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.
For sale
$4,950,000
56 Rutland Sq, Boston, MA 02118
5beds
5,970sqft
Est.:
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
- 118 days |
- 2,849 |
- 108 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Biega + Kilgore Team 617-504-7814,
Compass 617-206-3333
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446757
Tour with a local agent
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: 10/23/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,167/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000$829/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446757 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2019 | Listing removed | $4,000+8.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72496468 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2017 | Listing removed | $3,700$1/sqft |
Source: Boston - Metro #72195305 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,700-43.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Resources Boston Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2015 | Listing removed | $6,500$1/sqft |
Source: Boston Trust Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2015 | Listed for rent | $6,500$1/sqft |
Source: Boston Trust Realty Group Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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% |
| 2022 | $37,780 +8.1% | $3,472,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $34,954 +3.1% | $3,275,900 +2% |
| 2020 | $33,901 +3.2% | $3,210,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $32,860 +3.6% | $3,117,600 +3% |
| 2018 | $31,730 +367.9% | $3,027,700 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,781 -76.7% | $2,882,300 +9% |
| 2016 | $29,087 -2.5% | $2,644,300 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $29,834 +8.6% | $2,463,600 +12.8% |
| 2014 | $27,466 +10.3% | $2,183,300 +15.2% |
| 2013 | $24,904 +35.3% | $1,895,300 +34.3% |
| 2012 | $18,408 +8.2% | $1,411,647 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $17,020 +9.8% | $1,330,737 +2% |
| 2010 | $15,499 +7.8% | $1,304,604 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $14,380 -3% | $1,352,800 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $14,822 | $1,351,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$27,040/mo
Principal & interest
$24359
Property taxes
$2681
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- Loading
- Loading
