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$ 799,000

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1 Bath

640 SqFt

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$ 799,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

1 Bath

640 SqFt

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Sun Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condominium

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 640 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,248

MLS Listing ID 73427749

Full Baths 1

HOA Fees $527/mo

Year Built 1930

Annual Tax Amount $8,070

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 435 Sqft

Acres 0.01

Property Sub-Type Condominium

Property Description

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.

Location

State MA

County Suffolk

Area Back Bay

Zoning CD

Direction Between Fairfield St and Exeter St.

Rooms

Basement N

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Steam

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Utilities Available for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Roof Type Rubber

Garage No

Building

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

Listed by Compass

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Bill Paulson

REALTOR® | Lic# 9070371

bill@needhamliving.com

+1(781) 929-2453

150 West St, Needham, MA, 02494

261 Marlborough St #4 Boston, MA 02116

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261 Marlborough St #4