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.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,800/mo
279 Chestnut Ave #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
2beds
921sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
No pets
-- A/C
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
Private laundry and storageExposed brick wallBrand new tileWide-plank hardwood floorsSerene primary bedroomNewly installed gas stoveDedicated off-street parking space
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 921 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard
Details
- Parcel number: JAMAW19P01038S008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jamaica Plain
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
12/22/2020 | Sold | $506,000+1.2%$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72750751 | ||
11/11/2020 | Pending sale | $499,999$543/sqft |
Source: Arborview Realty Inc. #72750751 | ||
10/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,999+37.4%$543/sqft |
Source: Arborview Realty Inc. #72750751 | ||
9/15/2009 | Sold | $364,000-2.9%$395/sqft |
Source: LINK #102791 | ||