145-7 Chestnut Ave # 2 in Jamaica Plain
School House Rocks
A Charming 1 Bed in Historic Schoolhouse that checks every box!
UPDATE: This home sold in November, 2023 for $475,000 after receiving multiple offers in less than 7 days on market.
Asking $425,000
508 sqft | 1 beds | 1 baths | AC
Right around the block from Stony Brook train station on the Orange Line, the storybook Chestnut Avenue Schoolhouse building is set back from the street on a large lot, surrounded by greenery and fenced for privacy. Inside are 6 condos, and this delightful first floor corner 1 bed is ready for its next chapter.
Pull into the large driveway and park in your own assigned parking space, conveniently located near the building’s front door. The property’s history as a primary school in the late 19th century is evident as you step through the solid wood front door into the entry hallway. Take note of high ceilings and a wide staircase leading to the upper units. Unit 2 is the only unit on this main level and it offers pleasing side yard views through tall windows.
The open and airy living room and kitchen is accented by high ceilings and hardwood floors. On one side of the room, the living room has potential for a multifunctional space for both work from home and relaxation. Opposite, the kitchen has peninsula bar seating and is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & disposal, built-in microwave, and loads of cabinet storage.
At the rear, the bedroom which has a pocket door for privacy, has mini-split A/C, stackable laundry, and en-suite bath with classic white bead board and tiled tub/shower. Bonus built-in upper cabinets above both the bedroom & living room closets provide plenty of in-unit storage. This pet friendly & majority owner occupied association is on top of building maintenance including recent exterior painting, driveway repaving and foundation repair.
The location couldn’t be more convenient: Just two blocks from the Orange Line Stony Brook T station & the Southwest Corridor Park which extends bike paths between Forest Hills Station & Back Bay Station. Artisan convenient store & sandwich cafe, City Feed & Supply is literally around the corner for tasty treats & common staples. Or head up Boylston or Paul Gore to Centre Street where you’ll find many more restaurants, shops, grocers, and pubs. And further still (less than 1 mile from 147 Chestnut) you’ll find the Olmsted Emerald Necklace & Jamaica Pond.
Enjoy Yard Views from Oversized Windows
High Ceilings
Open Floor Plan w/ Dining & Living space
Breakfast Bar Seating
Mini-split A/C
In-Unit Laundry
Dedicated Parking
An A+ Super Convenient JP Location
Open House Times
Showings begin Thursday, 9/21
Thursday, September 21 10AM-11AM
Saturday, September 23 11AM-1PM
Sunday, September 24 12-1PM
Useful Downloads
About the Home & HOA:
Unit Deed | FAQ & Disclosures | Floor Plan
Mortgage Rate Sheet | MLS Page
HOA Master Deed | HOA Declaration of Trust
Additional Downloads:
Offer Submission Instructions | Property Transfer Notification (Lead Paint)
Location, location, location
A little about Jamaica Plain
For starters, locals call it JP. Once a vacation getaway for Boston’s elite merchants in centuries past, Jamaica Plain is now home to a diverse and exciting fabric of community activism, an array of tasty restaurants and other small businesses, and many wonderful green spaces in and around the area. Surrounded by Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, JP is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Boston.
Boston Home Team Favorites*
Tres Gatos - Where else can you shop for music & books while you wait to be seated in a cozy, delicious taperia?
El Oriental de Cuba - A family operated authentic Cuban restaurant with outrageously good sandwiches. Their espresso style coffee is deliciosa!
Brendan Behan Pub - This is where the locals gather, in front, inside, and out back. A JP institution since the late 80s. Grab a late night bite from Food Wall across the street, and bring it over why don’t you?
Chilacates - Authentic Mexican street food. The very first location opened in JP on Amory Street, close to 147 Chestnut! 5 additional locations have since opened. Deeelish.
City Feed & Supply - Two locations in JP. The original “Little” City Feed is around the corner from 147 Chestnut. Locally owned, locally sourced (when/where possible) foods and groceries. They have a yummy sandwich menu (farmer’s lunch, anyone?) and one helluva tasty breakfast sandwich.
Blue Nile - Lovely Ethiopian classics in a warm and friendly environment.
Seed - A locally owned and operated dispensary and social justice museum in the space once occupied by the erstwhile JP Bowl and old Milky Way Lounge & Lanes.
For Pizza we can’t pick just one: Same Old Place, Nemo’s, Il Panino, Ideal? There are too many to list!
The Haven - Boston’s only actual Scottish Pub with a burger so mouthwatering it’s a surprise that it’s legal.
Events and Organizations to Explore:
Franklin Park Coalition, Spontaneous Celebrations and W.U.T.E, JP NDC, JP Local First
* Editor’s note: There are so many more tasty spots in JP and if we listed them all, we’d be here all day. Once you buy this listing from the Boston Home Team, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore this rich and diverse food scene!
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