Welcome to 79 Marlborough Street, a distinguished 25′ wide Back Bay property situated on one of Boston’s most coveted and picturesque residential streets. A chance of a lifetime; this brownstone retains original architectural details, soaring high ceilings and a short walk to the Charles River Esplanade. Ideally positioned a block away from the Boston Public Garden with a rooftop view of all Boston has to offer, this property has the unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condominium conversion, or investment property. This townhouse is currently configured with three two-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments with an unbelievable 6 outdoor parking spots.
Property Details
Price:
$9,700,000
MLS #:
73581928
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
8.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 23, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
6,485
Total Sq Ft:
6,485
Lot Size:
2,809 sqft / 0.06 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1864
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
6485
Bathrooms
6 Full Bathrooms, 5 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
5
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
6
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$38,900
Map
Community
- Address79 Marlborough Street 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
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Sep 23, 2026
383
Single Family Listed
116
Avg DOM
652
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,832,633
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 79 Marlborough Street Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $9,700,000 and features 6 beds, 9 baths, and has approximately 6,485 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1864. The current price per square foot is $1,496. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $652. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,832,633. To schedule a showing of MLS#73581928 at 79 Marlborough Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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79 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA

