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Listing broker remarks

Elegant - spacious - perfectly situated.Bring your vision to this 3440sf gracious Victorian townhouse in the coveted Saint Botolph neighborhood of Boston’s Back Bay.Set on a serene cul-de-sac, this four-level home offers a charming living room, spacious kitchen/dining area, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a rare combination of tranquility and convenience, just moments from all that the Back Bay and have to offer.Distinctive architectural character, decorative fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, a stained glass skylight, generous living spaces, and ample storage provide a wonderful foundation for creating a home that reflects your personal style.The flexible lower level includes a kitchen and full bathroom, offering excellent potential for a private parents’ suite, guest space, home office, or additional living area.Central air conditioning, laundry, and updated systems add modern comfort, while a private garden and two parking spaces provide exceptional convenience.A special home with character, space, and tremendous potential in one of Boston’s most desirable locations—ready for its next chapter.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

South End

Boston's Victorian row-house district south of Back Bay; designated historic district covers 19th-century streetscape.

About

Key details

  • 3,440 sq ft
  • 2,002 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $973 / sq ft
  • $43,596 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠0⁠2⁠4⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
23 Cumberland St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02115
Deed (Bk/Pg)
25039 / 46

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Saint Botolph Street Area Architectural · includes D.15
MACRIS Inventory
Johnstone, T. A. - Potter, J. E. Building

What this means for buyers →

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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.