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1 Fairfield St Boston — Photo 1 of 23

$8,950,000

1 Fairfield St, Boston, MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 — Back Bay

Beds

Baths

5.5

SqFt

4,855

Style

Single Family

Built

1890

Reintroducing this newly RENOVATED rare 30-foot wide single-family home in the heart of the Back Bay and Boston’s most coveted neighborhood. Boasting 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and an expansive 5,700 square feet, this home mixes it's historical brownstone charm with contemporary luxuries of a newly installed elevator, exquisite custom wood flooring and state-of-the-art appliances throughout the home. This single-family includes a private entrance in-law/guest suite adorned with lofty 9' ceilings and comes equip with two private parking spaces and option to buy one garage parking.

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$1843/sqft

Local Avg (Boston)$616/sqft

199% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Financials

Original Price$8,950,000

Annual Taxes$60,049

Parking

Garage1

Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms18

Fireplaces2

Flooring--

BasementFull, Finished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air

CoolingCentral Air

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationConcrete Perimeter

ZoningR1

Property & Lot

Acres0.05

SqFt Lot1,994

Lot FeaturesCorner Lot

Amenities & Appliances

Oven • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Freezer

Geography

Population

21,978

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$126K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

65.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,855 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 1,994 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Boston, MA market report ZIP 02116 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Michael Carucci

Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73575562