38 Custer St, Boston, MA 02130
23O56a7d827a44c6
23O56a7d8c5e7f12
OFF MARKET

$713,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,053 sqft

38 Custer St, Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain
Est. Refi. Payment $4,255/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 8, 2015 for $420,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$714K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$24K (-3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$298K (+71%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +27% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$718K
August 2026$712K
July 2026$714K
June 2026$733K
May 2026$751K
April 2026$740K
March 2026$713K
February 2026$675K
January 2026$712K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
33 Jamaica St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$875,000
11/07/25
3
3
2,391
27-29 Ballard St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$1,049,000
02/25/26
4
2
2,760
41 Jamaica St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$1,505,000
01/07/26
4
3
2,601
2-2 Brewer St #B, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,117,000
01/09/26
3
2.5
1,621
5 Hampstead Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
06/17/26
5
3
1,836
96 Jamaica St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,148,000
01/09/26
6
3
3,174
2A Brewer St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,490,000
10/31/25
4
2.5
2,168
53 Prince St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,150,000
09/15/26
6
2.5
2,736
30 Allandale St, Boston, MA
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$1,560,000
06/26/26
4
2
2,236
47 Prince St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
03/18/26
9
3
3,818

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
34 Custer St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.01
$1,070,600
3
2
1,400
Off Market
47-49 Saint Joseph St #2, Boston, MA 02130
0.02
$705,400
2
1
858
Off Market
9 Woodman St #3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.04
$604,600
1
1
885
Off Market
36-38 Saint Joseph St #1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.03
$661,200
2
1
1,054
Off Market
29 Custer St #105, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05
$551,700
2
1
799
Off Market
38 Goldsmith St #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05
$603,100
2
1
748
Off Market
35 Ballard St #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05
$635,600
2
2
816
Off Market
43 Goldsmith St #3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.04
$975,000
3
2
1,674
Recently Sold
15 Woodman St #3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05
$659,100
2
1
1,023
Off Market
36 Goldsmith St #1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05
$520,000
2
1
694
Recently Sold
26 Custer St #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.06
$835,000
3
2
1,443
Recently Sold
27-29 Ballard St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.06
$1,049,000
4
2
2,760
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1920
1,053 sqft
$678/sqft

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 38 Custer St, Boston, MA. 38 Custer St is in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood in Boston, MA and in ZIP code 02130. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,053 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1920.
38 Custer St, Boston, MA 02130 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,053 sqft multi-family in Jamaica Plain, built in 1920. It last sold for $420,000 on Jun 8, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2017 with an asking price of $3,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 4, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $713,500, with a rent estimate of $3,341/month.

Home Details for 38 Custer St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 4, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,800
Apr 28, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,800
Price decreased by 1%
Jan 19, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,850
Mar 25, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,600
Feb 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,600

Market trends in Jamaica Plain

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$850K
$51.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$651
$12MoM
Available listings
87
28MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Jamaica Plain

At least 472 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say car is needed

