Let’s Own Boston
Cyclists by the Jamaica Pond boathouse in Jamaica Plain

Boston neighborhood

Owning in Jamaica Plain

Green, artsy and community-minded, "JP" sits between Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and the Southwest Corridor park.

Photo: NewtonCourt · CC BY-SA 4.0

Getting around

Orange Line (Jackson Square, Stony Brook, Green Street, Forest Hills) and the Southwest Corridor bike path.

What you'll find

Victorian single-families, two-families, triple-deckers and many condo conversions.

Local highlights

  • Jamaica Pond
  • Arnold Arboretum
  • Centre and South Street shops

Worth knowing before you buy

Competitive for well-kept homes. Getting fully pre-approved before you tour pays off here.

Ready to make Boston yours?

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