FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFourth Floor
48 Fayette Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Bay Village
$1,850,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,950,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,850,000
Difference:
$100,000 (-5.1%)
Performance Metrics
94.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$799
Sale $/sq ft:
$758
This property sold for $758 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.1% below the original asking price.
With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$758/sq ft
Area Average
$557/sq ft
Difference
+36.2%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Single family federal style townhouse located in Bay Village. Prime location between South End and Back Bay and 1/2 mile from the Public Garden. This home features 7 rooms, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and one-half bath on four levels. Gracious entry leads you to a spacious living room with built-ins, French doors and a fireplace. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The fourth floor features the primary bedroom suite with full bath and fireplace. The lower level includes the kitchen, dining area and family room that overlook the large fenced rear yard, stone patio and professional landscaping. Close to some of Boston’s best restaurants, shops and theaters. Benefit from the privacy and space of a single-family home in the heart of Boston! The detail and charm of this home and neighborhood make this a one-of-a-kind property. Basement dry system installed in crawl space 2022. Showings by appointment only.
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Property History
Market Insights
42.2%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73557299
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 30, 2026
$3,200,000
MLS #73557299 - Active
Sold
Jan 31, 2025
$1,850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2024
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Marie Moore Shapiro
Office: Hawthorn Properties
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,200,000 | - | - | MLS #73557299 - Active |
| 01/31/2025 | ✓ Sold | $1,850,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/01/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,950,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $22,873 | $2,102,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$22,873
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$2,102,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,440 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
First Floor
Features
Den
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Rubber
Features
Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$22,873
Assessed Value
$2,102,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Pest Mitigation Installed & Completed In October 2022 - Listing Agent Has Paperwork Basement Dry System Installed In Crawl Space 2022, See Listing Agent For Details.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Brick
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,440 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions26 x 14
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFourth Floor
LevelThird
Dimensions14 x 14
LevelThird
Dimensions14 x 14
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 14
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 14
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Den
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Sidewalks
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#345 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.1 mi
|
#155 of 346
|
Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.6 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.2 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Bay Village
48 Fayette Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Marie Moore Shapiro
Listing Office
Hawthorn Properties
Office Phone
617-840-3463
Agent MLS ID
BB903768
Office MLS ID
AC1628
Listing Data Updated
Feb 1, 2025 11:48 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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