Welcome to Jamaica Plain, MA – Real Estate and More

Located in Norfolk County, Jamaica Plain is one of 23 designated neighborhoods in Boston, MA. The Jamaica Plain neighborhood in Boston is home to parks and natural landmarks that are part of the Emerald Necklace. It is a diverse community that is the home to many college-educated professionals, artists, and political activists. With such an interesting population and geographic location, there are plenty of ways to keep busy in Jamaica Plain.

Here are some exciting spots to eat, drink and explore:

• Sam Adams Brewery – When Jim Koch started selling Samuel Adams Boston Lager on Patriots Day in 1985, he didn’t have enough money to distribute the beer in kegs or six packs, so he sold it in cases of loose bottles, the first batches of which were brewed in his kitchen. Now, it has become is one of the largest American-owned beer companies. Today, the Samuel Adams Brewery offers tours and tastings to visitors at the original Boston location. The unique part about the Boston brewery is that it is essentially a Sam Adams test kitchen where brewers try out new ingredients and brew specialty limited beers.
• Arnold Arboretum – The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is largely self-financed, funding its programs in botanical research, education, and horticulture through a private endowment built and maintained by past and present philanthropy.
• Forest Hills Cemetery – This historic 275-acre burial ground is a Greenspace, arboretum, and home to a beautiful sculpture garden. It is the final resting place of author E.E. Cummings, poet Anne Sexton, and suffragist Alice Stone Blackwell.
• The Footlight Club – The Footlight Club is America’s oldest community theater and has produced performances every year since 1877. Throughout its long history, The Footlight Club has been part of the cultural fabric of Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Tres Gatos – This is Boston’s first full-service restaurant, book, and music store. Their goal is to provide an unparalleled dining and shopping experience based on an innovative menu, friendly and knowledgeable service, and a neighborly atmosphere.
• Ten Tables – At Ten Tables, they take pride in being a true neighborhood restaurant that supports their local partners and provides a welcoming, comfortable environment, no matter where they open their doors.
• Canary Square – Featuring an extensive wine, beer and cocktail selection, Canary Square is the perfect local spot for a quick bite and drinks or a leisurely dinner. This spot is known for classic American cuisine with a creative culinary twist.
• JP Licks Ice Cream – They call it “Homemade Ice Cream” because the ice cream they make is flavored mostly with ingredients found in the home and that could be purchased from your local grocery market, such as chocolate chips, cookies, vanilla extract, all kinds of roasted nuts, seasonal fruits and veggies, spices and so on. Simpler is usually better.

The City of Boston is now called home to almost 6,873,018 residents. Estimated median household income is $78,800. Median home price is $560,300. Boston has a split tax rate; for fiscal year 2017, the real estate tax rate is $10.59 for residential and $25.37 for commercial and industrial properties.

Here are some important links that can help you navigate the City of Boston:

1. City of Boston
2. Boston Public Schools
3. Boston Parks and Recreation
4. Things to Do in Jamaica Plain
5. Boston Elderly Commission – Council on Aging
6. Utilities
7. Guides to Boston