Neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain

There are many neighborhoods within Jamaica Plain. Here is a map provided by the Jamaica Plain Gazette that shows the basic outline of the different neighborhoods. The price ranges vary depending on the neighborhood.

The most expensive properties are found in the Sumner Hill, Pondside and Moss Hill neighborhoods, The least expensive would be Egelston and Hyde Square.

For a first time home buyer looking for a condominium in the $300,000 range or lower you would find roughly 900 square feet in the South Street, Forest Hills and Parkside neighborhood. This would be where the typical triple decker condo would exist. A single family in the 400-600 range in the Woodbourne neighborhood or maybe a few streets in the Arboretum neighborhood (Jamaica Street, St Rose Street, St Joseph St) You may also see a single family on McBride or a few others in the South street neighborhood.

The Brewery neighborhood (Brookside) is up and coming and has a lot to offer now that the neighborhood is home to Bella Luna and The Milkyway, as well as, Oola's Cafe and Mike's Gym. For an unlimited education on the neighborhoods and the streets of Jamaica Plain. I'd be glad to chat with you and fill you in.. look back for more information on the neighborhoods as I feature one each week.

Sunny Tree-top Condominium with Downtown Views

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• 80 Aldrich Street, #2,
• Sunny 2 bedroom
• renovated kitchen
• extra large living room
• formal dining room w/built-in
• low condo fee of $150
• pantry w/laundry
• wonderful location between Rossi Sq and W.Rox
• lovely detail and wood floors
• $299,000
• Great views from front deck
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Centre and South Street Redesign

Click on the link above to see the last presentation given July 2010

Why You Should Buy NOW

Miss Laura's on South Street

Went and had my hair cut today... love this little funky shop in JP on South Street... way hip and down to earth and affordable. Good vibe and you can't go wrong.

Affordable kitchen Renovation

Here is our gutted kitchen. We brought it to the studs.

Insulated with new walls

Cabinets going in

more cabinets and walls

Still haven't uncovered the cork floors, lots of lighting to add, some water hook-ups and cabinet pulls... ceiling needs more plaster, etc...

Over all this kitchen was very affordable:

Ikea cabinets: $2850

Appliances: $3000

Cork floor: $750.

Quartz counter: $2700

Sink: 250

vent fan: 290

faucet: 150

Insulation and walls: still figuring out

Labor: still figuring out but should be about $5k

We expect the total to be $13000.

Making Your Own Green Cleaning Supplies is Essential for Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability is critical if we are to keep our planet alive and be healther. The amount of cancer has risen to 1 in 3 since the introduction of over 80,000 different chemicals and products into our lives since WWII.

We need to focus on prevention as much as finding cures when it comes to our health.

Stop using chemicals and return to pantry items to do the cleaning that you need.

Stop buying plastics and Click on the link for a full information and everyday recipes for cleaning in your home.

This was a wall of a property I sold that was an estate sale. Clearly a smoker lived here. The images left behind on the wall from years of smoking left a lot to the imagination. This could have been 3 sibling portraits as babies or high school graduates.

First Time Buyer? HGTV is looking for you in Boston

MY FIRST PLACE, HGTV’s hit series, is coming back for an eighth season and we’re looking for first-time homebuyers (and their agents!) in the Greater Boston area RIGHT NOW! We are looking for fun, high-energy people who are just starting the home-buying process for their first place and would like to share their story with HGTV! Our goal is to capture all the trials and tribulations of looking for, bidding on and buying your first place. Taping takes place this spring and summer. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic buyers with a great story to tell and a desire to share their experiences. Singles, couples and families are all invited to apply! Candidates (including realtors) who complete taping of a My First Place episode will receive a DVD copy of their show so that they can relive their first-time home buying experience for years to come!

If you want more info or application - let me know and I'll send you the contact info.

The Beginning of a New Kitchen

89 for a Walk Score... not to mention.....

Mary Hannon Prudential Unlimited Realty 617-293-8002 26 Custer Street #1, Jamaica Plain, MA Isn't It Romantic? 2 bedroom decorated in soft tones with private patio for intimate dining, woodburning fireplace for cool evenings and.... 2BR/1BA Condo offered at $345,000 Year Built 1905 Sq Footage 802 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2,300 sqft HOA/Maint $132 per month DESCRIPTION Just move in! This sweet 2BR condo is located in a beautifully kept 2 family house on a side street off of South, and is primed and ready to be yours. The layout is welcoming as you enter the LR w/fireplace. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2005 and is well designed with gorgeous granite and stainless. Washer and dryer are right outside the amazing bathroom w/calming ocean colors and glass details. Every bit of this condo was carefully planned, and has been meticulously care for- Live blocks from markets, shops, restaurants, Library, Public Trans, cafés, parks, etc….Low condo fee. First OH Sat 3.20 and Sun 3.21 see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES - Fitness center - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) - Playground OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Blocks to Arboretum and Jamaica Pond - Blocks to Markets, Cafe's, Shopping, Restaurants - Blocks to Bus / Train - Gut Renovation in 2005 - Spa Bath w/jacuzzi, glass bricks - Large well appointed eat-in-kitchen - Living room w/bay window - woodburning Fire Place ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Contact info: Mary Hannon Prudential Unlimited Realty 617-293-8002 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 17, 2010, 6:54pm PDT

'City Feed's Values & The Value of City Feed'

'City Feed's Values & The Value of City Feed' It is a win-win for the community to pay a little more for better local products and have an inviting community setting to enjoy good coffee and conversation and buy items that you can be sure are supporting our local economy. Its worth every dime. Thanks City Feed!