Pending

Price cut: $305K (7/8)

$1,395,000

212 Chestnut Ave, Boston, MA 02130

4beds

2,844sqft

$9,049/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

0.3 Acres Lot

$1,371,000 Zestimate^®

$491/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Extensive green spaceOriginal moldingsTurn-of-the-century mansard victorian homeSurrounded by mature trees

“A haven in the city,” this turn-of-the-century mansard Victorian home is surrounded by mature trees and extensive green space, ready for minor updates or an extensive renovation by its next owner. Currently encompassing 3 levels consisting of 4-5 beds and 2 baths, soaring 12’ ceilings, original moldings, fireplaces, & railings. Updates include’05 kitchen, gas boilers from ’22 & ’10, 200 amp electrical. Additional walk-out studio / 2nd unit at ground level in back perfect for rental income. Rarely does a home on a lot of this magnitude become available in a prime Jamaica Plain location. Sited on a massive 13,263 SF lot, this property is an absolute dream. A+ locale, just a short walk to Stony Brook T, SW Corridor Park, and the Brewery Complex. This is a legal 2-family home but functions as a single family with small studio (recently rented @ 2,200 month). Now showing by appointment, no open houses.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Bedroom 3

Level: Third
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Bedroom 4

Level: Third
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Bedroom 5

Level: Third
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 289
Dimensions: 17 x 17

Living room

Level: First
Area: 266
Dimensions: 19 x 14

Office

Level: First
Area: 42
Dimensions: 7 x 6

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Second Floor

Features

Sitting Room, Office, Study, Bonus Room
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,844
Total interior livable area: 2,844 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,844

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Paved
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Screened
Exterior features: Porch - Screened

Lot

Size: 0.3 Acres
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 1349333
Zoning: 2F-7,000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle,Slate,Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $491/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,435,300
Annual tax amount: $13,566
Date on market: 7/8/2026

Estimated market value

$1,371,000

$1.30M - $1.44M

$5,983/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/19/2026	Pending sale	$1,395,000$491/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73526105 Report a problem
8/5/2026	Contingent	$1,395,000$491/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73526105 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Price change	$1,395,000-17.9%$491/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73526107 Report a problem
5/28/2026	Listed for sale	$1,700,000+82.3%$598/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73526107 Report a problem
6/25/2019	Listing removed	$932,283$328/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/19/2019	Price change	$932,283-0.1%$328/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/18/2019	Price change	$933,561-0.8%$328/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/15/2019	Price change	$941,159-0.1%$331/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/14/2019	Price change	$942,548+1.6%$331/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/10/2019	Price change	$928,112+19.8%$326/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/8/2019	Price change	$774,648+2.2%$272/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/7/2019	Price change	$757,606$266/sqft
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6/4/2019	Listed for sale	--
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$16,621 +21.2%	$1,435,300 +14%
2024	$13,719 +1.5%	$1,258,600
2023	$13,517 +0.7%	$1,258,600 +2%
2022	$13,419 +10.1%	$1,233,400 +8%
2021	$12,185 +4.5%	$1,142,000 +3.5%
2020	$11,655 +5.2%	$1,103,700 +5%
2019	$11,078 +8.6%	$1,051,000 +8%
2018	$10,200 +419%	$973,300
2017	$1,965 -80%	$973,300 +9%
2016	$9,823 +13.3%	$893,000 +24.7%
2015	$8,672 +12.9%	$716,100 +17.2%
2014	$7,684 +2.4%	$610,800 +7%
2013	$7,502 +6.8%	$570,900 +5.9%
2012	$7,027 +1.9%	$538,900
2011	$6,893 +6.6%	$538,900 -1%
2010	$6,466 +3.2%	$544,300 -7.6%
2009	$6,264 -3%	$589,300 +0.1%
2008	$6,456 +2.6%	$588,500 +2.8%
2007	$6,290	$572,300