BIG PRICE DROP! Rare opportunity to own a large Jamaica Plain single-family home with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and nearly 2,200 sq. ft. of living space across three floors for under $800K! This timeless home is a freshly painted blank slate, blending historic charm with modern functionality, waiting for the next owner to put their touch on it. A flexible floor plan with soaring ceilings allows for multiple uses for an investor, owner occupant, or commercial/retail space. Previously rented for approximately $5K/month, and has the potentially to be converted to a 2 family home for the next owner to live in and collect rent. The unfinished basement has plenty of ceiling height to convert to finished space. Roof replaced in 2022 and boiler replaced in 2019. Conveniently located moments from Stonybrook Station on the Orange line and Franklin Park this location offers the ultimate in convenience and community.
For sale
Price cut: $40K (12/8)
$779,000
3 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA 02119
5beds
2,119sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
1,512 Square Feet Lot
$818,800 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 71 days |
- 1,180 |
- 59 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 12:08am
Listed by:
Robert Oteri 978-729-7169,
Jamaica Plain Rentals and Sales, Inc. 617-524-2787
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446435
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bonus Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,119
- Total interior livable area: 2,119 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,119
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,512 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 3398358
- Zoning: SF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $716,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,366
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
Estimated market value
$818,800
$745,000 - $892,000
$5,321/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $779,000-4.9%$368/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $819,000-4.7%$387/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,000+42%$405/sqft |
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| 2/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000+15.9%$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,295 +7.3% | $716,300 +1% |
| 2024 | $7,729 +8.6% | $709,100 +7% |
| 2023 | $7,116 +5.6% | $662,600 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,716/mo
Principal & interest
$3021
Property taxes
$422
Home insurance
$273
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mendell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Hernandez K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Egleston Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
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