40-40A Newbern, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$975,000
Est. $5,846/month
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About this home
Originally Single Family Urban Living or Income Potential! Steps from the Orange Line. This versatile home works beautifully as a single-family retreat (after modifications to return it to a SF) or currently a two-family income property. Located just a quarter mile from Green Street Station on the Orange Line, commuting couldn't be easier.The property features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a finished basement with additional washer & dryer. A beautifully maintained outdoor yard with fire pit— perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Set on a premium block just steps from Jamaica Plain's iconic Painted Lady Victorian homes. You are also minutes from JP's best amenities: basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields, gyms, multiple playgrounds, a community center, the public library, the SW Corridor Bike Path, the Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and Centre Street's shops and restaurants. If owner occupied, property tax will be $4350 less.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2026
$975,000
Original listing
Agent: David Elliott
Office: David W. Elliott
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $975,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,588 | $694,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,588
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$694,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,754 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Laminate, Marble, Other
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Shingle
Roof
Rubber
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,588
Assessed Value
$694,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Property Contains 2 Parcels 40 40a Newbers St #1901195000 (q1 Re Tax 2168.25) And 57 C A L L St# 1901221000 (q1 Retax 64.79).seller Related With The Listing Agent.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Blue
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,754 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Levels
Multi/Split
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,354 sq ft above grade
400 sq ft below grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Laminate, Marble, Other
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Shingle
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Frontage:
40.00 ft
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Neighborhood School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 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
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#692 of 824
|
Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.7 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
John F Kennedy School
0.9 mi
|
#633 of 824
|
Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
1.0 mi
Grades PK-09
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
1.0 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
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Ellis Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#817 of 824
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
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
Dearborn Middle School
1.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
3.8 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
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
English High School
0.1 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
0.2 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
0.5 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.9 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
1.9 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
2.1 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
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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.9 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
40-40A Newbern, Boston MA 02130
Boston, MA 02130
Listing Information
Listing Agent
David Elliott
Listing Office
David W. Elliott
Office Phone
617-312-5603
Agent MLS ID
BB954776
Office MLS ID
AN7072
Listing Data Updated
Aug 21, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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