281 Chestnut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain

$699,999

Est. $4,276/month

2

Beds

2

Baths

930

Sq Ft

$753

Price/Sq Ft

1905

Year Built

Condominium

Type

12 hours 50 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 10, 2026 • MLS# 73533860 Copied!

About this home

Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath condo surrounded by trees is conveniently located in central JP, just minutes to Centre Street and only 0.3 miles to the Green Street T. This first-floor unit welcomes you with a foyer and into an open floor plan, with vintage wide-pine floors, bay windows for natural light and beautiful exposed brick. Stylish kitchen features granite counters & SS appliances, with peninsula seating and space for a true dining area. The primary bed offers custom, built-in cabinetry and full bath while the secondary bed leads to a private & shaded rear deck. Enjoy mini-split AC, in-unit laundry, large entry foyer w/ closet + private basement storage. Large, shared back yard & small fenced-in front yard. HOA is pet-friendly, 100% owner occupied w/ strong reserves. Easy rental parking next to building and plenty on street. Live near the heart of the action and walk to the best restaurants, shops, Jamaica Pond, Southwest Corridor Park and orange line!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LAITZ MADELEINE R

Mailing Address CHESTNUT, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 102

Description Condominium

Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $594,400

Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Base Tax $6,116

CPA Surcharge 1% ($51)

Estimated Annual Tax $6,167

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$594,400	$594,400	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Apr 29, 2021	$655,080	65344/335
Nov 30, 2020	$650,000	64277/183
Jan 3, 2020	$520,000	62350/322

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2009.

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000

Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523

Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000

CPA Surcharge 1%

County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Year built	1,905	1,905	✓

Match: geocode_proximity (89.5% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1905

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

930 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Open House Schedule

14

Jun

Sunday, June 14

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

13

Jun

Saturday, June 13

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1905

Living Area 930 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless

Cooling Ductless

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Y

Laundry First Floor, In Unit

Features Closet, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Rented, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,840

Assessed Value $578,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Closet, Entrance Foyer

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: First Floor, In Unit

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905

Effective Year (Renovated): 2006

Structure Type: 2/3 Family, Attached

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless

Cooling: Ductless

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Off Street, Rented, Stone/Gravel

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

281 Chestnut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

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Listed for Sale

Jun 10, 2026

$699,999

Original listing

Agent: Christian Iantosca Team Office: Arborview Realty Inc.

Previous Transaction - MLS #72137761

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Previously Sold

Jul 18, 2017

$539,000

MLS #72137761

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/10/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$699,999	-	-	Original listing
07/18/2017	🏷️ Previously Sold	$539,000	-	-	MLS #72137761

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 10, 2026	New Listing Added	$699,999	—
Jul 18, 2017	Sold	$539,000	—

Market Statistics

Time on Market

12 hours 50 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$753

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$2,840	$578,900

Financial Details

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$2,840

Tax Year 2026

HOA Fee

$300

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