56 Rutland Square

$4,950,000
Price
5,970 Sq. Ft.
$829 / Sq. Ft.
5,970
Sq. Ft.
$829
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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....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 Agents

  1. The Biega + Kilgore Team

    The Biega + Kilgore Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    bkteam@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-7814

  2. Alex Blizard

    Alex Blizard

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    alexblizard@compass.com

    P: (508)-838-0409

  3. Alex Biega

    Alex Biega

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    alex.biega@compass.com

    P: (508)-380-2231

  4. Rob Kilgore

    Rob Kilgore

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    rob.kilgore@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-7814

  5. Casey Martin

    Casey Martin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    casey.martin@compass.com

    P: (315)-382-1398

Property Details for 56 Rutland Square

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South End
Area
MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 10/26/2025 04:38 AM

Property Details for 56 Rutland Square

StatusActive
MLS #73446757
Days on Market77
Taxes$36,925 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1860
CountySuffolk County
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Building Information for 56 Rutland Square

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,164 SF

Payment Calculator

$27,203 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$24,125

Property Taxes

$3,077

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Rutland Square

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 5970.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4141280
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 56 Rutland Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446757

$4,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446757

$4,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 56 Rutland Square

Taxable ValueLand$1,491,800Additions$2,010,400Total$3,502,200
Tax Record2025$40,555 ($3,380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,530 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,530 SqFtStories5Lot Size2,164 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:04 P:02693 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Rutland Square

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 2 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Hurley K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Blackstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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56 Rutland Square is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02118. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $4,950,000. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hurley K-8 School, Carter School and Mel H King Elementary. 56 Rutland Square is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 5,970 sqft single family home built in 1860.

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