279 Chestnut Ave, Boston, MA 02130
What This Condo Offers
Welcome to 279 Chestnut Avenue #2, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering character, comfort, and prime Jamaica Plain location.
Step into a... light-filled living space with soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and thoughtful architectural details throughout. The bright bay-windowed living room features custom built-in bookcases and flows into a separate dining room accented by an exposed brick wall ideal for both everyday living and hosting.
The spacious eat-in kitchen is a standout, with custom maple cabinetry, a newly installed gas stove, open shelving, and brand new tile. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts! Two well-separated bedrooms provide privacy, including a serene primary bedroom overlooking mature trees. The second bedroom includes a custom closet with a sliding barn door for added style and function.
Additional features include:
Private laundry and storage
Plenty of natural light
Dedicated off-street parking space
Tranquil shared backyard and patio perfect for outdoor dining or quiet relaxation
Nestled on a quiet residential street just minutes from Jamaica Pond, Centre Street, the SW Corridor Park, and Green Street T station
Meticulously crafted by a master carpenter with architectural enhancements throughout, this home offers both charm and practicality in one of JP's most desirable neighborhoods.
Don't miss this opportunity to make 279 Chestnut your home! Reach out to schedule a showing.
Unit 2
- $3,600 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 921 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 31
Condo Features
- Dining Room
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Pond
- Utilities Included
279 Chestnut Ave Condo Unit 2 is located in Boston, Massachusetts in the 02130 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Boston, MA 02130
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable87 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit67 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable82 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Neighborhood Schools
Grades PK-6
Private
Mission Hill School
Grades PK-8
Public
Curley K-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
Meridian Academy
Grades 6-12
Private
The English High
Grades 7-12
Public
Dearborn Middle School
Grades 6-12
Public
Boston Latin Academy
Grades 7-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
MCPHS University, Boston
Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
MassArt
Drive: 6 min (2.6 mi)
Simmons College
Drive: 7 min (3 mi)
Discover Jamaica Central-South Sumner, Boston, MA
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 67, 279 Chestnut Ave Condo Unit 2 has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.4 miles. Transit options include Green Street Station and Stony Brook Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 279 Chestnut Ave Condo Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Lower Neponset River Trail, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Franklin Park Zoo.
Airports
Living in Jamaica Central-South Sumner provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 16 minutes from 279 Chestnut Ave Condo Unit 2.
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