Spectacular duplex residence located within a distinguished Peabody and Stearns building on the sunny side of Marlborough Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Elegant details of the original townhouse lend wonderful historic character to the property including intricate period molding, beautifully restored original woodwork, and oversized bow front windows. The magnificent open plan living and dining room evokes Gilded age glamour with an ornately coffered ceiling, handsome hardwood flooring with a decorative border inlay, and a dazzling crystal chandelier imported from Istanbul. The bedrooms are situated on the upper level ensuring privacy and include the expansive primary suite and guest bedroom. Additional features include a stunning arched entryway with venetian plastered walls, 2 fireplaces, and a sauna. 259 Marlborough is a professionally managed, pet friendly building located steps from the Charles River Esplanade, Comm Ave Mall, and Newbury Street. Complete with 1 full parking space.
Property Details
Price:
$2,390,000
MLS #:
73428782
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,515
Total Sq Ft:
1,515
Year Built:
1885
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
2
Heating
Hot Water
Laundry Features
In Unit
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water
Parking Spots
1
Financial
HOA Fee
$991
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$20,165
Map
Community
- Address259 Marlborough Street # 5 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 259 Marlborough Street # 5 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $2,390,000 and features 2 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,515 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1885. The current price per square foot is $1,578. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,028. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,500,020. To schedule a showing of MLS#73428782 at 259 Marlborough Street # 5 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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259 Marlborough Street # 5
Boston, MA