15 Fairfax St, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Adams Village
$1,799,000
Est. $10,357/month
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About this home
Offered for the first time in over 30 years, this grand 1885 residence presents a rare opportunity to own one of Dorchester Center’s most substantial and architecturally significant homes. Located in the historic Adams Village and Ashmont neighborhood and bordering Peabody Square near the Ashmont MBTA red line, the property offers 4,927 SF on an expansive sloping corner lot and allows easy access to downtown Boston. An impressive wraparound porch and sweeping curved entry lead to a grand foyer flanked by two living rooms (1 with a stunning wood paneled fireplace) flowing to a magnificent stairway w/paned windows. Features include, soaring ceilings, 4 porches w/spectacular views, 5 fireplaces, dining room seating for 12+, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, new furnace (2025) & roof (2016). Finished third floor w/kitchen & full bath. Separate dwelling use subject to buyer verification & code compliance. This is a property of uncommon character & substance ready to be restored and elevated to its original historic grandeur.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Jun 21, 2026
$1,799,000
Original listing
Agent: Daniel Lewis
Office: Herringbone Realty, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,799,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,718 | $1,367,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$12,718
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,367,600
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1885
Living Area
4,927 sq ft
Lot Size
0.20 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
18
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
5
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Victorian, Antique, Shingle
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Patio, Covered
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,718
Assessed Value
$1,367,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Third Floor Exterior Staircase Has Been Previously Removed.
Exclusions
Stainless Refrigerator On 3rd Floor, Tomato Plants In Front Flower Bed/Garden.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
multi
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Approx. measures, buyer to verify all information.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
75 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,927 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
4,927 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Patio, Covered
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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:
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Antique, Shingle
Year Built:
1885
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
5
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
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
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#743 of 825
|
Score: 32.9
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades K-08
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.6 mi
|
#323 of 346
|
Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.7 mi
|
#277 of 346
|
Score: 44.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
768 students
Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.8 mi
|
#308 of 346
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students
Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Murphy K-8 School
0.9 mi
|
#208 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Improved 11 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
833 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
New Beginnings Academy
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Lee K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#339 of 352
|
Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Epiphany School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.0 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 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
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.9 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.9 mi
McCormack Middle
2.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.9 mi
|
#10 of 25
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 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
D
English High School
3.0 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.0 mi
|
#8 of 25
|
Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.2 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
3.3 mi
|
#231 of 346
|
Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students
Diverse
13 sports
• 458 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.6 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
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Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Adams Village
15 Fairfax St, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Daniel Lewis
Listing Office
Herringbone Realty, LLC
Office Phone
781-316-4894
Agent MLS ID
CN258340
Office MLS ID
AN8425
Listing Data Updated
Sep 4, 2026 12:20 PM EDT
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