85 Jamaica St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain

$555,000

Beds

Baths

993

Sq Ft

$559

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1905

Year Built

Condominium

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 30, 2025 • MLS# 73367310 Copied! • Updated Aug 18, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $595,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $555,000
                        

Difference: $40,000 (-6.7%)

Performance Metrics

93.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $599

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $559
                        

This property sold for $559 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 47 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 31 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$559/sq ft

Area Median

$588/sq ft

Difference

5.0%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Discover this sun-filled 2-bedroom condo nestled in the desirable Arboretum neighborhood, offering a blend of comfort and convenience. The open living and dining floor plan creates a welcoming space, complemented by a kitchen with a pantry. Both bedrooms are generously sized. Enjoy the fresh air from your private front/rear balconies and appreciate the added character of built-in shelves in the dining room. This unit also features a new heating system, additional basement storage, and convenient in-building laundry. Step outside to a common fenced yard adorned with mature plantings, creating a serene outdoor space. Relax on the front porch with unobstructed skyline views of Boston. Plenty of street parking avail without the need for a permit. Pets welcome. With its prime location, you're just moments away from Forest Hill T Stop, bus line directly to Longwood Medical, rt 9, and vibrant neighborhood shops/restaurants. Schedule your appointment today!

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Property History

Market Insights

3.5%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓

Sold

Aug 14, 2025

$555,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 49

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 30, 2025

$575,000

Original listing

Agent: Paul Shao Office: RE/MAX Executive Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/14/2025	✓ Sold	$555,000	-	-	Property sold
04/30/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$575,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$6,172	$533,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,172

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$250

Monthly

Assessed Value

$533,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1905

Living Area 993 sq ft

Lot Size 0.02 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Y

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Porch, Balcony

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Off Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,172

Assessed Value $533,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $250 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance

Amenities Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 2

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Some Storm Windows Do Not Open. Original Windows. Off Street Tandem Parking Space Shared By All The Units In Building #83 And #85. Each Unit Gets 2 Months Out Of The Year.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]

Unit/Building 2

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents Master Deed (1)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 49 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1905

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

993 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Y

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905

Structure Type: 2/3 Family

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Balcony

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Off Street

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

85 Jamaica St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Shao

Listing Office REMAX Executive Realty

Office Phone 508-872-3113

Agent MLS ID K8001036

Office MLS ID AN5210

Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2025 10:31 AM EDT

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