23 Union Ave, Boston, MA 02130

No Broker fee
Spacious 3–4 BR / 1.5 Bath in the Heart of Jamaica Plain — Available Aug 1
Owner-occupied. Thoughtfully renovated. Long-loved by tenants who... stayed a decade.

Welcome to one of Jamaica Plain's most livable pockets — a generous, sun-filled apartment in a quiet, owner-occupied 3-family home where the landlady actually lives. Previous tenants called this home for 10 years. That says everything.

At approximately 1,200 sq ft, this first-floor unit gives you real space to breathe: three true bedrooms plus a separate living room and dining room that flex easily into a 4th bedroom setup. Graduate students often use the oversized living room as a primary bedroom and convert the dining room into a lounge — the layout is that versatile.
Updated in 2019, the apartment features a beautifully redone eat-in kitchen with new cabinetry, a fully gutted-and-rebuilt bathroom with new shower, a brand-new half bath, and fresh flooring and carpet throughout. A shared washer/dryer was added in 2021. The building was also newly insulated — a real win for your utility bills.
Step outside to your own private side porch, plus a shared backyard — ideal for morning coffee or unwinding after class.

LOCATION You're surrounded by everything that makes JP special:
* 3-minute walk to Green Street T Station (Orange Line) - 6-8 minutes from Northeastern University.
* 9-minute walk to Centre Street's shops, cafés, and restaurants
* Steps from the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, the Southwest Corridor, and Franklin Park & Zoo
* Close to Sam Adams Brewery, Forest Hills Cemetery, and local co-working spaces

THE UNIT
* 3 bedrooms + separate living and dining rooms (easily configured as 4 BR)
* 1 full bath (renovated 2019, shower only) + 1 half bath (new 2019)
* Renovated eat-in kitchen with new cabinets (2019)
* Private side porch + shared backyard
* Great storage throughout
AMENITIES
* New wall-to-wall carpet + hardwood-style flooring (2019)
* Shared washer/dryer in building (2021)
* Newly insulated — lower heating costs
* Off-street parking available (additional fee)

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
* Utilities not included
* Graduate students preferred; undergraduate students not accepted
* No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes anywhere on property (including porch and yard)
* No pets or aquariums
* No short-term rentals (Airbnb, etc.)
* No waterbeds
* Security deposit + first and last month's rent required at signing

28 years as a JP homeowner. I take pride in this building and take good care of my tenants. Read More