JP Wow House Tear-Down Project: On The Market For $400K

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA -- The instructions are implicit on this one: This house, built in 1895 hasn't withstood the test of time and there's a significant hole in the roof. It hasn't been lived in for the past two years and is probably in need of a tear-down and do-over. But it's for sale for $400,000.

If you're inspired by its possibility have at it, says the realtor:

• Address: 79 Jamaica St, Boston, Massachusetts
• Price: $399,900
• Square Feet: 704
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1 Baths
• Built: 1895
• Features: Like to Build? CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS: Bring your architect and building department connections to this Opportunity in hot Jamaica Plain! Great location and wonderful neighborhood close to restaurants, shopping, Forest Hills T station, the Arboretum and more! DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY - building and property are all NOT SAFE. This property has not been lived in for more than 2 years and is a tear down or needs extremely extensive work (i.e. there is a large hole in the roof). Part of the JP Neighborhood District Article 55 zoning overlay and the sub district zoned 2F-5000. The lot is non-conforming and would require variances for any type of building to be done. Current building essentially a zero lot line on the right. Prefer cash offers. Sold AS-IS. Buyer responsible to do own due diligence on property.

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