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242 Jamaica Way

242 Jamaica Way, Boston, MA, 02130

YEAR BUILT

1940

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

19

UNIT SIZE RANGE

715-1,569 sqft

Description

Forestview Condominium, located at 242 Jamaica Way, is a three-story building constructed in 1940. This condominium offers a variety of units with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. The building provides numerous amenities designed to enhance resident lifestyle and convenience. Notable features include access to tennis courts, a golf area, and an inviting pool, ideal for active lifestyles. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby playgrounds, bike paths, and conservation areas, offering ample opportunities for recreation and outdoor enjoyment. The surrounding environment is well-integrated with urban amenities, such as highway access and public transportation, ensuring ease of commuting and connectivity. Forestview Condominium is situated in a location that provides access to various community amenities including a park and house of worship, making it a suitable choice for those seeking convenience and a balanced lifestyle. While unit prices have not been provided, the building's combination of residential options and community features make it a considerable choice for prospective buyers.

Building ImageMLS ID #73095800
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242 Jamaica Way

242 Jamaica Way, Boston, MA, 02130

YEAR BUILT

1940

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

19

UNIT SIZE RANGE

715-1,569 sqft

Description

Forestview Condominium, located at 242 Jamaica Way, is a three-story building constructed in 1940. This condominium offers a variety of units with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. The building provides numerous amenities designed to enhance resident lifestyle and convenience. Notable features include access to tennis courts, a golf area, and an inviting pool, ideal for active lifestyles. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby playgrounds, bike paths, and conservation areas, offering ample opportunities for recreation and outdoor enjoyment. The surrounding environment is well-integrated with urban amenities, such as highway access and public transportation, ensuring ease of commuting and connectivity. Forestview Condominium is situated in a location that provides access to various community amenities including a park and house of worship, making it a suitable choice for those seeking convenience and a balanced lifestyle. While unit prices have not been provided, the building's combination of residential options and community features make it a considerable choice for prospective buyers.

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Description

Forestview Condominium, located at 242 Jamaica Way, is a three-story building constructed in 1940. This condominium offers a variety of units with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. The building provides numerous amenities designed to enhance resident lifestyle and convenience. Notable features include access to tennis courts, a golf area, and an inviting pool, ideal for active lifestyles. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby playgrounds, bike paths, and conservation areas, offering ample opportunities for recreation and outdoor enjoyment. The surrounding environment is well-integrated with urban amenities, such as highway access and public transportation, ensuring ease of commuting and connectivity. Forestview Condominium is situated in a location that provides access to various community amenities including a park and house of worship, making it a suitable choice for those seeking convenience and a balanced lifestyle. While unit prices have not been provided, the building's combination of residential options and community features make it a considerable choice for prospective buyers.

242 Jamaica Way Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed

Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days

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242 Jamaica Way Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 44112712912023-07-06
MLS#: 73095800
Closed$513,000
Unit 3399021822021-12-15
MLS#: 72900102
Closed$510,000
Unit 551569331122021-01-08
MLS#: 72728712
Closed$535,000
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

990 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-12-15Closed$510,000
MLS#: 72900102
Days On Market82
Unit 4
4

1 Beds

2 Baths

1127 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2023-07-06Closed$513,000
MLS#: 73095800
Days On Market91
Unit 5
5

3 Beds

3 Baths

1569 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-01-08Closed$535,000
MLS#: 72728712
Days On Market112
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Amenities

What’s better than coming home after a long day to luxury amenities? At Forestview, you can take a leisurely stroll on the nearby bike path or have a fun day out at the pool with friends. Love the outdoors? The conservation area close by offers a beautiful escape into nature, and if you’re feeling active, the tennis courts and playground are perfect for recreation. When it comes to convenience, Forestview doesn't skimp – with easy access to highways and public transportation, your commute to work or play becomes a breeze.

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Amenities Description

What’s better than coming home after a long day to luxury amenities? At Forestview, you can take a leisurely stroll on the nearby bike path or have a fun day out at the pool with friends. Love the outdoors? The conservation area close by offers a beautiful escape into nature, and if you’re feeling active, the tennis courts and playground are perfect for recreation. When it comes to convenience, Forestview doesn't skimp – with easy access to highways and public transportation, your commute to work or play becomes a breeze.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Pool

Pool

Security System

Security System

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Storage

Storage

Balcony

Balcony

Policies

While every condo has its guidelines, Forestview maintains straightforward policies that ensure a harmonious living experience. Pet lovers will be pleased to know that there are no restrictions preventing furry friends, making it a welcoming space for pet owners.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
242 Jamaica Way--
79 Parkton Road Condominium$746/sqft.$5 /sqft.
90 Bynner$608/sqft.$2 /sqft.
242 S Huntington Ave$737/sqft.$2 /sqft.
246 S Huntington Ave$595/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Huntington Hill East Condominiums$743/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 242 Jamaica Way.

