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Listing broker remarks

Tucked away on a quiet side street just steps from the heart of , 21 Starr Lane offers a beautifully updated, low maintenance home in one of Boston's most sought after neighborhoods. Thoughtfully renovated with everyday functionality and clean, modern design in mind, this home provides a comfortable and efficient layout that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The property also features a garage and private driveway, an added convenience that's hard to find in the city. Enjoy being moments from the local shops, cafes, and restaurants along Centre Street, with easy access to Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum of . Nearby Orange Line access, bus routes, and bike paths make commuting to the Longwood Medical Area and downtown Boston a breeze. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of JP's most desirable locations.— Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.

Jamaica Plain

Southwest Boston neighborhood with Victorian wood-frame houses, the Arboretum, and Jamaica Pond.

About

Key details

  • 1,293 sq ft
  • 2,065 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $696 / sq ft
  • $7,772 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠8⁠9⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
21 Starr Lane
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02130
Deed (Bk/Pg)
50406 / 336

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.