$639,000
01/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409000451

$285,000

+7.7% / yr

01/22/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71599519

$285,000
11/30/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71599519

—
11/30/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71599519

—
10/21/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71599519

$299,000
01/31/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214147645

$170,000

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Public Records for 3 Atherton Street

Taxable ValueLand$147,500Additions$568,800Total$716,300
Tax Record2025$8,295 ($691 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,885 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,885 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated2015ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:11 P:01014 S:000

Schools near 3 Atherton Street

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
Hernandez K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Egleston Community High School
Public9 to 12

Mendell Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

David A. Ellis 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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Listing Courtesy of Jamaica Plain Rentals and Sales, Inc., Robert Oteri

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