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Listing broker remarks

PONDSIDE Single-Family Opportunity! After more than 40 years in the same family, 52 Prince Street is ready for its next chapter. This charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers approximately 1,550 sq. ft. of living space, a generous 4,300+ sq. ft. lot, a standing detached garage, and additional parking - an exceptional combination in Boston. Recent improvements provide a great starting point for the next owner, including refinished wood flooring, freshly painted rooms, and a newer roof approximately two years old. The home retains its classic character with a traditional layout while offering plenty of opportunity to bring your own vision, style, and updates. Living room, dining room, kitchen and extra bedroom/office plus half bath complete the first floor. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a bath and attic access. Ideally located Pondside, in the heart of Jamaica Plain, this home offers convenient access to neighborhood shops, restaurants, cafes, the Arboretum, and Jamaica Pond. Public transportation and nearby routes make commuting to Downtown Boston and the Longwood Medical Area convenient, putting many of Boston’s hospitals, universities, and cultural destinations within easy reach. Whether you are looking for a long-term family home, a well-located city property, or an opportunity to create something truly your own, 52 Prince Street offers a rare opportunity to put your touch on this Pondside gem. Deadline for all offers if any is 5pm 9/15 Pleae see Firm Remarks.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Jamaica Plain

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

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Key details

  • 1,550 sq ft
  • 4,522 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $774 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠6⁠2⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
52 Prince St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02130

Map

Neighborhood: Pondside

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.