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Listing broker remarks

Set in a well-connected Allston location near Harvard Business School and Harvard’s SEAS, 43 Hopedale St offers classic Colonial character, 4 corner bedrooms, a fenced backyard, and two-car off-street parking. A large foyer opens to high ceilings and a front-to-back living and dining area centered by a wood-burning fireplace, creating a comfortable main level with flexible space for gathering, dining, or everyday use. Bow windows bring in natural light, while the oversized eat-in kitchen includes a convenient half bath and a glass slider to the rear deck. Upstairs, the second floor features 4 corner bedrooms and a tiled full bath. The unfinished basement offers useful storage today with potential for future finished space, workshop area, home office, gym, or flexible bonus use. A private backyard, rear deck, and side-street setting complete this Allston home close to Harvard, Brighton, Cambridge, parks, shops, dining, transit, and everyday conveniences.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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Key details

  • 1,352 sq ft
  • 3,476 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1903 built
  • $665 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠5⁠5⁠6⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
43 Hopedale Street
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02134
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40484 / 55

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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.