Unique offering on Hampstead Road.....come see this wonderfully maintained two-family home on a rare corner lot with an amazing fenced in yard. This home offers two floor through units plus attic which is ready for build-out. The home has been converted to gas heat, with new hot water, furnaces and exterior painted (past 5 yrs). This home is open Thursday-Sunday (June 20-23) from 1-3pm each day with a call for offers due Monday June 24th by noon.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
7,598 sq ftLot Size
$598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Cloutier• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Tara Wilstein• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End
CHARMING TWO FAMILY ON OVER SIZED CORNER LOT TWO 100 AMP CB'S - NATURAL WOODWORK - TWO FIREPLACES ENCLOSED REAR PORCHES - OFF STREET PARKING TWO ZONE HEAT - 1ST FLR RENTED FOR $1000 INCLUDES HEAT TOP OF THE HILL LOCATION-WALK TO
MLS PIN #60601037
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$319,000
$128/sq ft
Sep 29, 1997
Listed
$329,900
$132/sq ft
CHARMING TWO FAMILY ON OVERSIZED CORNER LOT, TWO 100 AMP CB' S-NATURAL WOODWORK-TWO FIREPLACES,ENCLOSED REAR PORCHES-OFF STREET PARKING-TWO ZONE HEAT-1ST FLOOR RENTED FRO $1000 INCL UDES HEAT TOP OF THE HILL LOCATION-WALK TO ABORETUM AND T.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
2017
2016
$9,683 (+18.4%)
$366,100 + $514,200
$880,300
2015
$8,178 (+10.7%)
$292,200 + $383,100
$675,300
2014
$7,387 (−4.3%)
$292,200 + $295,000
$587,200
2013
$7,716 (+4.5%)
$292,200 + $295,000
$587,200
2012
$7,385 (+2.0%)
$235,100 + $331,200
$566,300
2009
$7,243 (+16.3%)
$235,100 + $331,200
$566,300
2006
$6,229
$246,900 + $339,100
$586,000
Tax history for 56 Hampstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
2017
2016
$9,683 (+18.4%)
$366,100 + $514,200
$880,300
2015
$8,178 (+10.7%)
$292,200 + $383,100
$675,300
2014
$7,387 (−4.3%)
$292,200 + $295,000
$587,200
2013
$7,716 (+4.5%)
$292,200 + $295,000
$587,200
2012
$7,385 (+2.0%)
$235,100 + $331,200
$566,300
2009
$7,243 (+16.3%)
$235,100 + $331,200
$566,300
2006
$6,229
$246,900 + $339,100
$586,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
The Two-Family Residential (2F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low density two-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building is 2, except where otherwise specified in Table A of this Article.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Death related/funeral home
Jan 29, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
Feb 13, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Ev charger
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,492
Foundation Area: 9,999
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Has Waterview
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,991.34
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Hampstead Road and Lane
UnparsedAddress: 56 Hampstead Road, Boston MA 02130
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,598
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,598 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: W11P03360S000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 6, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.42M – $1.72M
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