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  • $4,950,000

    56 Rutland Sq, Boston, MA 02118

    5beds
    5,970sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1860
    2,164 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $829/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Architectural pedigreeOriginal rear orielMarble mantelsOrnate plasterworkRich texture and depthTimeless brownstone elegancePocket doors
    Opportunity! Customize your own Rutland Sq single fam or make 2-3 units for the entire family to enjoy. At 22FT wide, this end rowhouse on a Top 10 street is wider than most South End properties. Large enough for garage under or heated parking for 4 cars, it offers timeless brownstone elegance & architectural pedigree. Large enough for an elevator, scale offers grand front to back parlors w/soaring ceilings/bow windows/ornate plasterwork/original rear oriel/marble mantels/pocket doors/wainscoting. A historic residence, it showcases 19th-century craftsmanship rarely still found today. Oversized windows allow for sun to flood the home with light, accentuating the home’s rich texture & depth. Generously scaled living/entertaining spaces flow seamlessly across multiple levels, offering endless potential to blend period charm w/modern design. Don’t buy someone else’s inferior finishes or floor plan, create a bespoke home on one of the most coveted tree-lined Victorian fountain squares.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 26, 2025 at 01:38am

    Listed by:

    The Biega + Kilgore Team 617-504-7814,

    Compass 617-206-3333

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446757

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,970
    • Total interior livable area: 5,970 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,970
    • Finished area below ground: 1,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Lot
    • Size: 2,164 Square Feet
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4141280
    • Zoning: R1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian,Other (See Remarks)
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1860

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $829/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,502,200
    • Annual tax amount: $36,925
    • Date on market: 1/2/2026
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    Estimated market value

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    Estimated sales range

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    $5,029/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    10/22/2025Listed for sale$4,950,000$829/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73446757 Report a problem
    5/9/2019Listing removed$4,000+8.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72496468 Report a problem
    7/30/2017Listing removed$3,700$1/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72195305 Report a problem
    7/10/2017Listed for rent$3,700-43.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Real Estate Resources Boston Report a problem
    2/14/2015Listing removed$6,500$1/sqft
    Source: Boston Trust Realty Group Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$40,555 -0.9%$3,502,200 -6.7%
    2024$40,920 +5.5%$3,754,100 +4%
    2023$38,772 +2.6%$3,610,100 +4%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $28,920/mo
    Principal & interest
    $24506
    Property taxes
    $2681
    Home insurance
    $1733

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: South End

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