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1 Fairfield Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$5,000,000
Est. $28,362/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,856
Sq Ft
$1,030
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1870
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 11, 2020 • MLS# 72617953 Copied!

About this home

Rare, 30-foot wide, corner single-family residence with magnificent period detail in the heart of the Back Bay. Step back in time in this gracious brick townhouse ideally located in Boston's most coveted neighborhood between Beacon and Marlborough Streets.  Upon entering the home you are greeted by an elegant staircase opening into a formal living room with soaring bay windows, formal dining room and kitchen with detailed millwork and grand proportions. Period details can be found throughout the home which features 5+ bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, multiple living spaces, 3 kitchens, 7 fireplaces, an elevator and 2 deeded parking spaces. The lower level features a separate apartment with private entrance. Minutes to the Charles River, Esplanade, Boston Common, Public Garden, Copley Square and a Walk Score of 96 \ Bike Score of 89, make this a perfect location to get outside and immerse yourself in everything Boston has to offer.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 1 FAIRFIELD LLC
Mailing Address COMMONWEALTH, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 105
Description Three-Family
Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $5,512,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $56,721
CPA Surcharge 1% ($557)
Estimated Annual Tax $57,277

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $1,960,800 $3,551,400 $5,512,200

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,856 sq ft
Total Rooms
18

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $5,495,000
Final Sale Price: $5,000,000
Difference: $495,000 (-9.0%)
Performance Metrics
91.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,132
Sale $/sq ft: $1,030
This property sold for $1,030 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.0% below the original asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 4,856 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 18

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 7
Basement Finished, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $34,546
Assessed Value $3,504,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Finished, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

1 Fairfield Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.5 mi
Edwards Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.3 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.1 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

54.3%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73453583
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Currently Listed
Nov 11, 2025
$10,950,000
MLS #73453583 - Active
Sold
May 21, 2020
$5,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2020
$5,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Carucci Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 21, 2026 Sold $10,950,000
Feb 11, 2020 New Listing Added $5,495,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,030

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $34,546 $3,504,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$34,546
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$3,504,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Carucci
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB900822
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated May 21, 2020 9:49 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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