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SOLD · Aug 22, 2025
$1,210,000   Over asking
Asking $1,200,000 · +$10,000 (+0.8%)
42 Carolina Ave, Boston MA 02130
2 units · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,319 sqft · $600,000/unit
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About this property

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!

Property details

Units2
Living area2,319 sqft
Lot size6,653 sqft
Year built1900
Price / sqft$522
CountySuffolk
MLS #73385396

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Questions & answers

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How many units does 42 Carolina Ave, Boston MA 02130 have?

It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,319 sqft of living area, built in 1900.

What is the price per unit?

At a list price of $1,200,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $600,000 per unit.

What is the price per square foot?

At $1,200,000 for 2,319 sqft, that's about $522 per square foot.

Where is this property located?

42 Carolina Ave, Boston MA 02130 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02130.

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Justin Rollo, Broker Associate at Signal Real Estate
Justin RolloBroker Associate, Signal Real Estate · MA Lic. #9534264

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.

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