55 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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$1,102,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 9, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,611 sqft

55 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,611 sqft
$684/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
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About this House

Lovely home for rent in Jamaica Plain, MA. Great location near restaurants, parks, shops, schools, entertainment, you name it, we have it. It is two blocks from Stoney Brook Station. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one BR has a walk-in closet), and a laundry room. It features an eat-in Kitchen with all new appliances. It has a large living room with enough space for an office/dining. It also includes a porch and a yard. The home has been freshly painted and has all new appliances. It has HVAC, AC, and energy-efficient lighting. Nearby parking is available for a fee. Cats are welcome.
Available August 1, 2025

Owner pays for water. Renters pay for gas and electricity.
55 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,611 sqft single-family home in Jamaica Plain. It last sold for $200,000 on May 22, 2008 (4,573% above the $4,280 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $4,280 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 3, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,102,700, with a rent estimate of $4,325/month.

Home Details for 55 Danforth St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 55 Danforth St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
42 Haverford St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$600,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,468 sqft
94 Wyman St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
08/31/26
3
3
1,642 sqft
101 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
06/22/26
4
2.5
2,004 sqft
27 Hilton Ter, Roxbury, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$530,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,368 sqft
277 Lamartine St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$840,000
12/15/25
3
1
940 sqft
6 Fisher Ave, Roxbury, MA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$467,120
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,311 sqft
3 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$665,000
03/10/26
5
2.5
2,119 sqft
21 Starr Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$660,000
02/03/26
3
1
1,293 sqft
44 Newbern St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,450 sqft
117 Sheridan St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
08/21/26
5
2.5
3,592 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica Plain

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,325/mo
Average rent
$3.1K
$100MoM
Available listings
573
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,280
Jul 12, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,280
May 22, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

Frequently asked questions about 55 Danforth St

  • What is 55 Danforth St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 55 Danforth St in Jamaica Plain, MA is $1,102,700.
  • What is the price history for 55 Danforth St?
    55 Danforth St in Jamaica Plain, MA last sold for $200,000 in May 2008.
  • Is Jamaica Plain a buyer's or seller's market?
    Jamaica Plain is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Jamaica Plain?
    The median sale price in Jamaica Plain is $799K. That is up $35K from the prior month.
  • Does 55 Danforth St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 55 Danforth St in Jamaica Plain, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 55 Danforth St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 55 Danforth St in Jamaica Plain, MA has in-unit laundry.

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