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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 55 Austin Street, a spacious four-bedroom, three-bath Hyde Park home offering comfort, flexibility, and smart energy-efficient upgrades throughout. With a bath on every level, the layout provides exceptional convenience for a variety of living arrangements. The updated kitchen with an island serves as a warm and functional hub for everyday meals and entertaining. The large covered front porch offers an inviting outdoor space to relax, while the private backyard—featuring mature fruit trees—creates a peaceful setting ideal for gardening, gatherings, and seasonal enjoyment. The finished basement presents exciting potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to permitting and local regulations, offering an opportunity for additional living space or future rental income.Recent improvements include a new roof completed in 2022, Mass Save whole-house insulation installed in 2023, newer ENERGY STAR windows, a hybrid hot-water tank, and LED lighting throughout. Conveniently located near the commuter rail, neighborhood shops, and Legacy Place, this home blends residential charm with easy access to transportation, shopping, dining, and entertainment.— Compass

Key details

  • 2,047 sq ft
  • 5,025 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $356 / sq ft
  • $6,073 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠5⁠1⁠8⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
55 Austin St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02136
Deed (Bk/Pg)
18876 / 313

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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.