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Listing broker remarks

Located on a tree-lined street in the South End, 13 Wellington Street is a single-family home offering 3,110 square feet across four floors, four bedrooms, and three baths, with exceptional ceiling height and dual east and west exposures that fill the home with light throughout the day. The first floor is anchored by a primary suite with a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath, along with a sitting room featuring built-in shelving and a bay window. The second floor adds two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a home office. The top floor opens entirely to living, with a kitchen, living room, dining area, and back deck with city views. The finished lower level offers flexible space well suited as a guest or in-law suite, complete with its own kitchenette and full bath. A wine cellar, laundry, and ample storage round out this level. A professionally landscaped patio, full-sized private parking, multi-zone air conditioning, and gas heat complete the home.— Compass

Key details

  • 3,110 sq ft
  • 1,980 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $1,060 / sq ft
  • $36,716 2027 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠3⁠8⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
13 Wellington St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02118
Deed (Bk/Pg)
57877 / 209

Historic designations

National Register
South End District
Local Historic District
South End Landmark District· · includes BOS.AC

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.