56 Rutland Square
Boston, MA 02118
$4,950,000 - South End
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.
| Listing ID: | 73446757 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $4,950,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 5,970 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $36,925 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,164 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.04 |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian, Other (See Remarks) |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Boston |
| MLS Area Major: | South End |
| County Or Parish: | Suffolk |
| Postal Code: | 02118 |
| Year Built: | 1860 |
| Cooling: | Other |
| Heating: | Other |
| Lot Features: | Other |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Foundation Details: | Other |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-10-22 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.04 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 11 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Basement: | false |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 5,970 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Parcel Number: | 4141280 |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | R1 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $829.15 |
| Page: | 000 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $829.15 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $4,950,000 |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual, Approximate |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 4,970 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 1,000 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 4 |
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: The Biega + Kilgore Team
617-504-7814
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