About this home

Introducing the newly reimagined 18 Hereford Street, an exceptional Back Bay single-family residence offering remarkable scale, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light. Built circa 1871 for builder and contractor George Martin Gibson, this distinguished home is one of four contiguous residences he developed on the block. (Historical information from the Back Bay Houses website). A gracious foyer welcomes you inside, opening to an elegant living room and an adjoining formal dining room. A dramatic curved staircase leads to the second floor, the heart of daily living, with a warm den, inviting dining space, a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, and a full bath. The third floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. Three additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a laundry room occupy the fourth floor. Either upper level offers excellent flexibility for creating a spacious, customized primary suite. Fully renovated in 2023, the garden level opens directly to a charming brick patio and features a kitchenette, full bath, and versatile bedroom-ideal for guests, an au pair, a home gym, or a family room. Thoughtful updates include electrical, heating, and HVAC improvements. Rental parking is available nearby. Ideally situated in Back Bay, 18 Hereford Street is moments from the neighborhood's shopping, dining, green space, and cultural amenities.

Facts and features

Schools

• Kingsley Montessori School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.2 mi

• Snowden Int'L High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.4 mi

  2

• Carter School

  middle · 8-12 · 0.7 mi

• Mel H King Elementary

  elementary · 2-12 · 0.8 mi

  4

• The Newman School

  middle · 7-12 · 0.2 mi

• The Newman School

  middle · 7-12 · 0.2 mi

Price history

• Oct 6, 2026 · Listed$4,999,999
• Aug 7, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Aug 6, 2026 · Listing Removed$4,999,999
• Apr 16, 2026 · Price Changed$4,999,999
• Apr 10, 2026 · Price Changed$4,999,999
• Mar 10, 2026 · Price Changed$4,999,000
• Mar 10, 2026 · Price Changed$4,999,000
• Mar 4, 2026 · Listed$5,199,000

Tax history

• 2025$43,134 tax · $3,724,900 assessed
• 2024$36,240 tax · $3,324,800 assessed
• 2023$35,708 tax · $3,324,800 assessed
• 2022$33,461 tax · $3,075,500 assessed
• 2021$32,172 tax · $3,015,200 assessed
• 2020$27,694 tax · $2,622,500 assessed
• 2019$26,334 tax · $2,498,500 assessed
• 2018$24,480 tax · $2,335,900 assessed

Home value

$5,113,328

• Quantarium$5,113,328
• Cotality$4,952,700
• Collateral Analytics$5,800,000

Where it is