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5 Chestnut

5 Chestnut, Boston, MA, 02108

YEAR BUILT

1850

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,331-1,600 sqft

Description

5 Chestnut is located in Boston, at the intersection of Washington Street and School Street. The building sits in a lively urban area with access to the nearby Charles River. The neighborhood includes parks and public transportation options, creating a vibrant community. Built in 1850, this low-rise building has 1 story and consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,331 to 1,600 square feet. The layout includes 2 bedrooms in every unit, providing ample living space for residents. Prices for these units start at $1,500,000. The building's location and amenities contribute to its value. The building has a lift for easy access and ensures comfort with hot water services. On-site features add to convenience. Residents can enjoy dining at local favorites like Fin Sushi, Willie C's BBQ, and Chila Cates. These restaurants provide diverse cuisine options just a short stroll away. Parks nearby offer green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. This building combines a historic charm with modern amenities. Its manageable size fosters a sense of community among the residents. Being close to the Charles River and parks allows for leisure activities and scenic views. The location offers a blend of urban living with access to nature.

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5 Chestnut

5 Chestnut, Boston, MA, 02108

YEAR BUILT

1850

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,331-1,600 sqft

Description

5 Chestnut is located in Boston, at the intersection of Washington Street and School Street. The building sits in a lively urban area with access to the nearby Charles River. The neighborhood includes parks and public transportation options, creating a vibrant community. Built in 1850, this low-rise building has 1 story and consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,331 to 1,600 square feet. The layout includes 2 bedrooms in every unit, providing ample living space for residents. Prices for these units start at $1,500,000. The building's location and amenities contribute to its value. The building has a lift for easy access and ensures comfort with hot water services. On-site features add to convenience. Residents can enjoy dining at local favorites like Fin Sushi, Willie C's BBQ, and Chila Cates. These restaurants provide diverse cuisine options just a short stroll away. Parks nearby offer green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. This building combines a historic charm with modern amenities. Its manageable size fosters a sense of community among the residents. Being close to the Charles River and parks allows for leisure activities and scenic views. The location offers a blend of urban living with access to nature.

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Description

5 Chestnut is located in Boston, at the intersection of Washington Street and School Street. The building sits in a lively urban area with access to the nearby Charles River. The neighborhood includes parks and public transportation options, creating a vibrant community. Built in 1850, this low-rise building has 1 story and consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,331 to 1,600 square feet. The layout includes 2 bedrooms in every unit, providing ample living space for residents. Prices for these units start at $1,500,000. The building's location and amenities contribute to its value. The building has a lift for easy access and ensures comfort with hot water services. On-site features add to convenience. Residents can enjoy dining at local favorites like Fin Sushi, Willie C's BBQ, and Chila Cates. These restaurants provide diverse cuisine options just a short stroll away. Parks nearby offer green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. This building combines a historic charm with modern amenities. Its manageable size fosters a sense of community among the residents. Being close to the Charles River and parks allows for leisure activities and scenic views. The location offers a blend of urban living with access to nature.

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5 Chestnut Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 111381221902018-12-19
MLS#: 72344076 		Closed$1,500,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1381 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-12-19Closed$1,500,000
MLS#: 72344076
Days On Market190
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Amenities

Living at 5 Chestnut comes with several handy amenities. For residents, an elevator is a fantastic perk, especially in a building that retains its historical character. It makes moving in and out a breeze! You’ll also appreciate having hot water included – it’s one of those little comforts that make a big difference in daily life. Plus, the proximity to public transportation means you can easily explore all that Boston has to offer. If you love a breath of fresh air, a nearby park provides the perfect escape right outside your door.

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Amenities Description

Living at 5 Chestnut comes with several handy amenities. For residents, an elevator is a fantastic perk, especially in a building that retains its historical character. It makes moving in and out a breeze! You’ll also appreciate having hot water included – it’s one of those little comforts that make a big difference in daily life. Plus, the proximity to public transportation means you can easily explore all that Boston has to offer. If you love a breath of fresh air, a nearby park provides the perfect escape right outside your door.

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Parking
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Concierge
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Pool
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Fitness Center
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Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Storage

Storage

Policies

One thing to consider is that 5 Chestnut does enforce building restrictions, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with these policies. Knowing what you can and cannot do in your new home will help you feel more settled and informed, making your transition to condo living as smooth as possible.

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)
5 Chestnut--
168 Chestnut Place Condominiums$750/sqft.$4 /sqft.
12 Clive St$813/sqft.$4 /sqft.
60 Spring Park Ave$756/sqft.$7 /sqft.
38 Rockview St$662/sqft.$6 /sqft.
7 Clive St Condominium$759/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 5 Chestnut.

