Rare opportunity to become the fourth steward of this meticulously maintained 1880s Victorian, lovingly cared for by just three families. Rich in history & timeless craftsmanship, this 4-bedroom 1 and 2 half bathroom home features beautiful hardwood floors, soaring 9.6″ ceilings, abundant natural light & original architectural details throughout. A full unfinished walk-up attic w hardwood floors & cedar closet offers expansion potential, while the walk-out basement includes a dedicated office space. Enjoy a charming gazebo, detached 2-car garage & an expansive lot w mature gardens, flowering Japanese cherry trees, extending all the way to Beaver Street. Conveniently located near the MBTA commuter rail w an approx 20-minute ride to South Station, nearby tennis courts, playground, baseball field, hockey rink, plus parks, trails, shopping, dining & top-rated schools. A truly special legacy property ready for its next chapter. Tour Sat 7/11 10:30-12:30, Sun 1-2:30
Property Details
Price:
$999,900
MLS #:
73544855
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
hydepark
Listed Date:
Jul 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,271
Total Sq Ft:
2,271
Lot Size:
15,726 sqft / 0.36 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1880
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Schools
Elementary School:
Boston Public
Middle School:
Boston Public
High School:
Boston Public
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2271
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Bathroom – Half, Lighting – Overhead, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available – Unknown
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Victorian
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5
Open Parking YN
1
Other Structures
Gazebo
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Covered
Roof
Shingle
View
Scenic View(s)
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$8,510
Map
Community
- Address81 Child St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02136
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
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Jul 24, 2026
373
Single Family Listed
120
Avg DOM
686
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,908,459
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 81 Child St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02136. It is listed for $999,900 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,271 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1880. The current price per square foot is $440. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $686. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,908,459. To schedule a showing of MLS#73544855 at 81 Child St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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81 Child St
Boston, MA