Move right into this single-family JP ranch directly abutting the Arnold Arboretum & Urban Wild! It’s positioned on a private road with a tight-knit community feel yet sits just minutes from Forest Hills station for easy T & Commuter Rail access to downtown. A substantial 2020 renovation included the kitchen, bathrooms, new windows, Hardie board siding & many other thoughtful upgrades. Embrace the heated & insulated one-car garage plus a heated driveway, front walkway + steps—no snow shoveling required!! The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the expansive lower level adds a home office, family room, bonus room, and second full bath. Gas heat plus mini-split A/C systems, full insulation, and 200-amp upgraded electrical. Fenced-in backyard encompasses a stone patio overlooking mature trees of the beloved Arboretum. Don’t miss this rare jewel—only minutes to South & Centre St shops/cafes! Private road is plowed and maintained by City.
For sale
$1,075,000
5 Martinwood Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
2beds
1,601sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
4,512 Square Feet Lot
$942,800 Zestimate®
$671/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardie board sidingNew windowsFull insulation
- 16 hours |
- 250 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 13 hours ago
Listed by:
Christian Iantosca Team 617-543-0501,
Arborview Realty Inc. 617-522-2421
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73492148
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Office
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Home Office
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,601
- Total interior livable area: 1,601 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 820
- Finished area below ground: 781
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,512 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1353862
- Zoning: 0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jamaica Plain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $671/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $931,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,253
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$942,800
$877,000 - $1.02M
$3,758/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+177.8%$671/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73492148 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2005 | Sold | $386,989+236.5%$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/1997 | Sold | $115,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,080 +4.1% | $870,500 -2% |
| 2024 | $9,681 +7.6% | $888,200 +6% |
| 2023 | $8,999 +6.6% | $837,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $8,443 +38% | $776,000 +35.4% |
| 2021 | $6,117 +9.1% | $573,300 +8% |
| 2020 | $5,605 +11.6% | $530,800 +11.4% |
| 2019 | $5,021 +7.6% | $476,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $4,667 +568.2% | $445,300 +3% |
| 2017 | $698 -85.3% | $432,300 |
| 2016 | $4,755 -3% | $432,300 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $4,900 +5% | $404,600 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $4,665 -7.1% | $370,800 -3% |
| 2013 | $5,021 +14.1% | $382,100 +13.2% |
| 2012 | $4,400 +2% | $337,400 |
| 2011 | $4,315 +6.4% | $337,400 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $4,055 +10.2% | $341,300 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $3,679 -12.5% | $346,100 -9.7% |
| 2008 | $4,206 -6.7% | $383,400 -6.5% |
| 2007 | $4,506 | $410,000 |
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Est. payment
$6,008/mo
Principal & interest
$5426
Property taxes
$582
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Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
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- 3/10Boston Teachers Union SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Margarita Muniz AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10The English High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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