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  • kthrn
    "There are lots of places to walk your dog here, but lots of people have their dogs off leash, so it can be unpleasant and/or dangerous. Many people also have dogs that really shouldn’t live in apartments, so barking is a problem."
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  • Esmerlina Herrera
    "The community give a way toys for the kids and clothes also for Christmas, the have a little pantry that’s they server food and clothes for the kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "I usually don’t need a car. I can walk to stores, restaurants, and doctors. And there are plenty of public transportation options. But for some doctors and some stores a car is more convenient. "
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  • Ekirleis
    "My commute into downtown on the T is very easy and now reliable. Getting around by car is a nightmare due to Wu’s speed bumps. Bike lanes are good but, not well thought out."
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  • Ekirleis
    "Porchfest, Open Studios, JP Music Fest, Lantern Fest, Sam Adams and its Oktoberfest, Impromptu bar crawls. Franklin Park Turkey Trot. Earth Day. "
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  • Annie H
    "It is diverse and has a lot of stuff going on. People are generally very neighborly and I always feel safe. "
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  • Rmmsail
    "5 minute walk to the MBTA then just 20 minutes downtown on the train. Quicker than driving during the morning and later afternoon traffic "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many parks for the kids and plenty of food in the area. Overall safe and well lit during the evening hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love this area! This area is filled with dog lovers and there are plenty of areas to walk your dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live on a main road so my access to public transportation is ok, and I'm no too far from the orange line as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice park nearby with presumably parasite-infested fountain, fantastic ice cream, dogs seem friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "Family oriented, LGBTQ friendly, healthy eateries, artsy, easy to navigate through, lots of public transportation options, local events and lots of green spaces."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone like dogs here we have a lot parks and place to walk then .is a very friendly dog area all dogs welcomed."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very dog friendly, with the Southwest Corridor Park connecting to several other green spaces."
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly and incredibly welcoming. Excellent place for just about everyone. The parks and open spaces are a refreshing sight in the middle of the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of places to walk and run around the area so they would like it. There is also a good amount of nature around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "parents should be mindful of thickly rural areas. Busy intersections. Nice neighborhood with huge backyards good schools great public transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "Low property taxes are offset by the need to send your kids to private schools. Great neighborhood for adults but kids can feel “trapped” in their houses. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A friendly diverse community nested in the greenest area in Boston. A community of foodies with a high concentration of high quality and diverse restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy, forest hills train stop is right near my apartment. Orange line. Also have green street and stonybrook in JP"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of playgrounds around and a nice elementary school community. JP is a very popular neighborhood for people with young kids."
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  • Estrella F.
    "well I for starters I've lived here for more than 10 yrs an I feel safe for the most part,I have 9 grandchildren that has been raised here in this neighborhood an they love it feel good in the area Thr commute is Great it's practically is like door to door service.i love to commute never miss a bus because for the part they are on time praise the Lord for that an everything else in life"
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  • Unaflor8
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time, esp behind green st bike path. Lots of dogs around, people also bring their dogs to the arboretum. "
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  • Tyler W.
    "Group events at the park near stony brook station with small social gatherings & local eateries hosting social events "
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  • Estrella F.
    "Hi it's ok to live here people look after children that parents just send outside with out no supervision I do look after my grandkids an other people kids out of living room. window everybody knows me around here people like that parents should be more focused on their own kids. their is alot of parks around to take your children an Grandkids too.i think J.P is one of best neighborhoods to live in "
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  • Kieon S.
    "bad for dogs that don't like seeing other dogs, sometimes people don't pick up after their dogs otherwise pretty great"
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  • Tanisha R.
    "I've lived in the area almost four years now, and other than the fire departments sirens late night. It's pretty quiet. Decent Basic needs shopping, and overall nice area."
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  • Koral H.
    "Great place to own dogs as long as you pick up after your self and curb your dog some of my neighborhoods dislike win dogs pee on their grass "
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  • Fred
    "JP exemplifies an urban community that embraces diversity. There is a strong representation of persons who champion social issues. Corporate hegemony is strongly discouraged."
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  • Kelsey V.
    "Options available wherever you are both train and bus. You can walk to the train stations or get on a bus."
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  • Sharon
    "I love jp sometimes, lots of shootings in the hood though. But it’s really nice in the nice places. I love the fact that the stores are so close, the park, the Everything "
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  • Megobrien27
    "I just moved here and I love it. Super friendly neighbors, a lot of young families and tons of green space. "
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  • Armando O.
    "Diverse , Full of Great restaurants. Schools close to home. We have the arboretum as our play ground and exercise location."
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  • Madeepooh
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and have not left. My kids are also here growing up in JP. So convenient to everything! "
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  • Madeepooh
    "Great trains station very close by. Really no need for a car around here. Lots of families. Lots of good small company stores "
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  • Jsb0050
    "Forest Hills Station has commuter rail in addition to orange line. Super quick and easy commute to my office in Back Bay. "
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  • Qawray
    "everything. a rt, music, food, festivals, diversity, mbta..., bike lanes, easy out of town, not easy to get in. micro brewery, the famous JP Licks."
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  • Sarah G.
    "JP has tons of parks and family oriented spaces which is great. Everyone that I’ve met here is very friendly, too."
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  • Kayla P.
    "I love living in Jamaica Plain! It’s so accessible to the city but feels like you can get away from the city walking the pond "
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  • Vee
    " this is an art community we have a Samuel Adams Brewery we run music in the park we have Trails biking tennis courts cute little shops great places to eat it's just a wonderful area"
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Frequently asked questions about 38 Custer St

  • What is 38 Custer St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 38 Custer St in Boston, MA is $713,500.
  • What is the price history for 38 Custer St?
    38 Custer St in Boston, MA last sold for $420,000 in June 2015.
  • Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?
    Boston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Boston?
    The median sale price in Boston is $850K. That is up $51.25K from the prior month.
  • Does 38 Custer St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 38 Custer St in Boston, MA has in-unit laundry.

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