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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) and roof (2016). Finished third floor. Separate dwelling use subject to buyer verification and approval. This is a property of uncommon character and substance ready for its next steward to thoughtfully restore & elevate its historic grandeur.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms6
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number 1314658

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,367,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,718

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • Parking Features Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,799,000
  • MLS Number73539320
  • Modification Date06/21/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • NeighborhoodDorchester's Dorchester Center
  • SubdivisionAdams Village
  • Address15 Fairfax Street
  • Building Number15
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetFairfax Street
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02124

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 5
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Property StyleVictorian, Antique, Shingle
  • Rooms18
  • Year Built1885
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.2

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Garden
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,927
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,927
  • Lot Size Square Feet 8,505
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, T-Station

Legal

  • Zoning2F-6000

Other

  • Date Listed06/21/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Daniel Lewis of Herringbone Realty,LLC

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