Tucked away on a quiet side street just steps from the heart of Jamaica Plain, 21 Starr Lane offers a beautifully updated, low maintenance home in one of Boston's most sought after neighborhoods. Thoughtfully renovated with everyday functionality and clean, modern design in mind, this home provides a comfortable and efficient layout that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The property also features a garage and private driveway, an added convenience that's hard to find in the city. Enjoy being moments from the local shops, cafes, and restaurants along Centre Street, with easy access to Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Nearby Orange Line access, bus routes, and bike paths make commuting to the Longwood Medical Area and downtown Boston a breeze. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of JP's most desirable locations.
For sale
Price increase: $96K (8/28)
$996,000
21 Starr Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
3beds
1,293sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,065 Square Feet Lot
$978,100 Zestimate®
$770/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private drivewayComfortable and efficient layoutClean modern design
- 62 days
- 1,609
- 56
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wilbert Berthaud 508-215-9598,
Chinatti Realty Group, Inc. 978-320-3377
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73547892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,293
- Total interior livable area: 1,293 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,293
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,065 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:19 P:01415 S:000,1350657
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jamaica Plain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $770/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $671,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,772
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
Estimated market value
$978,100
$929,000 - $1.03M
$4,156/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $996,000+10.7%$770/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,999-5.2%$696/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73547892 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $949,000$734/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507305 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $949,000-2.1%$734/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507305 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $969,000-2.6%$749/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507305 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+50.8%$770/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507305 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Sold | $660,000+10.2%$510/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73461111 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+3893.3%$463/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73461111 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1993 | Sold | $15,000-57.4%$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1991 | Sold | $35,200$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,772 +12% | $671,200 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $6,939 +7.6% | $636,600 +6% |
| 2023 | $6,450 +8.6% | $600,600 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,939 +2% | $545,900 |
| 2021 | $5,825 +7.2% | $545,900 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $5,435 +7.5% | $514,700 +7.3% |
| 2019 | $5,057 +11.6% | $479,800 +11% |
| 2018 | $4,531 +1224.7% | $432,300 +3% |
| 2017 | $342 -92.6% | $419,700 |
| 2016 | $4,617 +8.3% | $419,700 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $4,264 +7.8% | $352,100 +12% |
| 2014 | $3,954 -0.4% | $314,300 +4% |
| 2013 | $3,971 +4.9% | $302,200 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $3,786 +2% | $290,300 |
| 2011 | $3,713 +6.3% | $290,300 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $3,492 +15.5% | $293,900 +3.3% |
| 2009 | $3,023 +2.5% | $284,400 +5.8% |
| 2008 | $2,949 -3% | $268,830 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,039 | $276,480 |
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Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
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