FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
LevelThird
196 Chestnut Ave # I, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$772,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$879,000
Final Sale Price:
$772,500
Difference:
$106,500 (-12.1%)
Performance Metrics
87.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
131
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$589
Sale $/sq ft:
$517
This property sold for $517 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.1% below the original asking price.
At 131 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$517/sq ft
Area Median
$616/sq ft
Difference
16.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Unbeatable value for this prime location! Beautiful 3-level townhouse in the heart of JP! The private entry flows from the foyer into the kitchen boasting granite countertops and plenty of cabinet storage. The main level is light filled with gleaming floors throughout the dining and living rooms. This open floor plan features a fireplace and access to a private deck. Second floor consists of 2 large bedrooms, laundry, a beautiful fully renovated bathroom, and ample storage. The top floor boasts a massive primary suite featuring a full bath, walk-in closet, and Juliet balcony! Exterior is well maintained by condo association. Pet friendly complex. This unit has one assigned parking spot and the shared visitor spots complete this superb property. Don't miss this ideal JP home: just blocks to the Orange line T, SW Corridor Park, Brewery Complex, Whole Foods, and Centre Street's many restaurants & shops.
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Property History
Market Insights
3.3%
Price Range
112
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Oct 23, 2025
$772,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 112
Listed for Sale
Apr 30, 2025
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Erin Birmingham Anadu
Office: Brum & Company LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | ✓ Sold | $772,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/30/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,900 | $768,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,900
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$483
Monthly
Assessed Value
$768,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1988
Living Area
1,493 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Wood Laminate, Other
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Second Floor, In Unit
Features
Closet, Entrance Foyer
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck, Screens, Professional Landscaping
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,900
Assessed Value
$768,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$483 Monthly
Fee Includes
Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Listed In Public Records As 2 Bedroom. Primary Bedroom In Finished 3rd Floor.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
I
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
112 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1988
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,493 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,493 sq ft above grade
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset - Double
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Stove
LevelMain,First
FeaturesDeck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Carpet, Wood Laminate, Other
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Second Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1988
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Screens, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
3 schools
Mendell Elementary
0.3 mi
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#674 of 824
|
Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#268 of 352
|
Score: 34.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
902 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
1 school
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
Meridian Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 06-09
Greater Egleston High
0.4 mi
F
Greater Egleston High School
0.4 mi
|
#391 of 346
|
Score: 18.9
Same rank as last year
78 students
Diverse
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
196 Chestnut Ave # I, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Erin Birmingham Anadu
Listing Office
Brum & Company
Office Phone
617-953-0191
Agent MLS ID
CN203621
Office MLS ID
AN7293
Listing Data Updated
Oct 30, 2025 6:35 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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