Aerial view of Cabot Estate surrounded by woodland

Cabot Estate · Jamaica Plain, Boston

Where the city ends
and the canopy begins

241 Perkins Street, Unit C407 · 2 Bed · 3 Bath · 2,138 SF · Loft Office

$1,250,000

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The Story

Some mornings, the only sound is birdsong

There are places in Boston where you forget you're in a city of 700,000. Cabot Estate is one of them. Pass through the gated entrance on Perkins Street and 23 acres of old-growth woodland unfold around you — walking trails disappearing into the canopy, the sound of water somewhere below, light filtering through leaves that have been here longer than the buildings.

Then, in eight minutes, you're at Brigham & Women's. In five, you're walking the 1.5-mile loop at Jamaica Pond. In fifteen, you're downtown. This is the paradox of C407: a two-level, 2,138-square-foot residence with loft office that feels like a retreat but lives like the center of everything.

October brings the Lantern Parade — thousands walking the pond by candlelight, a tradition since 1984. May brings Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum, 407 lilac plants in bloom across Harvard's 281-acre living museum. Summer brings sailing on the glacial pond, kayaks and paddleboards from the boathouse. And every season, the view from your balcony changes.

The gated entrance to Cabot Estate
Heated swimming pool at Cabot Estate
Jamaica Pond — a five-minute walk from Cabot Estate
Exterior view of Cabot Estate residences

The Residence

Unit C407

Two levels of open-concept living with treetop views from every balcony. 2,138 square feet designed around light, space, and the way you actually live — with a loft office that adapts to however you work.

2

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2,138

Square Feet

$585

Per Sq Ft

Yes

Loft Office

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Open Concept Living

2,139 square feet of open-concept living, dining, and family rooms on one level — the kind of floor plan that lets a Saturday dinner party drift naturally from kitchen to living room to balcony.

Balconies with Views

A balcony off the main level overlooks manicured grounds and treetops. Downstairs, both bedrooms open to a second balcony — year-round views that change with the seasons.

The Loft Office

A loft-level office with an additional room suitable as a den or third bedroom. The kind of flexible space that adapts to however you work and live.

Generous Storage

Four large closets, two tandem garage parking spaces, and a dedicated storage locker. The practical details that make a home feel effortless.

The Estate

A story that begins in 1866

From Boston Brahmin estate to English castle to one of the city's most distinctive gated communities — every chapter of Cabot Estate has been written by people who understood the value of this land.

1866

The Shaw Estate

Quincy Adams Shaw and Pauline Agassiz Shaw, one of Boston's great philanthropic families, purchase the hilltop property and build a Victorian manor overlooking Jamaica Pond.

1921

Samuel Cabot's Vision

Samuel Cabot, owner of Cabot Paints, acquires the estate and transforms the manor into a castle — importing stone from England, adding hand-carved oak paneling, crown molding, and stained glass windows.

1974

A Promise to the Land

Developer Pasquale Franchi establishes a Conservation Restriction, permanently protecting the estate's woodlands, meadows, and natural waterways for future generations.

1986

The Community

The final phase of construction completes the gated community: 158 residences across townhouses and mid-rise buildings, all nestled within 23 acres of protected landscape.

Today

Your Chapter

One of Boston's most distinctive addresses — where a century of stewardship meets modern living, and the city feels a world away.

The Castle at Cabot Estate — historic clubhouse with library, gym, and billiard room

Estate Amenities

Heated Pool & Splash Pool

Exterior heated in-ground pool with children's splash area and pool house with showers. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Tennis Courts

Two professionally maintained courts adjacent to the pool area

The Castle

Historic clubhouse with library, gym, billiard room, and function space — built with stone imported from an English castle

24-Hour Security

Fully gated community with staffed gatehouse and controlled access

Woodland Trails

Private walking paths through 23 acres of protected old-growth forest and conservation land

In-House Services

On-site maintenance, management, and landscaping — professionally maintained grounds year-round

Interior lobby at Cabot Estate
Tennis courts at Cabot Estate
Tennis courts and grounds at Cabot Estate

The Neighborhood

Everything you need, nothing you don't

World-class hospitals in twelve minutes. A glacial pond in five. The Emerald Necklace at your doorstep. Toggle the categories below to explore what surrounds you.

