Elegant - spacious - perfectly situated.Bring your vision to this 3440sf gracious Victorian townhouse in the coveted Saint Botolph neighborhood of Boston’s Back Bay.Set on a serene cul-de-sac, this four-level home offers a charming living room, spacious kitchen/dining area, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a rare combination of tranquility and convenience, just moments from all that the Back Bay and South End have to offer.Distinctive architectural character, decorative fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, a stained glass skylight, generous living spaces, and ample storage provide a wonderful foundation for creating a home that reflects your personal style.The flexible lower level includes a kitchen and full bathroom, offering excellent potential for a private parents’ suite, guest space, home office, or additional living area.Central air conditioning, laundry, and updated systems add modern comfort, while a private garden and two parking spaces provide exceptional convenience.A special home with character, space, and tremendous potential in one of Boston’s most desirable locations—ready for its next chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $350K (10/13)
$2,999,999
23 Cumberland St, Boston, MA 02115
4beds
3,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
2,002 Square Feet Lot
$2,887,200 Zestimate®
$872/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningDistinctive architectural characterPrivate gardenGenerous living spacesThree bathroomsTwo parking spacesUpdated systems
- 56 days
- 1,200
- 94
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Moshe Elmekias 617-835-0988,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-426-6900
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73570245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,440
- Total interior livable area: 3,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,057
- Finished area below ground: 383
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Deeded
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 2,002 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:02395 S:000,3354167
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $872/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,764,800
- Annual tax amount: $43,596
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
Estimated market value
$2,887,200
$2.74M - $3.03M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Price change | $2,999,999-10.4%$872/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73570245 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,350,000+147.2%$974/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73570245 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2000 | Sold | $1,355,000+90.8%$394/sqft |
Source: LINK #23966 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/1998 | Sold | $710,000$206/sqft |
Source: LINK #13237 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,596 +14.7% | $3,764,800 +8% |
| 2024 | $38,001 +5.5% | $3,486,300 +4% |
| 2023 | $36,005 +4.2% | $3,352,400 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $34,547 +8.1% | $3,175,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $31,962 +1.4% | $2,995,500 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $31,517 +3.2% | $2,984,600 +3% |
| 2019 | $30,552 +3.6% | $2,898,700 +3% |
| 2018 | $29,502 +370.5% | $2,815,100 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,271 -76.8% | $2,679,900 +9% |
| 2016 | $27,045 +0.9% | $2,458,600 +11.1% |
| 2015 | $26,796 +7.8% | $2,212,700 +12% |
| 2014 | $24,846 +14.1% | $1,975,000 +19.2% |
| 2013 | $21,773 +12.8% | $1,657,000 +12% |
| 2012 | $19,294 +9.3% | $1,479,600 +7.2% |
| 2011 | $17,658 +6.6% | $1,380,600 -1% |
| 2010 | $16,567 +4.5% | $1,394,500 -6.5% |
| 2009 | $15,860 -2% | $1,492,000 +1.2% |
| 2008 | $16,176 -0.8% | $1,474,600 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $16,303 +4.5% | $1,483,400 +5.8% |
| 2006 | $15,598 +1.4% | $1,402,700 -2.1% |
| 2005 | $15,381 +11% | $1,433,500 +5% |
| 2004 | $13,857 -4.6% | $1,365,200 +6.2% |
| 2003 | $14,520 +47.3% | $1,286,100 +43.7% |
| 2002 | $9,856 +79.6% | $895,200 +114.5% |
| 2000 | $5,489 | $417,400 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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