21 Orchard # 1, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$3,800/mo
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About this home
Nestled on one of Jamaica Plain's most picturesque tree-lined streets, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom first-floor apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and location. The sun-filled open floor plan features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious living and dining area, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinetry, gas cooking, and generous pantry storage. The primary bedroom includes a private en suite bath, while two additional bedrooms share a second full bathroom. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after work on the oversized private wraparound deck overlooking the beautifully maintained yard. Additional features include basement laundry and storage, window A/C units, closet organization system and is an owner-occupied two-family home. Just moments from Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum, and Centre Street's vibrant shops, restaurants, cafés, and public transportation. Tenant pays all utilities. No smoking. Owner prefers quiet tenants. Available October 1st lease to run until August 31, 2027.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Jul 23, 2026
$3,800
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Listed for Rent
Jul 23, 2026
$3,800
Original listing
Agent: Kathryn Grealish
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Listed for Rent
Jul 23, 2026
$3,800
Original listing
Agent: Kathryn Grealish
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,800 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/23/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,800 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/23/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,800 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1991
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Oct 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(11)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer
Security Deposit
$3,800
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1991
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,050 sq ft above grade
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1991
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Italian Home For Children
0.6 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Curley K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#268 of 352
|
Score: 34.8
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
955 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Neighborhood School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#680 of 825
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.1 mi
|
#262 of 352
|
Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
John F Kennedy School
1.1 mi
|
#636 of 825
|
Score: 38.9
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#691 of 825
|
Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Hennigan Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#814 of 825
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
361 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.8 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.4 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.7 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.3 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
0.6 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.9 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.6 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.8 mi
|
#10 of 25
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
3.0 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
21 Orchard # 1, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kathryn Grealish
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Office Phone
617-731-2447
Agent MLS ID
CN215621
Office MLS ID
AN6199
Listing Data Updated
Sep 4, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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