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Listing broker remarks

A rare Moss Hill offering, this 5-bed, 2.5-bath single-family delivers 2,780 square feet of timeless character, two-car garage, & a floor plan that balances formal entertaining with everyday livability. A gracious foyer opens to a living room & sun-filled sitting room anchored by a shared center fireplace. Opposite, a formal dining room connects to the media room & kitchen, with a full pantry and deck access to mature, sun-drenched gardens. A half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a primary ensuite & second full bath. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms or flex spaces. Below, a full basement provides storage and expansion potential with direct garage access. Four decades of meticulously tended gardens & specimen trees envelop the property, a living legacy only time can produce. Moments to Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum, Larz Anderson Park, Centre Street, The Park School, Dexter Southfield, The British School and the Street @ Chestnut Hill.— Compass

Key details

  • 2,780 sq ft
  • 4,840 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1935 built
  • $573 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠4⁠5⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
20 Moss Hill Rd
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02130
Deed (Bk/Pg)
55664 / 333

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.