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.
For sale
$1,799,000
15 Fairfax St, Dorchester, MA 02124
6beds
4,927sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$11,085/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
8,505 Square Feet Lot
$1,728,700 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Impressive wraparound porchExpansive sloping corner lotSweeping curved entryGrand foyerStunning wood paneled fireplaceSoaring ceilings
- 34 days |
- 1,822 |
- 102 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Lewis 617-366-9446,
Herringbone Realty, LLC 781-316-4894,
Daniel Lewis 617-366-9446
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73539320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,927
- Total interior livable area: 4,927 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,927
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,505 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1314658
- Zoning: 2F-6000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Antique,Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
- Subdivision: Adams Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,367,600
- Annual tax amount: $12,718
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Exclusions: Stainless Refrigerator On 3rd Floor, Tomato Plants In Front Flower Bed/Garden.
Estimated market value
$1,728,700
$1.64M - $1.82M
$5,121/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+1663.7%$365/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73539320 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1992 | Sold | $102,000-2.9%$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1992 | Sold | $105,000$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,227 +5% | $1,314,900 -1.2% |
| 2024 | $14,504 +8.6% | $1,330,600 +7% |
| 2023 | $13,359 +6.6% | $1,243,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $12,532 +8.1% | $1,151,800 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $11,588 +4.4% | $1,086,000 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $11,095 +10.2% | $1,050,700 +10% |
| 2019 | $10,071 +5.6% | $955,500 +5% |
| 2018 | $9,538 +410.5% | $910,100 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,868 -80.2% | $883,500 +3% |
| 2016 | $9,435 -3.7% | $857,700 +6% |
| 2015 | $9,798 +3.2% | $809,100 +12% |
| 2013 | $9,492 +0.4% | $722,400 -0.4% |
| 2012 | $9,454 +2% | $725,000 |
| 2011 | $9,273 +6.6% | $725,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $8,700 +3.3% | $732,300 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $8,422 -11.1% | $792,300 -8.3% |
| 2008 | $9,478 -5.3% | $864,000 -5.1% |
| 2007 | $10,005 | $910,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kenny Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAHenderson Inclusion Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.7 mi
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