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15 Fairfax St
Boston, MA 02124
Residential · Active · MLS #73539320
Listing Courtesy of Herringbone Realty, LLC | Daniel Lewis
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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.
Property information
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Interior
- Rooms
- 18
- Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 5
Building
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1885
- Parking
- 2
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- 2F-6000
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $12,718
- Assessment year
- 2026
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