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Listing broker remarks

This exceptional single-family home offers impressive scale, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light throughout. A gracious foyer leads to an elegant great room and adjoining music room. A curved staircase ascends to the second floor, featuring an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a dining room, family room, and full bath. The third floor offers three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the fourth includes three additional bedrooms, another full bath, and laundry. The fully renovated 2023 garden level opens to a charming brick patio and includes a kitchenette and full bath—ideal for guests, an au pair, gym, or family room. The home has been thoughtfully updated, including heating and HVAC. The photos have been reimagined to showcase its potential, and with just a few cosmetic updates, this home can truly shine. Rental parking nearby.— Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Key details

  • 4,553 sq ft
  • 1,265 lot sq ft
  • 7 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1871 built
  • $1,098 / sq ft
  • $43,514 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠2⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Hereford St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02115
Deed (Bk/Pg)
22056 / 47

Historic designations

National Register
Back Bay Historic District
Local Historic District
Back Bay Architectural District · includes D.2
MACRIS Inventory
Gibson, G. House · includes BOS.4052

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.