18 Hereford St, Boston, MA 02115
What's special
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.
- 9 days
- 1,347
- 65
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Bill Gehan 617-797-1270,
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate 617-236-0711
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,999,999$1,098/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73586949 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Listing removed | $4,999,999$1,098/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,999,999+0%$1,098/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Contingent | $4,999,000$1,098/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $4,999,000-3.8%$1,098/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482573 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $5,199,000-5.5%$1,142/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73424885 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,499,000$1,208/sqft |
Source: LINK #240360 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listing removed | $5,499,000$1,208/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339668 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $5,499,000-5.1%$1,208/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339668 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,795,000+519.8%$1,273/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339668 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/1998 | Sold | $935,000$205/sqft |
Source: LINK #12971 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$4,736,400
$4.50M - $4.97M
Not available
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