Curley K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
493 Centre St|0.48 miles away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|0.64 miles away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|0.64 miles away

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
7 Bolster St|0.69 miles away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|0.81 miles away

Nativity Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades 4–8
39 Lamartine St|0.95 miles away
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Schools

Curley K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
493 Centre St|Less than 1 Mile Away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
7 Bolster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Nativity Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades 4–8
39 Lamartine St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

William H. Lincoln School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
19 Kennard Rd|1.10 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
333 Washington St ...|1.13 Miles Away

Ellis Mendell Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
164 School St|1.15 Miles Away

Pierce School

A
Public|Grades KG–8
50 School St|1.16 Miles Away

Maimonides School Elementary Section

--
Private|Grades KG–5
34 Philbrick Rd|1.21 Miles Away

Maimonides

--
Private|Grades PK–12
34 Philbrick Rd|1.24 Miles Away

Meridian Academy

--
Private|Grades 6–12
54 Brookside Ave|1.28 Miles Away

Brookline High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
115 Greenough St|1.29 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.31 Miles Away

Greater Egleston Community High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
3134 Washington St...|1.42 Miles Away

Hollow Reed School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
93 Sedgwick St|1.42 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.47 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.48 Miles Away

Mission Hill K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
20 Child St|1.49 Miles Away

Rafael Hernandez K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
61 School St|1.49 Miles Away

The Park School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
171 Goddard Ave|1.51 Miles Away

Margarita Muniz Academy

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Child St|1.52 Miles Away

Community Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
25 Glen Rd|1.58 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.65 Miles Away

The English High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
144 McBride St|1.65 Miles Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.68 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.68 Miles Away

David A. Ellis Elementary School

F
Public|Grades PK–5
302 Walnut Ave|1.69 Miles Away

Higginson K-2 School

--
Public|Grades PK–2
160 Harrishof St|1.70 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.73 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.80 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.88 Miles Away

British International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
416 Pond St|1.88 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.89 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.90 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.97 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.98 Miles Away

Joseph P. Manning Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
130 Louders Ln|2.01 Miles Away

William Monroe Trotter K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
135 Humboldt Ave|2.03 Miles Away

Italian Home for Children

--
Private|Grades 1–8
1125 Centre St|2.08 Miles Away

John D. Runkle School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 Druce St|2.09 Miles Away

Edward Devotion School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
345 Harvard St|2.09 Miles Away

Michael Driscoll School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
64 Westbourne Ter|2.18 Miles Away

Torah Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Williston Rd|2.20 Miles Away

Boston Latin Acadeny

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
205 Townsend St|2.24 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.27 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|2.30 Miles Away

Heath School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
100 Eliot St|2.32 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

105 S Huntington Ave

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Back of the Hill

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

100 S Huntington Ave

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

0.96 miles away|19 min walk
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Transit

105 S Huntington Ave

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Back of the Hill

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

100 S Huntington Ave

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

775 Centre St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

684 Washington St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Beaconsfield - Clark Rd

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Beaconsfield - Beaconsfield Rd

2.06 miles away|40 min walk

Beaconsfield

2.06 miles away|40 min walk

Arborway opp Courthouse

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

Beaconsfield - Parking Lot

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

Arborway @ Courthouse

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

Beaconsfield - Dean Rd Beacon St

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.25 miles away|44 min walk

850 Boylston St

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

3867 Washington St opp Tollgate Way

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Amory Street

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Brunswick St

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Irwin St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Devon St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Clifford St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Intervale St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Julian St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Blandford Street

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Gaston St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Edgewood St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Castlegate Rd

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Ingleside St

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Lawrence Ave

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Babcock Street

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Maywood St

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Moreland St

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 242 Jamaica Way

Jamaica Plain, a diverse and vibrant district in Suffolk County, MA, is renowned for its eclectic mix of attractions and natural beauty. The area boasts the lush Arnold Arboretum and the scenic Jamaica Pond, perfect for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene with numerous galleries and live music venues, as well as a variety of dining options ranging from cozy cafes to international cuisine. Public transportation is easily accessible with several bus lines and the Orange Line, providing convenient commuting options throughout the greater Boston area.

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Neighbourhood Description

Jamaica Plain, a diverse and vibrant district in Suffolk County, MA, is renowned for its eclectic mix of attractions and natural beauty. The area boasts the lush Arnold Arboretum and the scenic Jamaica Pond, perfect for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene with numerous galleries and live music venues, as well as a variety of dining options ranging from cozy cafes to international cuisine. Public transportation is easily accessible with several bus lines and the Orange Line, providing convenient commuting options throughout the greater Boston area.

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242 Jamaica Way Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

13.96%

15–29 Years

31.1%

30–44 Years

22.56%

45–59 Years

13.97%

60+ Years

18.41%

Commute

32.58%

Transit

16.28%

Walk

28.05%

Drive

4.88%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.56%

Owner Occupied

67.44%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
29.73%
Multi Family
3.29%
Single Person
36.68%
Multi Person
63.32%

Average Income

Household:$9,988,913.56 /yr

Individual:$5,429,882.76 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree27.67%
High School College13.32%
Diploma2.9%
Post Graduate36.58%
Others19.53%
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Education

Diploma2.9%
Post Graduate36.58%
Others19.53%
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