1 Fairfield St Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,856
Sq Ft
2,178
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of May 2020Rare, 30-foot wide, corner single-family residence with magnificent period detail in the heart of the Back Bay. Step back in time in this gracious brick townhouse ideally located in Boston's most coveted neighborhood between Beacon and Marlborough Streets. Upon entering the home you are greeted by an elegant staircase opening into a formal living room with soaring bay windows, formal dining room and kitchen with detailed millwork and grand proportions. Period details can be found throughout the home which features 5+ bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, multiple living spaces, 3 kitchens, 7 fireplaces, an elevator and 2 deeded parking spaces. The lower level features a separate apartment with private entrance. Minutes to the Charles River, Esplanade, Boston Common, Public Garden, Copley Square and a Walk Score of 96 \ Bike Score of 89, make this a perfect location to get outside and immerse yourself in everything Boston has to offer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/10/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $60,049
Year Built
- Built in 1870
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Heating System Uses Gas
Additional Features
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 10, 2020
Closed on
Apr 29, 2020
Sold by
Cohen William R and Hoyt Susan S
Bought by
1 Fairfield Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Carucci
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Carucci
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$5,495,000
Sold Price
$5,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-9.01%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%
Original Mortgage
$7,568,000
Outstanding Balance
$6,779,206
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,100,400
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2003
Sold by
Fairfield Pl T
Bought by
Green David I and Alexander Michelle A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 1996
Sold by
Campbell Barbara
Bought by
Cohen William R and Hoyt Susan S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $5,000,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $365,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $365,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,075,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,075,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $7,568,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $7,568,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $292,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $760,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2024 05/07/24 | Price Changed | $10,950,000 | -8.8% | $1,921 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2023 10/19/23 | For Sale | $12,000,000 | +140.0% | $2,105 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2020 05/21/20 | Sold | $5,000,000 | -9.0% | $1,030 / Sq Ft |
| 02/18/2020 02/18/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2020 02/10/20 | For Sale | $5,495,000 | -- | $1,132 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,049 | $5,185,600 | $2,203,100 | $2,982,500 |
| 2024 | $31,498 | $2,889,700 | $980,400 | $1,909,300 |
| 2023 | $59,201 | $5,512,200 | $1,960,800 | $3,551,400 |
| 2022 | $54,770 | $5,034,000 | $1,866,600 | $3,167,400 |
| 2021 | $49,405 | $4,630,300 | $1,777,700 | $2,852,600 |
| 2020 | $39,588 | $3,748,900 | $1,522,300 | $2,226,600 |
| 2019 | $36,933 | $3,504,100 | $1,182,700 | $2,321,400 |
| 2018 | $34,312 | $3,274,000 | $1,182,700 | $2,091,300 |
| 2017 | $33,006 | $3,116,700 | $1,182,700 | $1,934,000 |
| 2016 | $32,045 | $2,913,200 | $1,182,700 | $1,730,500 |
| 2015 | $31,043 | $2,563,400 | $1,081,100 | $1,482,300 |
| 2014 | $28,793 | $2,288,800 | $1,081,100 | $1,207,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Michael Carucci
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 901-7600
15 in this area
67 Total Sales
-
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Colin Boylan
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(603) 325-3016
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72617953
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003477
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