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8 Fairfield St
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$5,645,000

$1063/sqft

8 Fairfield St, Boston

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0 bd·0 ba·5,312 sqft
Built 18801,371 sqft lotBack Bay East

8 Fairfield St, Boston, MA

0 bd · 0 ba · 5,312 sqft Multi-Family listed at $5,645,000, built in 1880 in the Back Bay East neighborhood.

About this home

Situated on one of Back Bay's most picturesque, tree-lined streets, 8 Fairfield Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully residential, five-unit brownstone in the heart of Boston's premier neighborhood. This classic property blends timeless architectural charm with exceptional investment potential. The building comprises five thoughtfully laid out residences, each offering an attractive combination of period detail & livability. Ideally located just moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, and the city's finest dining and shopping, 8 Fairfield Street offers unparalleled access to the very best of Back Bay living. Its prime location, coupled with strong demand from professionals, student and pied-a-terre buyers, the building provides stable income potential whether held as a trophy asset or repositioned to maximize value, this offering represents a truly rare chance to own a multi-unit building in one of Boston's most coveted neighborhoods.

Property details

Price
$5,645,000
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Interior
5,312 sqft
Price / sqft
$1063
Year built
1880
Lot size
1,371 sqft
Type
Multi-Family
Days on market
11
Est. property tax
$67,740/yr · $5,645/mo · 1.2% MA avg
Last sold
$2,350,000 · May 2006

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($1,129,000)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$29,291
Property Tax$5,175
Insurance$150
Total$34,615/mo

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Price history

$6.21M$2.82M$-562K$2.10M on Mar 06 (Initial list)$2.35M on May 06 (Sold)$3K on Jan 15 (Price change)$4K on Jan 15 (Price change)$3K on Feb 15 (Price change)$4K on Feb 15 (Price change)$4K on Mar 15 (Price change)$3K on Mar 15 (Price change)$3K on Apr 15 (Price change)$3K on Apr 15 (Price change)$4K on Apr 15 (Price change)$3K on May 15 (Price change)$3K on May 15 (Price change)$3K on Jun 15 (Price change)$3K on Jun 15 (Price change)$3K on Jul 15 (Price change)$3K on Jul 15 (Price change)$3K on Aug 15 (Price change)$3K on Aug 15 (Price change)$3K on Aug 15 (Price change)$3K on Aug 15 (Price change)$3K on Sep 15 (Price change)$3K on Sep 15 (Price change)$3K on Sep 15 (Price change)$3K on Sep 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Oct 15 (Price change)$3K on Nov 15 (Price change)$3K on Feb 16 (Price change)$5.64M on Apr 26 (Initial list)
$2.10M · Mar 06$5.64M · Apr 26
  1. Apr 15, 2026$5,645,000Initial list price
  2. Feb 3, 2016$3,300Price change
  3. Nov 6, 2015$3,300Price change
  4. Oct 24, 2015$3,300Price change
  5. Oct 22, 2015$3,300Price change
  6. Oct 21, 2015$3,300Price change
  7. Oct 20, 2015$3,300Price change
  8. Oct 13, 2015$3,300Price change
  9. Oct 7, 2015$2,700Price change
  10. Oct 1, 2015$2,700Price change
  11. Sep 10, 2015$3,300Price change
  12. Sep 9, 2015$3,300Price change
  13. Sep 9, 2015$3,300Price change
  14. Sep 5, 2015$3,300Price change
  15. Aug 19, 2015$3,000Price change
  16. Aug 11, 2015$3,300Price change
  17. Aug 8, 2015$3,300Price change
  18. Aug 5, 2015$3,000Price change
  19. Jul 29, 2015$3,300Price change
  20. Jul 15, 2015$3,300Price change
  21. Jun 24, 2015$3,300Price change
  22. Jun 2, 2015$3,300Price change
  23. May 28, 2015$3,300Price change
  24. May 8, 2015$3,300Price change
  25. Apr 27, 2015$4,150Price change
  26. Apr 15, 2015$3,300Price change
  27. Apr 8, 2015$3,300Price change
  28. Mar 4, 2015$3,300Price change
  29. Mar 4, 2015$4,150Price change
  30. Feb 25, 2015$4,150Price change
  31. Feb 24, 2015$3,300Price change
  32. Jan 29, 2015$4,150Price change
  33. Jan 29, 2015$3,300Price change
  34. May 11, 2006$2,350,000Sold
  35. Mar 7, 2006$2,100,000Initial list price

Location

This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.

About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.

Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 02116)

This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (35% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.4; 32% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $131,648.

Median income
$131,648
Median age
34.4
Owner-occupied
35.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.9%
Census median home value
$1,461,100

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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