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
$3,350,000
23 Cumberland St, Boston, MA 02115
4beds
3,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
2,002 Square Feet Lot
$3,241,000 Zestimate®
$974/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningDistinctive architectural characterPrivate gardenGenerous living spacesThree bathroomsTwo parking spacesUpdated systems
- 10 days
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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: $974/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,764,800
- Annual tax amount: $43,596
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
Estimated market value
$3,241,000
$3.08M - $3.40M
$7,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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