167 Forest Hills St

NO BROKER FEE! Available 9/1. Renovated 4BR | 2 Bath | Period Details | Front & Back Porches | Free On-Street Parking | Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain Welcome to 167 Forest Hills St #3 a recently renovated top-floor apartment in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain, one of Boston's most beloved, green, and community-driven neighborhoods. With four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private porches on both the front and back of the house, gleaming hardwood and tile floors, and period architectural details throughout, this unit offers the rare combination of classic JP character and modern renovation quality. The Unit The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, new cabinetry, a gas stove, and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher bright and fully equipped for everyday cooking. Three of the four bedrooms are generously sized; the fourth offers flexibility as a home office, guest room, or nursery. Gorgeous refinished hardwood and tile floors run throughout, complemented by period details that give this apartment real architectural soul you simply don't find in newer construction. An in-unit washer and dryer makes laundry effortless, and one brand-new bathroom adds a fresh, polished finish to the home. Bookending the unit are two private porches a front porch to watch the world go by and a rear porch for a more private outdoor retreat. Gas heat rounds out the package with reliable, efficient warmth all winter long. There is also a generously sized shared yard for summer cook outs, and even planter boxes where you could show off your green thumb and grow your own vegetables, herbs or flowers. Getting Around Jamaica Plain offers rapid transit on the Orange Line, frequent buses, protected bike paths, and a dense Centre Street corridor daily errands and commutes stay simple. The nearest Orange Line station is Green Street, approximately a 12 minute walk, with the larger Forest Hills Station about the same distance in the other direction. Forest Hills is an intermodal hub serving the Orange Line, the Needham commuter rail line, and more than a dozen MBTA bus routes making it one of the most connected stations in the system. From Forest Hills, the typical ride to Downtown Crossing runs 15 to 25 minutes when trains are running normally. MBTA bus routes 39 and 41 also serve the area, with Route 39 providing direct connections to the Longwood Medical Area and Back Bay Station essential for healthcare and medical professionals at Brigham & Women's, Dana-Farber, and Boston Children's Hospital. The Southwest Corridor bike path also runs through the neighborhood, making cycling into Roxbury, the South End, and Back Bay a practical, car-free option. Parking Free, untimed, no-permit-required on-street parking is available on both Forest Hills Street and Lourdes Avenue a genuine anomaly in the Boston rental market, and a meaningful perk for anyone with a car. The Neighborhood Many consider Jamaica Plain the most diverse neighborhood in Boston, its population representing a tapestry of nationalities and cultures as the old bumper sticker says, "There's Nothing Plain About Jamaica Plain." The green space here is extraordinary. The Arnold Arboretum, established in 1872, is the oldest public arboretum in North America a 281-acre National Historic Landmark with more than 16,000 plants in its living collection, famous for its annual Lilac Sunday each May. Jamaica Pond, an ancient kettle pond and part of Boston's Emerald Necklace, is encircled by a 1.3-mile path for walkers, joggers, and birdwatchers, and hosts outdoor concerts, non-motorized boating, and the annual Lantern Festival. Forest Hills Cemetery, one of the country's premier garden cemeteries, is a stunning and peaceful landmark right at the end of the street. The dining scene directly at your doorstep is outstanding. Brassica Kitchen + Cafe, a James Beard award-nominated restaurant, sits right across from Forest Hills Station known for destination-worthy weekend brunch, spirulina-spiked drinks, and a lively open kitchen with an endearingly ad-hoc parking-lot patio. Third Cliff Bakery, also on Washington Street between Green Street and Forest Hills, has a cult following for its crispy croissants in flavors like Kimchi Cheddar and Guava Cream Cheese, along with Coconut Cold Brew and fluffy Milk Bread loaves. The Dogwood Cafe, right next to Forest Hills Station, is a beloved neighborhood pub with a warm fireplace, dark wood interior, cozy back patio, and a scratch menu that goes well beyond typical bar fare. Centre Street's dining corridor runs the full length of JP, with Tres Gatos a cozy restaurant that doubles as a book and record store among the neighborhood's most distinctive spots. The Footlight Club on Eliot Street, the oldest continuously-running community theatre in the United States, is also right in the neighborhood. The Details 4 Bedrooms (3 large, 1 smaller) | 2 Full Bathrooms Third floor of a 3-family building Updated kitchen: quartz countertops, new cabinets, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher One brand-new bathroom | Period architectural details throughout Hardwood and tile floors throughout In-unit washer/dryer Private front porch + private back porch + shared yard Gas heat Free, untimed, no-permit on-street parking on Forest Hills St and Lourdes Ave NOTE - photos are of Unit 2 however Unit 3 is EXACTLY the same - same layout, same renovation, same kitchen, same appliances, same W/D - just one floor higher in the building. All applications should be submitted using the Apply Now button on this listing. Owners pays for water and sewer and landscaping. Tenants are responsible for electricity and gas. First, last and security deposit due at signing. No smoking. All applications should be submitted online using the Apply Now link on the listing. No broker fee!