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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,799,000
MLS #:
73539320
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Adams Village
Neighborhood:
dorchestersdorchestercenter
Listed Date:
Jun 21, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,927
Total Sq Ft:
4,927
Lot Size:
8,505 sqft / 0.20 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1885
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
4927
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian, Antique, Shingle
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Garden
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Patio, Covered
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$12,718
Map
Community
- Address15 Fairfax St Boston MA
- SubdivisionAdams Village
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Jun 26, 2026
451
Single Family Listed
111
Avg DOM
699
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,943,261
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Adams Village subdivision, 15 Fairfax St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $1,799,000 and features 6 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 4,927 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1885. The current price per square foot is $365. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $699. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,943,261. To schedule a showing of MLS#73539320 at 15 Fairfax St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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15 Fairfax St
Boston, MA