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Listing broker remarks

This single-family sits across from the wooded lawn of the Eliot Art School, offering a changing outdoor view from the front room through every season. Inlaid wood floors, original windows, and the original front door with sidelights carry the character of the home's early years into everyday life, grounding the interior in a sense of history. The main floor follows a classic layout, with bay windows drawing light into the living room, a formal dining room suited to regular hosting, and a bonus family room at the back that adds flexibility for everyday use. A full bath on this level rounds out the floor. On the second floor, two bedrooms, one with a walk in closet, two full bathrooms and a flex space give the home real breathing room and flexibility. Two additional rooms in the finished attic can function as a guest room, a studio for creative work, an office a music room or more! One of the second floor bedrooms, a bathroom, the flex space and a kitchenette are accessible through a separate entrance, a layout that opens up options for extended family, guests, or an independent living arrangement apart from the main household. Outside, a brick patio anchors the backyard, and the plantings include specimens sourced from the Arnold Arboretum. But the best part about this house is the ideal Jamaica Plain location. The home is close to Centre Street's shops and restaurants, Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and everything JP has to offer. Homes like this, in this location, don't come around often!— Compass

Jamaica Plain

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

About

Key details

  • 2,025 sq ft
  • 2,991 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1905 built
  • $639 / sq ft
  • $9,511 2027 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠2⁠4⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
38 Holbrook St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02130
Deed (Bk/Pg)
45167 / 240

Historic designations

National Register
Monument Square Historic District · includes BOS.10298

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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.