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$4,999,999
7beds
4,553sqft

18 Hereford St, Boston, MA 02115

7beds
4,553sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1871
1,265 Square Feet Lot
$4,736,400 Zestimate®
$1,098/sqft

What's special

Remarkable scaleLaundry roomAdjoining formal dining roomKitchen with stainless-steel appliancesWarm denGranite countertopsVersatile bedroom

Introducing the newly reimagined 18 Hereford Street, an exceptional Back Bay single-family residence offering remarkable scale, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light. Built circa 1871 for builder and contractor George Martin Gibson, this distinguished home is one of four contiguous residences he developed on the block. (Historical information from the Back Bay Houses website). A gracious foyer welcomes you inside, opening to an elegant living room and an adjoining formal dining room. A dramatic curved staircase leads to the second floor, the heart of daily living, with a warm den, inviting dining space, a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, and a full bath. The third floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. Three additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a laundry room occupy the fourth floor. Either upper level offers excellent flexibility for creating a spacious, customized primary suite. Fully renovated in 2023, the garden level opens directly to a charming brick patio and features a kitchenette, full bath, and versatile bedroom—ideal for guests, an au pair, a home gym, or a family room. Thoughtful updates include electrical, heating, and HVAC improvements. Rental parking is available nearby. Ideally situated in Back Bay, 18 Hereford Street is moments from the neighborhood’s shopping, dining, green space, and cultural amenities.

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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73586949
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Bill Gehan 617-797-1270,

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate 617-236-0711

Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73586949

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
  • Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Basement: Full,Finished
  • Number of fireplaces: 8
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 4,553
  • Total interior livable area: 4,553 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 3,735
  • Finished area below ground: 818

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Leased
  • Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: No
Features
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Patio
Lot
  • Size: 1,265 Square Feet
  • Features: Other
Details
  • Parcel number: W:05 P:03542 S:000,3349908
  • Zoning: R1
  • Other equipment: Intercom

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Victorian
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
  • Brick
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Rubber
Condition
  • Year built: 1871

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Security: Security System
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $1,098/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $3,835,900
  • Annual tax amount: $47,565
  • Date on market: 10/6/2026
  • Exclusions: See Agent For Exclusions.

Price history

DateEventPrice
10/6/2026Listed for sale$4,999,999$1,098/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73586949 Report a problem
8/6/2026Listing removed$4,999,999$1,098/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem
4/10/2026Listed for sale$4,999,999+0%$1,098/sqft
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3/30/2026Contingent$4,999,000$1,098/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem
3/10/2026Price change$4,999,000-3.8%$1,098/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem
1/5/2026Price change$5,199,000-5.5%$1,142/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73424885 Report a problem
9/3/2025Listed for sale$5,499,000$1,208/sqft
Source: LINK #240360 Report a problem
8/7/2025Listing removed$5,499,000$1,208/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73339668 Report a problem
4/23/2025Price change$5,499,000-5.1%$1,208/sqft
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2/28/2025Listed for sale$5,795,000+519.8%$1,273/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73339668 Report a problem
1/5/1998Sold$935,000$205/sqft
Source: LINK #12971 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$43,134 +19%$3,724,900 +12%
2024$36,240 +1.5%$3,324,800
2023$35,708 +6.7%$3,324,800 +8.1%
2022$33,461 +4%$3,075,500 +2%
2021$32,172 +16.2%$3,015,200 +15%
2020$27,694 +5.2%$2,622,500 +5%
2019$26,334 +7.6%$2,498,500 +7%
2018$24,480 +354%$2,335,900 +5%
2017$5,392 -77.1%$2,224,700 +4%
2016$23,530 -17.8%$2,139,100 -9.5%
2015$28,622 +1.1%$2,363,500 +5%
2014$28,318 +3.4%$2,251,000 +8%
2013$27,386 +8%$2,084,200 +7.1%
2012$25,367 +8.1%$1,945,300 +6%
2011$23,463 +14.1%$1,834,500 +6%
2010$20,561 +13.8%$1,730,700 +1.8%
2009$18,066 -3%$1,699,500 +0.1%
2008$18,629 -5.1%$1,698,200 -4.9%
2007$19,624 +11.8%$1,785,600 +13.1%
2006$17,554 +7%$1,578,600 +3.3%
2005$16,400 +9.9%$1,528,400 +4%
2004$14,919 +0.2%$1,469,900 +11.5%
2003$14,886 +10.5%$1,318,500 +7.7%
2002$13,477 +19.5%$1,224,100 +42.8%
2000$11,276 $857,500
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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$29,765/mo
Principal & interest
$27057
Property taxes
$2708
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Estimated market value

$4,736,400

$4.50M - $4.97M

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Neighborhood: Back Bay

Nearby schools

Mel H King Elementary
Grades 2-12 • 0.8 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
2/10
Carter School
Grades 8-12 • 0.7 miles
N/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Snowden Int'L High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10
College Readiness Rating
1/10

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