14,765 Sq. Ft.
$278 / Sq. Ft.
14,765
Sq. Ft.
$278
per Sq. Ft.

Description

We are pleased to offer for sale The MacDonald Hotel Rooming House, situated in the heart of downtown Marlborough at 270 Main Street. This recently upgraded 44-unit property includes a mix of 4 street-level retail/office spaces, 37 rooming-house units, one studio, & two one-bedroom apartments. The property has maintained a very low vacancy rate for many years & has the potential to increase the Net Operating Income. The MacDonald Hotel offers an on-site coin-operated laundry, keyless fob door, &...We are pleased to offer for sale The MacDonald Hotel Rooming House, situated in the heart of downtown Marlborough at 270 Main Street. This recently upgraded 44-unit property includes a mix of 4 street-level retail/office spaces, 37 rooming-house units, one studio, & two one-bedroom apartments. The property has maintained a very low vacancy rate for many years & has the potential to increase the Net Operating Income. The MacDonald Hotel offers an on-site coin-operated laundry, keyless fob door, & sprinkler system among its amenities. It is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. The City of Marlborough offers free overnight parking behind the building. Interested parties may receive additional data & may walk the property via appointment.
  1. Listed by Susan Ellis • Thomas D. Godino

Property Details for 270 Main Street

Town
Marlborough
Area
MA-Marlborough
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 02:47 PM

Property Details for 270 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73467590
Days on Market41
Taxes$11,085 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 5+ Family - Rooming House
Year Built1882
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Thomas D. Godino, Susan Ellis
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Building Information for 270 Main Street

Stories4Residences44Year Built1882Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,906 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,983

Property Taxes

$924

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 270 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 14765.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 44
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 9.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 9
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 9.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 614325
  • Assessments: $929,500
  • Book: 195658
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 40
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: 4
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Estimated
  • GOI: $519,672.00
  • GRE: $157,482
  • NOI: $362,190.00
  • Operating Expense: $157,482.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 2
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 0
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $1,906.00

Property History for 270 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73467590

$4,100,000
Sep 10, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73405849

$4,050,000
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405849

$4,050,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73467590

$4,100,000
09/10/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73405849

$4,050,000
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405849

$4,050,000

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Public Records for 270 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$244,200Additions$685,300Total$929,500
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt14,765 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt14,765 SqFtStories4Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1882CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMARL M:069 B:218 L:000

Schools near 270 Main Street

This home is within Marlborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
PublicK to 5

1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
Public6 to 8

Marlborough High School
Public9 to 12

Richer Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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270 Main Street is a multi-family home for sale in Marlborough, MA 01752. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by Thomas D. Godino, it's currently listed at $4,100,000. This listing's school district is Marlborough School District. Nearby schools include Goodnow Brothers Elementary School, 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School and Marlborough High School. 270 Main Street is a 40-bed, 9-bath, 14,765 sqft multi-family home built in 1882.

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Listing Courtesy of Thomas D. Godino, Susan Ellis

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