17 Lourdes Avenue #2 in Jamaica Plain
Prime JP Parkside
Lovely & tucked away 2+ bedroom condominium in JP’s green and hilly Parkside neighborhood.
1053 sqft | 2 beds + Office | 1 full bath | 2 Exclusive (front and rear) Decks
asking $599,000
Tucked off Forest Hills Street is Lourdes Avenue, a horseshoe shaped street lined with Bostonian triple deckers and townhomes, just a sparrow’s hop away from Franklin Park’s Wilderness area. This warm and inviting, natural wood-accented 2+ bed, middle floor unit beckons with its terrific layout, period charm and tasteful updates.
Golden sunlight pours into the southwestern facing living room and shines through the French doors that separate the guest/office space with direct access to the covered front deck.
Extra room for office or guests.
The center dining room, with continuing wood trim and built-in and interior lit china cabinet, transitions into the updated eat-in kitchen and pantry.
Another covered rear deck off the back might be the perfect spot for morning coffee or an al fresco meal in the summer shade.
Two amply sized bedrooms bookend a classic subway tiled bath. Plenty of permit-free street parking. Private storage, shared laundry and patio round out the common space.
Green Street T station is under half a mile from your door with plenty of cafes and restaurants to visit along the way. There are lots of other options for commuting, too: Catch the Commuter Line to South Station or points west and south at Forest Hills Station (0.8 miles). Just down the street is the Southwest Corridor Park, featuring a bike trail that extends from Forest Hills Station to Back Bay. Also within walking distance is the glorious Arnold Arboretum, a 281 acre Boston treasure in all its Olmsted architectural splendor. And, Rt. 203 (a.k.a. Morton Street) is your on-ramp to Dorchester, Mattapan, Quincy, Milton, and I-93/95.
Franklin Park
The Parkside neighborhood has a lot to offer. In addition to the aforementioned Franklin Park, more of JP’s treasured green spaces are just around the corner: Southwest Corridor Park, and Forest Hills Cemetery.
Franklin Park, with its 700+ acres of trails, woods, fields, and parks is worth exploring! Discover this neighborhood gem, tucked away, off of bustling Forest Hills Street.
And, the little known but hugely appreciated, BMS Paper Supply is many area denizens go-to spot for grocery items and produce (but shhhh!).
Also nearby you’ll find delicious eats like Brassica (one of the city’s best), Evergreen Eatery & Cafe, Third Cliff Bakery, or pubs like Eugene O’Neill’s and the soon-to-be-resurrected Doyles Cafe, the very hopping Turtle Swamp Brewing, as well as TWO fitness centers. The legendary Midway Cafe (live music) is just around the corner too.
Off-the-Beaten-Path-Location
Front and Rear Covered Private Decks
Office/Guest Room in addition to 2 beds
Updated Kitchen & Bath
Responsible & Active HOA
Additional Basement Storage
Open House Times
Thursday, April 13th - 11 - 12
Saturday, April 15th - 12 - 1:30
Sunday, April 16th - 12 - 1
Private showings available by appointment on Friday (4/14) and Monday (4/17)
Useful Downloads
About the Home:
FAQ & Disclosures | Floor Plan
Mortgage Rate Sheet | MLS Page
About the Association:
Master Deed | Condo Trust | Unit Deed
Additional Downloads:
Offer Submission Instructions | Trid | Lead Paint Disclosure
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’s rolling hills are 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 Nearby Favorites*
Deep Thoughts JP - A hip spot with a well curated collection of vinyl, CDs, posters and more. They have live music events, too.
The BYTE Shop - Computer repair and a really well curated computer history museum.
Monumental Market - Pastries, coffee, lavender lemonade, anyone? Offering nut-free goodies. And, they carry vinyl!
Brassica Kitchen - The best restaurant in JP? It’s up there. Their fried chicken sandwich is sinful.
Third Cliff Bakery - A reputable, mobile bakery now in its first brick and mortar location. People literally come for miles to line up for its fare, including a wildly creative croissant menu.
Midway Cafe - This place is legendary. One of Boston’s oldest and most consistently rocking music clubs, the Midway offers an array of musical bookings for all tastes, in an unpretentious space where all feel welcomed.
Turtle Swamp Brewing - All of JP’s 19th century storied breweries are long gone, except for the celebrated Sam Adams, and then in 2017, Turtle Swamp opened on Washington Street and has since established itself as popular draw for JP residents with its events, family-friendly patio space and growlers to go. We give their JP Porter a thumbs up!
For Pizza we can’t pick just one: Same Old Place, Italian Pizza and Subs, Ideal? There are too many to list!
Events and Organizations to Explore:
Franklin Park Coalition, Spontaneous Celebrations and W.U.T.E, JPNDC, JP Local First
* Editor’s note: There are so many more tasty and cool 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 the neighborhood.
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