Nell, William C., House
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Why it's listed
No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database.
Key facts
| Address | 3 Smith Ct., Boston |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | May 11, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001979 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Black, Literature, Social History |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated May 11, 1976 |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Beacon Hill Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.36013, -71.06537 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 76001979.
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8006373
- This listing as JSON
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