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$9,700,000

79 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Michael Silverstein
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8.5
Living area
6,485 sqft
Year built
1864

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73581928
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
8.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.06 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.7 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.49 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.25 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 115 fewer days than Boston's current average of 116 days.
For reference, the median list price across 7,888 active listings in Boston right now is $7,500.

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Est. monthly payment
$58,565/mo
$1,940,000 down
$7,760,000 loan
Principal & interest$50,331
Property tax (est.)$8,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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