Step into the former grand parlor of a Back Bay mansion designed by Peabody & Stearns—reimagined for modern living. Built in 1884 for leather magnate William H. Baldwin, 261 Marlborough is a French Academic-style brownstone rich in prestige and symmetry. This 640 sq. ft. studio, once part of the Baldwin family’s home, still showcases ornate millwork, a monumental fireplace, and ceiling medallions that once hosted Boston’s Gilded Age elite. Now transformed with a chef’s kitchen featuring bespoke cabinetry, quartz counters, and under-cabinet lighting, plus a spa-inspired bath with rainfall shower and clawfoot tub, the residence blends history with luxury. With soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and potential to convert to a 1-bedroom, it offers rare appeal. Perfectly set between Fairfield and Exeter Streets, just blocks from the Public Garden and Commonwealth Mall, it places you in the heart of Back Bay’s storied past and vibrant present.
Property Details
Price:
$799,000
MLS #:
73427749
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
1
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 9, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
640
Total Sq Ft:
640
Lot Size:
640 sqft / 0.01 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1930
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Hot Water, Steam
Laundry Features
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/ Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Roof
Rubber
Financial
HOA Fee
$527
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$8,070
Map
Community
- Address261 Marlborough St # 4 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
- 261 Marlborough St # 4 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $799,000 and features 0 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 640 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1930. The current price per square foot is $1,248. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,045. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,516,190. To schedule a showing of MLS#73427749 at 261 Marlborough St # 4 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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261 Marlborough St # 4
Boston, MA