This is a rare opportunity to own a two-family home on an oversized lot in one of Jamaica Plain’s most desirable neighborhoods. Live in one unit & rent the other, collect rent from both, or transform this property into your dream home! Both gas heating systems & the roof are less than 10 years old, & both hot water heaters were replaced in the last 2 years. The property offers parking for 6 cars & an incredible outdoor space—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or possible future expansion. Unit 1 is a charming & efficient 2-bedroom w/ an eat-in kitchen. Unit 2 spans two levels and features an open living/dining room, a bedroom, & an office. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious suite w/ vaulted ceilings, ample closet space, + direct access to a huge composite deck overlooking the expansive backyard. Pickleball & tennis courts are at the top of the street along w/ JP’s hip restaurants, cafes & shops. Minutes to the Orange line & SW Corridor - A+ LOCATION with fantastic rental history!
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,319 sqft |
| Lot size | 6,653 sqft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Price / sqft | $522 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73385396 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,319 sqft of living area, built in 1900.
At a list price of $1,200,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $600,000 per unit.
At $1,200,000 for 2,319 sqft, that's about $522 per square foot.
42 Carolina Ave, Boston MA 02130 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02130.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.