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Listing broker remarks

Beloved Historic Training Field/ Winthrop Square Location - Sunny and spacious three bedroom, two and half bath home offers a roofdeck with city views, a deck off the kitchen, and a juliet balcony. Enter from Park Street or Common Street to an open, combination floorplan of living room with wood floors and a gas fireplace, which connects to the dining room with a bay window overlooking the Training Field, plus a wall of three French doors for added light. The kitchen with gas cooking has direct access to an enclosed deck for outside enjoyment and entertainment. The first floor powder room and coat closet add to ease of living. The second floor bedroom/office has a French Door to a juliet balcony overlooking the park, and ample closet space. A hall Library off of the second corner bedroom, and a full bath, complete the second floor. The top floor showcases a Main Bedroom Suite with 7 windows with views overlooking the Training Field and city, a glimpse of the USS Constitution masts, with light from three sides, plus a walk-in closet/dressing room and a full bathroom. The hallway spiral staircase leads to a roofdeck with expansive sky, city and park views. The lower level offers an unfinished basement plus a laundry room, and ample storage. Garage parking available for rent nearby. Close proximity to the bus and walking to Boston and restaurants and shops.— Boston Portfolio Properties, LLC

Charlestown

Boston neighborhood north of the Charles River; Bunker Hill, Navy Yard, and dense Federal-era streetscape.

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Key details

  • 2,236 sq ft
  • 871 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1810 built
  • $894 / sq ft
  • $22,971 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠8⁠6⁠5⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
56 Park Street
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02129
Deed (Bk/Pg)
21447 / 235

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Winthrop Square

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Neighborhood: Charlestown - Historic Training Field

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.