1 Fairfield Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$5,000,000
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,856
Sq Ft
$1,030
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1870
Year Built
2
Parking
6
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 11, 2020 • MLS# 72617953 Copied! • Updated May 21, 2020

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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
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Currently Listed
Sep 10, 2026
$8,950,000
MLS #73575562 - 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

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
Features None
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $34,546
Assessed Value $3,504,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Sitting Room Chandelier, 3rd Floor Chandelier, And Kitchen Chandelier
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

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:
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

3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Commonwealth School
0.3 mi
Grades 09-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.3 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 38.1
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
435 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Location

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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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