For sale

Price cut: $25K (7/27)

$865,000

551 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

4beds

1,850sqft

$5,492/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

2,612 Square Feet Lot

$838,700 Zestimate^®

$468/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large gardenHardwood floorsHigh ceilingsAbundance of natural light

Excellent Location & Incredible Potential! Property will be delivered Fully Furnished! Don't miss this beautifully remodeled and meticulously maintained home in the heart of East Boston. High ceilings, hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light, the property boasts spacious bedrooms with expansive closets. 2 full and 1 half baths, and private balconies on both levels. The massive basement offers high ceilings, windows, and a walk-out door leading to a large garden. Perfectly situated just blocks from the blue line and Constitution Beach. Move-in ready and a must-see! Can be changed into a large multifamily as the lot runs deep.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Wood, Stone / Slate
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,850
Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,850

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Waterfront features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach

Lot

Size: 2,612 Square Feet
Features: Sloped

Details

Parcel number: 1331323
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian,Antique
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Park
Subdivision: East Boston

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: East Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $468/sqft
Tax assessed value: $666,700
Annual tax amount: $7,720
Date on market: 6/22/2026

Estimated market value

$838,700

$797,000 - $881,000

$3,976/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/27/2026	Price change	$865,000-2.8%$468/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73542404 Report a problem
6/26/2026	Listed for sale	$890,000+375.9%$481/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73542404 Report a problem
7/12/2001	Sold	$187,000$101/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,720 +22.1%	$666,700 +14.9%
2024	$6,324 +7.6%	$580,200 +6%
2023	$5,878 +8.6%	$547,300 +10%
2022	$5,413 +8.1%	$497,500 +6%
2021	$5,008 +26.6%	$469,400 +25.3%
2020	$3,957 +12.2%	$374,700 +12%
2019	$3,526 +5.7%	$334,500 +5.1%
2018	$3,337 +966.5%	$318,400 +2.8%
2017	$313 -90.3%	$309,600 +6%
2016	$3,213 +19.3%	$292,100 +31.3%
2015	$2,693 +8.5%	$222,400 +17.7%
2013	$2,483 +0.3%	$189,000 -0.4%
2012	$2,475 +1.9%	$189,800
2011	$2,428 +2.3%	$189,800 -5%
2010	$2,374 -12.4%	$199,800 -21.6%
2009	$2,711 -14.3%	$255,000 -11.6%
2008	$3,163 -1.1%	$288,300 -0.9%
2007	$3,197	$290,900