🏥Medical

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital1.6 mi
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute1.7 mi
  • Boston Children's Hospital1.7 mi
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1.8 mi
  • Harvard Medical School1.7 mi

🌿Parks & Trails

  • Jamaica Pond0.3 mi
  • Arnold Arboretum1.2 mi
  • Olmsted Park0.5 mi
  • Emerald Necklace Trail0.6 mi
  • Ward's Pond0.2 mi
  • Olmsted National Historic Site1.0 mi

🍽Dining & Culture

  • Centre Street (JP)0.8 mi
  • Samuel Adams Brewery1.0 mi
  • JP Licks0.9 mi
  • Tres Gatos0.9 mi
  • Coolidge Corner Theatre1.8 mi

🚇Transit

  • Green Line — Riverway0.7 mi
  • Orange Line — Green St1.0 mi
  • Orange Line — Forest Hills1.4 mi

🛍Shopping

  • Brookline Village1.0 mi
  • Coolidge Corner1.8 mi

🎓Schools

  • The Park School0.8 mi
  • Lawrence School1.2 mi
  • John D. Runkle School1.4 mi
  • Manning Elementary1.5 mi

Living Here

A day in the life

This isn't about square footage or finish levels. It's about what Tuesday feels like. What Saturday morning sounds like. What you see when you look up from your coffee.

Jamaica Pond — a five-minute walk from Cabot Estate

Morning

The Loop

The 1.5-mile path around Jamaica Pond before the city wakes. Mist on a glacial pond, a heron standing still, the scratch of gravel underfoot. Then coffee at the corner place that knows your order.

Tennis courts at Cabot Estate

Afternoon

The Grounds

A few sets on the tennis courts, a swim in the heated pool, or a slow walk through the estate trails with the dog. Afternoon light comes through the canopy in sheets — the kind of light that makes you stop walking.

Balcony overlooking the manicured grounds at golden hour

Evening

Centre Street

Jamaica Plain's restaurant row — tapas at Tres Gatos (also a bookstore and vinyl shop), craft cocktails at The Haven, Cuban at El Oriental. The kind of neighborhood place where you run into someone you know.

View from the bedroom balcony overlooking estate grounds

Weekend

The Necklace

Olmsted's Emerald Necklace begins at your doorstep and unfolds for seven miles. Saturday mornings at the Arnold Arboretum — 281 acres, free, sunrise to sunset. Sundays sailing on the pond. October's Lantern Parade drawing thousands to the water's edge.

The calendar of a life well-lived

From lantern-lit October nights to spring lilacs in bloom — the events that shape a year at Cabot Estate.

October (Two nights)

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade

Thousands walk the pond with handmade lanterns — a tradition since 1984. Music, food, community.

Second Sunday in May

Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum

Harvard's 281-acre arboretum opens for its signature spring event — 407 lilac plants, guided tours, picnicking, chalk art, and live performances.

June – August

Summer Sundays in the Park

Free outdoor concerts and movie screenings at Jamaica Pond's Pinebank Promontory. Bring a blanket.

Year-round

Sam Adams Brewery Taproom

Tours, tastings, and barrel-aged beer experiences at the original craft brewery — a mile from your front door.

May – October

Jamaica Pond Boathouse

Sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and SUP yoga on a glacial pond. Operated by Courageous Sailing.

Year-round

Coolidge Corner Theatre & Booksmith

Independent cinema, author events, and one of Boston's best bookstores — a short trip into Brookline.

Where to eat, drink, and be

Two neighborhoods of independent restaurants, craft cocktail bars, and the kind of places that become “your place.”

JP Dining

Tres Gatos

Spanish tapas, vinyl records, and a bookstore — all under one roof

JP Dining

The Haven

Scottish pub with craft beer and a neighborhood soul

JP Dining

Canary Square

Farm-to-table American bistro on Centre Street

JP Dining

J.P. Licks

Boston's beloved ice cream institution — born right here in JP

JP Dining

El Oriental de Cuba

Authentic Cuban cuisine and a neighborhood staple for decades

Brookline

Taberna de Haro

Spanish wine bar with tapas and paellas on Beacon Street

Brookline

Ganko Ittetsu Ramen

Spicy, soul-warming ramen in Coolidge Corner

Brookline

Prairie Fire

Highly-rated American restaurant in Brookline

At a Glance

The details

Asking Price$1,250,000
Zestimate$1,202,400
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms3
Square Feet2,138
Price / Sq Ft$585
TypeCondominium
Year Built1982
HOA$2,874/mo
TaxesBoston residents receive tax exemption
Parking2 Tandem Garage Spaces + Storage Locker
PetsPets Welcome
MLS #73469215

