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$1,799,000

15 Fairfax St, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listed by Daniel Lewis
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
4,927 sqft
Year built
1885

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 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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73539320
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Adams Village
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.2 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Thomas J Kenny
0.33 mi away · Grades -1-6
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
337
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Boston
MiddleCharter
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
1.17 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
138
Student:teacher ratio
6.9:1
District
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District)
High
TechBoston Academy
0.85 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
888
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Boston

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$359,800 down
$1,439,200 loan
Principal & interest$9,335
Property tax (est.)$1,499
Home insurance (est.)$150

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