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380 South St

Boston, MA 02130

4 beds
3 baths
2,338 sqft
13,165 sqft lot
$537 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

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A rare offering in the heart of the Arnold Arboretum, this historic home—once the residence of famed botanist E.H. Wilson—is available to the public for the first time. Surrounded by acres of serene, forested beauty, the 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence sits on a secluded 1/3-acre lot with mature plantings and sweeping views. Rich in period detail and timeless elegance, it features a sophisticated layout that invites its next owner to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. A sunlit dining room opens to a spacious deck through French doors, while the fireplaced living room offers a peaceful retreat. Upstairs, the en-suite primary is accessed via a private stairwell and includes an adjacent room ideal as an office or den. Two additional bedrooms enjoy privacy and picturesque vistas of the Arboretum. Just a short walk to Forest Hills Station and all that JP offers, this is a rare opportunity to craft an exceptional home in one of Boston’s most treasured settings.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Eric Klein / Engel & Volkers Newton

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 9, 2025 •

MLS# 73360977 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck
Door Features:

French Doors
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

2338
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Den
Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

9
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Pantry
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

French Doors
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2338
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Washington to South St
Longitude:

-71.119019
Latitude:

42.299861

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

1353859
Zoning:

R1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Area:

0.3
Lot Size SqFt:

13165
Lot Size Acres:

0.3
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

16939
Tax Annual Amount:

10892
Tax Assessed Value:

940600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Off Street
Parking Total:

4
Garage:

false
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/9/25 Jul 9, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,256,250	0.5%
5/2/25 May 2, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,250,000
4/17/25 Apr 17, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,250,000

House Sold on 7/9/2025

$1,256,250

Listing provided by broker:

Eric Klein

Engel & Volkers Newton

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380 South St

Boston, MA 02130