16-18-20 Plainfield St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$2,895,000
Est. $16,472/month
9
Beds
6
Baths
4,212
Sq Ft
$687
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1990
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
8 hours 15 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Aug 11, 2026 • MLS# 73562235 Copied! • Updated Aug 11, 2026

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About this home

16-18-20 Plainfield Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey three-family investment property in the heart of Jamaica Plain. The property consists of three spacious townhouse-style residences. Each offering three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, modern open-concept living spaces, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, updated kitchens, and in-unit laundry. With one garage and one outdoor parking space per unit, modern construction, and strong rental demand, the asset offers an attractive combination of stable cash flow and long-term appreciation potential. Ideally located just minutes from Forest Hills Station, the Southwest Corridor Park, and Jamaica Plain's vibrant restaurants, shops, and green spaces, 16-18-20 Plainfield Street is a premier investment opportunity in one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2026
$2,895,000
Original listing
Office: Block Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $19,604 $1,692,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,604
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,692,900

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Side by Side
Year Built 1990
Living Area 4,212 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Stories 9
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $4,400/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $4,300/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent $4,250/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $12,950/mo
Gross Income $155,400
Net Operating Income $155,400
Cap Rate 5.37%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 9
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $19,604
Assessed Value $1,692,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Buyer To Do Own Due Dilligence. City Records Address As 61 Rossmore Rd. Cash Flow Statement Upon Request. Rents Reflect Leases 9/1/26- 8/31/27. Unit 16: $4, 400. Unit 18: $4, 300. Unit 20: $4, 250.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color light blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Side by Side
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1990
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
4,212 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
9
Levels
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1990
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 9

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling:
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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
Neighborhood School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.8 mi | #251 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.8 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
0.9 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
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
0.9 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
C
Curley K-8 School
1.1 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
Italian Home For Children
1.1 mi
Grades PK-09
F
Ellis Elementary School
1.1 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
1.2 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.2 mi | #739 of 824 | Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
3.7 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.6 mi
Irving Middle
1.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
0.2 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
0.5 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
Meridian Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.4 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.0 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.0 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.4 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
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.9 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Jamaica Plain

16-18-20 Plainfield St, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nick Mishol
Listing Office Block Realty
Office Phone 617-505-3324
Agent MLS ID CN247829
Office MLS ID AN7557
Listing Data Updated Aug 11, 2026 9:41 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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