1 Fairfield Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$5,000,000
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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.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,030/sq ft
Area Median
$1,845/sq ft
Difference
44.2%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
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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Property History
Market Insights
44.1%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73575562
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 10, 2026
$8,950,000
MLS #73575562 - Active
Sold
May 21, 2020
$5,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2020
$5,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Carucci
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $8,950,000 | - | - | MLS #73575562 - Active |
| 05/21/2020 | ✓ Sold | $5,000,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/11/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $5,495,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Exclusions
Sitting Room Chandelier, 3rd Floor Chandelier, And Kitchen Chandelier
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,856 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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:
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
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: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.5 mi
Edwards Middle
2.1 mi
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
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 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: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.3 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
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: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
1 Fairfield Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Carucci
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
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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