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Listing broker remarks

TWO PARCELS OF LAND that include a single family home and an adjacent level lot in the Woodbourne neighborhood of . Adorned by mature trees and plantings, this well-preserved residence features classic details such as a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring, moldings and trim. Upstairs offers 4 comfortable bedrooms, full bath, walk up attic (unfinished), while the lower level includes a flexible space for a home office, guest area, or movie nights, complete with a full bath & laundry. A shared driveway leads to a private two-car garage with electricity, and one additional parking spot. Street parking is plentiful. Step outside to a truly magical yard and garden oasis with mature perennial beds, manicured hedges, expansive yard and storage shed, perfect for relaxation, entertaining or quiet reflection. ADU potential. **Adjacent potentially buildable lot is offered as part of this sale. Buyers and agents to perform all due diligence.**— Massachusetts Prime Realty LLC

Jamaica Plain

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

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Key details

  • 2,136 sq ft
  • 4,839 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1924 built
  • $585 / sq ft
  • $6,014 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠9⁠7⁠5⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
43 Southbourne Rd
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02130

Historic designations

National Register
Goodway, John S. House · includes BOS.RG

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Woodbourne

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.