3 Atherton St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119 • Jamaica Plain

$779,000

Est. $4,836/month

5

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,119

Sq Ft

$368

Price/Sq Ft

0.03

Acres

1925

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

67

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$80,000 Listed Oct 22, 2025 • MLS# 73446435 Copied!

About this home

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.

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1925

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,119 sq ft

Total Rooms

8

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1925

Living Area 2,119 sq ft

Lot Size 0.03 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Unfinished

Laundry In Basement

Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $8,366

Assessed Value $716,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Bonus Room

Windows:

Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1925

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

3 Atherton St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

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Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

C-

Hernandez Elementary School

0.2 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2

Dropped 88 spots from last year

-22 below state avg

372 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C-

Mendell Elementary School

0.2 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 147 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

309 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

Ellis Elementary School

0.3 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-33.5 below state avg

391 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

Neighborhood School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-06

C

John F Kennedy School

0.5 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2

Dropped 58 spots from last year

-19 below state avg

399 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

F

Trotter Elementary School

0.5 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2

Dropped 6 spots from last year

-29 below state avg

352 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy

0.6 mi

Grades PK-12

C

Hale Elementary School

0.8 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7

Dropped 281 spots from last year

-16.5 below state avg

162 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C

Curley K-8 School

0.8 mi | #268 of 352 | Score: 34.7

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-23.5 below state avg

902 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

C+

Bridge Boston Charter School

0.8 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 80 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

329 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Nativity Prep School

0.4 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

0.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Mother Caroline Academy

0.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

1.1 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

1.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

2.3 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

2.8 mi

C

Ohrenberger School

4.6 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Timilty Middle

1.1 mi

Frederick Pilot Middle

1.3 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Meridian Academy

0.3 mi

Grades 06-09

A+

Boston Latin Academy

0.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

0.9 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-28.5 below state avg

720 students Moderate

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

1.0 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3

Improved 349 spots from last year

-26.9 below state avg

428 students Less Diverse

Strong AP Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.2 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.5 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

2.3 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

B+

TechBoston Academy

2.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1

Improved 349 spots from last year

-24.1 below state avg

850 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

Newman School

2.6 mi

Grades 07-12

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$779,000 $40,000 (-4.88%)

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Oct 22, 2025

$819,000

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/08/2025	↓ Price Reduced	$779,000	$40,000	-	From $819,000 to $779,000 (-4.9%)
10/22/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$819,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Dec 8, 2025	Price Changed	$779,000	-$40,000
Oct 22, 2025	New Listing Added	$819,000	—

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Days on Market

67 days

Price per Sq Ft

$368

Total Price Drop

-$80,000

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$8,366	$716,300

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