79 Perkins Street # 2, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$5,000/mo
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About this home
Available NOW! | FIRST, SECURITY, RENEWABLE LEASE | Feast your eyes on this renovated Pondside 4 bed! Gorgeously remodeled this unit has all you could ask for - central AC, custom built eat-in kitchen with cabinetry to the ceiling and stainless appliances, exclusive use washer and dryer hookups IN UNIT (nice!), four spacious bedrooms, three full size bathrooms with BOTH tub and shower (two in bedrooms), living room, central vacuum cleaner, gas heat, beautifully restored original features and off-street parking for one car. Excellent! PRIME location - close proximity to the hustle bustle of Main Centre, Jamaica Pond and MSPCA. And commuting is a cinch with the 39 Bus at the corner of South Huntington, Green Line @ Heath and Orange Line @ Stonybrook a few blocks away. Don't wait. First, Security, Lease until 5/31 or 6/30 next year required. Pet friendly with references.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Sep 4, 2026
$5,000
Original listing
Agent: Rachael Kulik
Office: Insight Realty Group, Inc
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $5,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
6
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(10)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit
$5,000
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OK
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
Central Vacuum
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
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
Or 10/1
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
3 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,500 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
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
Total Parking Spaces:
2
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
C
Curley K-8 School
0.2 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
C
John F Kennedy School
0.4 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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#814 of 825
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
361 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Manville School
0.7 mi
Grades K-12
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 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-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#691 of 825
|
Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
1.1 mi
Grades K-08
F
Ellis Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#818 of 825
|
Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.2 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
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.5 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
Timilty Middle
1.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Meridian Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.0 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
1.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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 Academy
1.6 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
2.1 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
D
Brighton High School
2.5 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
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
2.6 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
79 Perkins Street # 2, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rachael Kulik
Listing Office
Insight Realty Group, Inc
Office Phone
617-522-7355
Agent MLS ID
CN207092
Office MLS ID
AN7488
Listing Data Updated
Sep 4, 2026 7:59 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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