Meridian Academy

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Private|Grades 6–12
54 Brookside Ave|0.37 miles away

Ellis Mendell Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
164 School St|0.41 miles away

Curley K-8 School

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

Greater Egleston Community High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
3134 Washington St...|0.58 miles away

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
7 Bolster St|0.6 miles away

Rafael Hernandez K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
61 School St|0.66 miles away
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Schools

Meridian Academy

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Private|Grades 6–12
54 Brookside Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Ellis Mendell Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
164 School St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Curley K-8 School

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

Greater Egleston Community High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
3134 Washington St...|Less than 1 Mile Away

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

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

Rafael Hernandez K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
61 School St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
25 Glen Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Nativity Preparatory School

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

Hollow Reed School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
93 Sedgwick St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The English High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
144 McBride St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mission Hill K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
20 Child St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Margarita Muniz Academy

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Child St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James W Hennigan

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

West Zone Early Learning Center

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

David A. Ellis Elementary School

F
Public|Grades PK–5
302 Walnut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Higginson K-2 School

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Public|Grades PK–2
160 Harrishof St|1.08 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.13 Miles Away

William Monroe Trotter K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
135 Humboldt Ave|1.34 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.45 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.49 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.51 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.54 Miles Away

Boston Latin Acadeny

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
205 Townsend St|1.58 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|1.67 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.73 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.74 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

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Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.75 Miles Away

Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center

--
Private|Grades 4–8
515 Blue Hill Ave|1.78 Miles Away

British International School of Boston

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Private|Grades PK–12
416 Pond St|1.79 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

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

Italian Home for Children

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Private|Grades 1–8
1125 Centre St|1.81 Miles Away

The Park School

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Private|Grades PK–8
171 Goddard Ave|1.91 Miles Away

Joseph P. Manning Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
130 Louders Ln|1.92 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.92 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.95 Miles Away

Jeremiah E. Burke High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
60 Washington St|1.95 Miles Away

William H. Lincoln School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
19 Kennard Rd|1.96 Miles Away

Haynes Early Education Center

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Public|Grades EE–1
263 Blue Hill Ave|1.97 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

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Public|Grades PK–PK
333 Washington St ...|2.01 Miles Away

Boston Teachers Union K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
25 Walk Hill St|2.05 Miles Away

Pierce School

A
Public|Grades KG–8
50 School St|2.05 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.06 Miles Away

Maimonides School Elementary Section

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Private|Grades KG–5
34 Philbrick Rd|2.09 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.09 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|2.12 Miles Away

Maimonides

--
Private|Grades PK–12
34 Philbrick Rd|2.12 Miles Away

Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
77 Lawrence Ave|2.18 Miles Away

Brookline High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
115 Greenough St|2.20 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|2.20 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|2.26 Miles Away

Transit

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

775 Centre St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.31 miles away|26 min walk
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Transit

775 Centre St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Back of the Hill

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

100 S Huntington Ave

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Arborway opp Courthouse

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Arborway @ Courthouse

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Castlegate Rd

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Devon St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Brunswick St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Intervale St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

3867 Washington St opp Tollgate Way

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Gaston St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Edgewood St

2.03 miles away|39 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Ingleside St

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Charlotte St

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Clifford St

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

American Legion Hwy opp Franklin Hill Ave

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Irwin St

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

American Legion Hwy @ Franklin Hill Ave

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

American Legion Hwy @ Blue Hill Ave

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

2.14 miles away|42 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ American Legion Hwy

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

185 Columbia Rd

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

American Legion Hwy opp Kingbird Rd

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

American Legion Hwy @ Kingbird Rd

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Angell St

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Harvard St

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

2.33 miles away|45 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Dudley St

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

1200 Centre St opp VFW Pkwy

2.46 miles away|48 min walk

170 Walter St

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

American Legion Hwy @ Walk Hill St

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

144 Walter St opp Mendum St

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 5 Chestnut

Jamaica Plain is a green, historic neighborhood in Boston. The area has large parks such as the Arnold Arboretum and a scenic pond for walking and picnics. This district supports local shops, cafes, bakeries, and a weekly farmers' market. You can visit galleries, community centers, and seasonal events throughout the year. Public transit links the district to downtown Boston, and buses and subway lines run often. The area has public schools, a neighborhood library, grocery stores, and health services nearby. Bike lanes and local roads make short trips easy.

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Neighbourhood Description

Jamaica Plain is a green, historic neighborhood in Boston. The area has large parks such as the Arnold Arboretum and a scenic pond for walking and picnics. This district supports local shops, cafes, bakeries, and a weekly farmers' market. You can visit galleries, community centers, and seasonal events throughout the year. Public transit links the district to downtown Boston, and buses and subway lines run often. The area has public schools, a neighborhood library, grocery stores, and health services nearby. Bike lanes and local roads make short trips easy.

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5 Chestnut Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

15.69%

15–29 Years

23.88%

30–44 Years

25.7%

45–59 Years

15.94%

60+ Years

18.79%

Commute

34.5%

Transit

7.41%

Walk

36.14%

Drive

5.4%

Bike

Housing Ownership

35.96%

Owner Occupied

64.04%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
29.6%
Multi Family
4.69%
Single Person
34.76%
Multi Person
65.24%

Average Income

Household:$8,847,196.25 /yr

Individual:$4,827,901.31 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree25.79%
High School College16.54%
Diploma3.15%
Post Graduate29.57%
Others24.96%
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Education

Diploma3.15%
Post Graduate29.57%
Others24.96%
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