Getting Around

Longwood Medical Area
drive8 min
Downtown Boston
drive15 min
Harvard Square
drive18 min
Jamaica Pond
walk5 min
Green Line (Riverway)
walk10 min
Orange Line (Green St)
walk12 min

Longwood Medical Area

One of the world's greatest concentrations of medical expertise — Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's, Dana-Farber, Children's Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess — all within 1.6 miles of your front door.

Frederick Law Olmsted NHS

Brookline is home to the Olmsted National Historic Site — “Fairsted,” the world's first professional landscape architecture office. The man who designed Central Park designed the parks outside your window.

Schools

Top-rated public and private options in Jamaica Plain and Brookline — from A+ rated elementary schools to the oldest public school in America.

Lawrence School

Public K-8 · 1.2 mi

A+

Niche A+ overall · 13:1 student-teacher ratio · 69% math / 71% reading proficiency

John D. Runkle School

Public K-8 · 1.4 mi

A

Niche A overall · #6 Best Public K-8 in Massachusetts · 12:1 ratio

The Park School

Private Pre-K–8 · 0.8 mi

Top 20%

34-acre campus · 7:1 student-teacher ratio · 80% faculty with advanced degrees

Manning Elementary

Public PK-6 · 1.5 mi

9/10

Top-ranked JP public school · 60% math / 70% reading proficiency

Boston Latin School

Public 7-12 · 3.5 mi

A+

Oldest public school in America (1635) · Niche #1 public high school in MA

The Investment

They're not making more of this

Cabot Estate sits at the intersection of three forces that compound over time: it's one of roughly eight gated communities in metro Boston, its 23 acres are permanently conservation-restricted, and the largest medical campus in New England — 73,000 workers strong — is eight minutes from the front gate. Scarcity, protection, and perpetual demand.

~8

Gated communities in metro Boston

23 acres

Permanently conservation-restricted

158

Total residences — finite supply

Recent sales at Cabot Estate

Median list: $1,255,000 · Avg $437/SF

Feb 20263 bed
$1,300,000
Sep 20252 bed
$900,000
Aug 20252 bed
$919,000
Jul 20252 bed
$850,000
May 20253 bed
$1,100,000
Dec 20241 bed
$700,000

Area condo prices

Median sale price, condominiums

Jamaica Plain
$758K-6% YoY
Brookline
$980K+8% YoY
Boston (citywide)
$1.10M+2% YoY
This unit
$1.25M

Employment Anchor

The largest medical campus in New England is 1.6 miles from your front door

Longwood Medical and Academic Area — Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's, Dana-Farber, Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess — generates permanent, recession-resistant housing demand in this radius. And it's still growing.

73,000

Workers

24,000

Students

3.8M

Patient visits / year

7,000

Job openings / year

In 2025, a new cancer hospital at One Joslin Place was approved — adding 1,310 permanent positions to an area that has added 700+ new employees annually for two decades.

Third-party validation

93

Walk Score

Walker's Paradise

A

Transit

Orange + Green Line

A

Bike

Very Bikeable

A+

Niche

#3 Best for Families

147%

Boston condo appreciation, 20 years

+8%

Brookline median price YoY

98.2%

Brookline sale-to-list ratio

2026 Outlook

  • •Spring 2026 inventory remains tight across Boston — well-priced, move-in-ready homes sell fastest.
  • •The market is "intensely neighborhood-specific." Established communities with amenities outperform.
  • •Longwood Medical expansion creates sustained demand within a 2-mile radius.
  • •Conservation-restricted properties appreciate differently: land scarcity compounds over decades.

Sources: Redfin · Dwell360 · Greater Boston Home Team · Bushari / Compass · Longwood Collective · WalkScore · Niche. Market data reflects publicly available reports through Q1 2026.

See It in Person

Experience it yourself

Photographs capture moments. Walking through the front gate captures everything else — the scent of pine, the sound of wind in the canopy, the feeling of coming home.

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