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.
— MLSPIN #: 73427749Map of 261 Marlborough St, #4, Boston, MA 02116
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| List Price: | $799,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73427749 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Back Bay |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02116 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Bedrooms: | 0 |
| Full Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 640 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.01 |
| Taxes: | 8,070 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Association Fee: | $527 |
| Cooling: | None |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile |
| Heating: | Hot Water, Steam |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Roof: | Rubber |
| Directions: | Between Fairfield St and Exeter St. |
| Laundry Features: | In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1702 |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-09 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.01 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 640 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 2 |
| Association Amenities: | Hot Water, Elevator(s) |
| Association Fee Includes: | Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Basement: | N |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 640 |
| Common Walls: | 2+ Common Walls |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 13 |
| Parcel Number: | W:05 P:03342 S:008, 3350691 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Structure Type: | Brownstone |
| Utilities: | for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Zoning: | CD |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Entry Level: | 1 |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Certificate Number: | 000000000010589 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | Yes |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,248.44 |
| Page: | 304 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,248.44 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Unit Building: | 4 |
| Original List Price: | $799,000 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $696,900 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Renovated Since |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on September 15, 2025 01:56 PM
Property Last Updated: September 13, 2025 03:09 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Hans Nagrath
