261 Marlborough St, Unit 4R

$810,000
Last Sold Price
Studio
Beds
640 Sq. Ft.
$1,266 / Sq. Ft.
640
Sq. Ft.
$1,266
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into the former grand parlor of a Back Bay mansion designed by architect Charles Brigham, reimagined for modern living. Built in 1887 for Henry Austin Whitney, a prominent shoe manufacturer & railroad executive, 261 Marlborough is a French Academic-style brownstone steeped in Boston’s history. This 640 sq. ft. studio, once part of the Whitney family’s home, still showcases ornate millwork, a monumental fireplace, and ceiling medallions that once hosted the city’s Gilded Age elite. Now transformed...Step into the former grand parlor of a Back Bay mansion designed by architect Charles Brigham, reimagined for modern living. Built in 1887 for Henry Austin Whitney, a prominent shoe manufacturer & railroad executive, 261 Marlborough is a French Academic-style brownstone steeped in Boston’s history. This 640 sq. ft. studio, once part of the Whitney family’s home, still showcases ornate millwork, a monumental fireplace, and ceiling medallions that once hosted the city’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 & 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.

Listing Agent

  1. Hans Nagrath

    Hans Nagrath

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    hans.nagrath@compass.com

    P: (646)-577-1294

Property Details for 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 01:53 PM

Property Details for 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

StatusSold
MLS #73453510
Days on Market13
Taxes$8,070 / year
HOA Fees$711 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1930
CountySuffolk County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Gabrielle Russo

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Building Information for 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

Building/Complex261 Marlborough StFloor1Stories1Residences13Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1930

Payment Calculator

$5,386 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,002

Property Taxes

$673

HOA Dues

$711

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Property Information for 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 640.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 13
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 193.770833333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.916666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 82.354166666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.583333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 14.75
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 114.041666666
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 5.75
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.833333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 205.604166666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.75
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.583333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:03342 S:008,3350700
  • Assessments: $696,900
  • Book: 67131
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 4R
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73453510

$810,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73453510

—
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73453510

—
Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453510

$799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73453510

$810,000
11/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73453510

—
11/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73453510

—
11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453510

$799,000

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Schools near 261 Marlborough Street, Unit 4R

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

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