
38 Holbrook St Boston — Photo 1 of 42
$1,295,000
Investment Analysis — 38 Holbrook St
Boston, MA 02130 — Jamaica Plain
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 02130 carries an estimated $4,510/mo in gross rent — about a 2.44% cap rate and $31,620/yr in estimated NOI at the $1,295,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
4
Baths
3
SqFt
2,025
Style
Single Family
Built
1905
This Jamaica Plain single-family sits across from the wooded lawn of the Eliot Art School, offering a changing outdoor view from the front room through every season. Inlaid wood floors, original windows, and the original front door with sidelights carry the character of the home's early years into everyday life, grounding the interior in a sense of history. The main floor follows a classic layout, with bay windows drawing light into the living room, a formal dining room suited to regular hosting, and a bonus family room at the back that adds flexibility for everyday use. A full bath on this level rounds out the floor. On the second floor, two bedrooms, one with a walk in closet, two full bathrooms and a flex space give the home real breathing room and flexibility. Two additional rooms in the finished attic can function as a guest room, a studio for creative work, an office a music room or more! One of the second floor bedrooms, a bathroom, the flex space and a kitchenette are accessible through a separate entrance, a layout that opens up options for extended family, guests, or an independent living arrangement apart from the main household. Outside, a brick patio anchors the backyard, and the plantings include specimens sourced from the Arnold Arboretum. But the best part about this house is the ideal Jamaica Plain location. The home is close to Centre Street's shops and restaurants, Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and everything JP has to offer. Homes like this, in this location, don't come around often!
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,025 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 2,991 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73581241