
55 Austin St Boston — Photo 1 of 38
$729,900
Boston, MA 02136 — Hyde Park
Beds
4
Baths
3
SqFt
2,047
Style
Single Family
Built
1920
Welcome to 55 Austin Street, a spacious four-bedroom, three-bath Hyde Park home offering comfort, flexibility, and smart energy-efficient upgrades throughout. With a bath on every level, the layout provides exceptional convenience for a variety of living arrangements. The updated kitchen with an island serves as a warm and functional hub for everyday meals and entertaining. The large covered front porch offers an inviting outdoor space to relax, while the private backyard—featuring mature fruit trees—creates a peaceful setting ideal for gardening, gatherings, and seasonal enjoyment. The finished basement presents exciting potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to permitting and local regulations, offering an opportunity for additional living space or future rental income.Recent improvements include a new roof completed in 2022, Mass Save whole-house insulation installed in 2023, newer ENERGY STAR windows, a hybrid hot-water tank, and LED lighting throughout. Conveniently located near the commuter rail, neighborhood shops, and Legacy Place, this home blends residential charm with easy access to transportation, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Dishwasher • Microwave
Public Transportation
15 x 12
Flooring - Wood
10 x 13
Flooring - Wood
12 x 13
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
12 x 14
Flooring - Wood
11 x 13
10 x 8
Flooring - Wood
10 x 11
Flooring - Wood
37,265
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$97K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
46.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,047 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,025 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Shawn Burgess
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73565187
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