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85 Jamaica St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$555,000
Est. $3,771/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
993
Sq Ft
$559
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1905
Year Built
Condominium
Type
47
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 30, 2025 • MLS# 73367310 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HERZIG GARRETT
Mailing Address 85 JAMAICA ST #1, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $511,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,259
CPA Surcharge 1% ($42)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,302

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $511,100 $511,100 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 4, 2021 $576,000 64724/319
Mar 29, 2013 $320,000 51209/207
Dec 2, 2011 $330,000 48743/162

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
993 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

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
47
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 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$559/sq ft
Area Average
$401/sq ft
Difference
+39.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

85 Jamaica St # 2, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Italian Home For Children
0.6 mi
Grades PK-09
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.7 mi | #251 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
British International School of Boston
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
Neighborhood School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
1.0 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
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.1 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-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.2 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
1.3 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.4 mi | #739 of 824 | Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
1.5 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.2 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
0.4 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.4 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.5 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
2.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Total Days on Market

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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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 30, 2025 New Listing Added $575,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
47 days
Price per Sq Ft
$559

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Shao
Listing Office REMAX Executive Realty
Agent MLS ID K8001036
Office MLS ID AN5210
Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2025 10:31 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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