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  • 162 Wachusett St

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    Apartment building
    2-8 beds

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    Lots of closet spaceBig pantryHuge bedroomsHigh ceilingsRenovated kitchen
    No fee! Large sunny 3 bedroom in Jamaica Plain, high ceilings, renovated $3500 / 3br - 1300ft2 Available June 1, this is a big sunny apartment on a quiet street, yet in walking distance of restaurants, the arboretum, trains and buses. The rooms are large and have high ceilings. Renovated kitchen and bathroom. Features: * Renovated white cabinets with quartz counters, stainless steel kitchen appliances, gas stainless steel range, dishwasher, fridge. * Renovated tiled bathroom. * Huge bedrooms. * Lots of closet space, big pantry. * Laundry is free - front load washer and dryer in the basement. * Outdoor patio/backyard. * Pets allowed with landlord approval. Walking distance (7 blocks, half mile) to Forest Hills Station on the orange line where you can catch the MBTA train or the 39 bus to Longwood. Walk to restaurants like Brassica, cafes, the arboretum, and bike the Jamaica Way bike path. Utilities not included. There is a new furnace and water heater so the units are efficient. I am the landlord and there is no broker fee! Owner pays for water, washer and dryer. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. First, last and 50% for security.

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    Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

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    Jamaica Plain (02130) blends leafy serenity with creative energy along Boston’s Emerald Necklace. Residents stroll Jamaica Pond, bike the Southwest Corridor, and wander the Arnold Arboretum’s hills—glorious in fall foliage—while Franklin Park anchors weekend soccer and picnics. Centre Street and Egleston Square offer walkable streets lined with independent shops, City Feed & Supply and Whole Foods for groceries, JP Licks for treats, and a mix of cafes, yoga studios, and the JP YMCA. The dining and arts scene is eclectic—Tres Gatos’ bookshop-tapas mashup, Chilacates, cozy pubs like Brendan Behan, live music at Midway, and tastings at Samuel Adams and Turtle Swamp. Pet lovers frequent Beecher Street Dog Park; families enjoy farmers markets and seasonal festivals. Expect four true New England seasons (snowy winters, warm summers). Orange Line stops at Jackson Square, Stony Brook, and Green Street plus the 39 bus make it commuter friendly to Downtown and Longwood. Recent Zillow trends show a median rent around $3,100, with most listings $2,400–$4,000 in recent months.

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    What schools are assigned to 162 Wachusett St?

    The schools assigned to 162 Wachusett St include Philbrick Elementary School, Boston Teachers Union School, and Urban Science Academy.

    What neighborhood is 162 Wachusett St in?

    162 Wachusett St is in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood in Jamaica Plain, MA.