$1,075,000

5 Martinwood Rd, Boston, MA 02130

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,601 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
4,356sqft lot
1 car garage
$671/sqft
Listed 9 days ago

Property Description

Move right into this single-family JP ranch directly abutting the Arnold Arboretum & Urban Wild! It’s positioned on a private road with a tight-knit community feel yet sits just minutes from Forest Hills station for easy T & Commuter Rail access to downtown. A substantial 2020 renovation included the kitchen, bathrooms, new windows, Hardie board siding & many other thoughtful upgrades. Embrace the heated & insulated one-car garage plus a heated driveway, front walkway + steps—no snow shoveling required!! The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the expansive lower level adds a home office, family room, bonus room, and second full bath. Gas heat plus mini-split A/C systems, full insulation, and 200-amp upgraded electrical. Fenced-in backyard encompasses a stone patio overlooking mature trees of the beloved Arboretum. Don’t miss this rare jewel—only minutes to South & Centre St shops/cafes! Private road is plowed and maintained by City.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 26, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 4, 2026 at 9:07PM
Listing Office:: Arborview Realty Inc. : 617-522-2421
Listing Agent:: Christian Iantosca Team : 617-543-0501
MLS ID:: 73492148

General: Ceiling Fan(s)ClosetRecessed LightingBonus RoomHome Office
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Laundry: In Basement
Basement: FullFinishedInterior EntryBulkhead
Flooring: LaminateHardwood
A/C: Ductless
Heating: BaseboardHot WaterNatural GasDuctless
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: PatioFenced Yard
Style: Ranch
Parking: DetachedGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageInsulatedOff StreetPavedParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
General: FrameConcrete Perimeter

Road/Access: Private Road
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Suffolk

Zoning: 01353862
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: for Gas Range200+ Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Christian Iantosca Team , Arborview Realty Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Boston Teachers Union K-8 School

25 Walk Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Grades PK-8

0.38 miles away

Boston Teachers Union K-8 School

25 Walk Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Grades PK-8

0.38 miles away

Margarita Muniz Academy

20 Child St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Grades 9-12

0.51 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.