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Listing broker remarks

***SINGLE FAMILY ALTERNATIVE***A quiet, leafy cul-de-sac between the Arboretum and Roslindale Village is a dream location for many reasons — among them, the rustic stone wall passage into Arnold Arboretum at the end of the block. Inside this upper duplex, the work of an owner who is a finish carpenter shows everywhere. Original gumwood colonnade with tapered entasis columns and glass-front shelving at the base; built-in china cabinet; full wood wainscoting; pinwheel-pattern porcelain tile and and subway-tiled bath kept in great condition. Pass-through pantry, formal dining, sun room ringed by 7 windows, and a kitchen with original shaker cabinets paired with custom matching cabinetry built by the owner. Upstairs, a fully finished suite with milled-and-reinstalled red pine floors, full bath, soapstone counter with sink and storage, and laundry — flexible as a primary retreat or in-law apartment. Oversized deck off the kitchen, garage and second exclusive-use spot, easy street pkg.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 1,750 sq ft
  • 6,486 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $471 / sq ft
  • $11,390 2025 taxes
  • HOA monthly
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠8⁠2⁠8⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
16 Arborough
Unit
2
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02131
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42735 / 233

Map

Neighborhood: Peter's Hill

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.