

30 Cumberland St, Boston, MA, 02115
About This Home
Amazing development opportunity to create the home of your dreams in the heart of the city. Currently a 4,642 sq ft (see plans in public doc's.) 3-family corner row house with 3 exposures abuts the SW Corridor at the South End/ Back Bay border, on a quiet, tree-lined, dead-end street. Permits in place to add an additional 880 sq ft (total of 5,522 sq ft) this home can be transformed into the home of your dreams with 5 bdrms, 5.5 baths, an office, movie theater, roof rights, a 1,436 sq ft terrace, and 2 covered parking spaces. Close proximity to cafes, restaurants, theaters, shopping, playgrounds, dog parks, supermarkets, Rt 90W and all the South End & Back Bay have to offer. Endless possibilities. Seller welcomes offers with requests for compensation.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 3 Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 900
- Finished area above ground: 3,742
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,642
- Total interior livable area: 4,642 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:02400 S:000,3362179
- Zoning: R3
Lot
- Lot size: 2,130 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $20,200 | $242,400 |
| Home Insurance * | $125 | $1,500 |
| Property Taxes | $3,835 | $46,020 |
| Electricity | $915 | $10,984 |
| Total | $25,075 | $300,900 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 |
| 2025-10-01 | Listing removed | $3,995,000 |
| 2025-03-10 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 |
| 2020-03-04 | Listing removed | $2,600 |
| 2020-01-27 | Listed for rent | $2,600 |
| 2019-08-30 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
| 2019-05-20 | Price change | $2,500 |
| 2019-02-01 | Listed for rent | $2,600 |
| 2017-08-10 | Listing removed | $3,400 |
| 2017-07-14 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
| 2015-06-01 | Listing removed | $3,500 |
| 2015-05-30 | Price change | $3,500 |
| 2015-04-27 | Listed for rent | $3,100 |
| 1994-05-13 | Sold | $530,000 |
