South Boston’s most coveted home, “Big Red”, is now on the market! This 3,810 sq ft Front Gabled Colonial Revival is perched proudly across from Medal of Honor Park, blending historic charm with modern upgrades. The full-width farmer’s porch, custom vintage-style windows, and new shutters offer timeless curb appeal. Inside, the 1st floor features a cozy family room/playroom, a formal living room with gas fireplace and bowed windows, an elegant dining room with bay window seat, and an eat-in kitchen with maple cabinetry and a pantry. The renovated marble bath adds luxury. Upstairs, the stunning primary suite includes radiant marble floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and California closet. Two guest rooms, a renovated family bath with laundry, and a finished attic bedroom/office provide versatile space. Bonus: in-law suite in basement, central A/C (2020), boiler (2014), and 2 years of pre-paid rental parking. A rare opportunity to own a true South Boston treasure!
Property Details
Price:
$2,349,000
MLS #:
73389475
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
South Boston
Listed Date:
Jun 11, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,810
Total Sq Ft:
3,810
Lot Size:
2,178 sqft / 0.05 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Wood, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/ Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
Exterior Features
Porch
Parking Features
Off Street, Leased
Parking Spots
1
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$13,612
Map
Community
- Address56 N St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02127
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Aug 03, 2025
304
Single Family Listed
164
Avg DOM
648
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,805,543
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 56 N St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02127. It is listed for $2,349,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,810 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $617. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $648. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,805,543. To schedule a showing of MLS#73389475 at 56 N St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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