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85-87 Tower St., Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$1,195,000
Est. $7,537/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,994
Sq Ft
$399
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
16 hours 55 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 6, 2026 • MLS# 73513498 Copied!

About this home

Incredible 3 family rental property opportunity sited next to entry gate to bucolic Forest hills Cemetery. Enjoy peaceful morning walks through trails, birdwatching with 275 acres of greenspace, art, other treats. 85-87 Tower is fully rented currently with $ 7,800 month in rental income. All units are TAW and have de-lead compliance letter. Units 1 & 2 have tranquil back decks overlooking back yard. 2 car garage + parking for 2-3 cars. Natural woodwork, high ceilings, bay windows, peaceful views of park lands. Truly unique peaceful "country" setting rare in Jamaica Plain. Can be delivered with all tenants for turnkey rental income, or vacancy for owner occupant. Many recent updates - see list attached. Your chance to own the last house next to park like green space offering permanent beautiful landscapes, arboretum like feel. Room for renovations to increase rental income.-Ask about 83 Tower, For SALE separately, abutting parking/ land generating $ 8,265 as rental parking income.

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Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,994 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
3
Levels
3

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,994 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $15,528
Assessed Value $1,240,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

85-87 Tower St., Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Walkability

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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
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.4 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-
Haley Pilot School
0.8 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
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
Italian Home For Children
1.0 mi
Grades PK-09
Neighborhood School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
British International School of Boston
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
1.3 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
1.3 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-34.1 below state avg
489 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.4 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.7 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 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
2.1 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
C
Ohrenberger School
3.2 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
Middle School Academy
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
1.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
English High School
0.6 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
0.7 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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
C+
New Mission High School
2.4 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
2.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.5 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
2.5 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
2.8 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
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👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
May 6, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
May 6, 2026
$1,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Christian Iantosca Team Office: Arborview Realty Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 6, 2026 New Listing Added $1,195,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
16 hours 55 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$399

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $15,528 $1,240,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,528
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,240,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christian Iantosca Team
Listing Office Arborview Realty Inc.
Agent MLS ID TM320683
Office MLS ID BB6566
Listing Data Updated May 6, 2026 11:12 AM 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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