12 Marlborough Street # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,600,000
Est. $21,497/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,134
Sq Ft
$1,687
Price/Sq Ft
1863
Year Built
1
Parking
12 hours 48 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 5, 2026 • MLS# 73586726 Copied! • Updated Oct 5, 2026

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About this home

Located on Back Bay's most coveted block adjacent to the Public Garden, 12 Marlborough Street No. 1 is an elegant retreat. A British inspired front garden aligns with the impressive wide facade and wide lobby. The home features a spacious foyer with dome ceiling and a half bath. The beautifully proportioned living room with soaring 12.5' ceilings and three tall Palladian windows overlooking Marlborough Street is perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. The moldings and the marble fireplace harken back to the Gilded Age. The kitchen and dining area features a wood burning fireplace, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, counter seating and a solarium wall of windows that floods the kitchen with south facing light, along with an adjacent versatile office/pantry with a built-in day bed and desk. A gracious staircase leads to the bedroom level. The primary bedroom feature a spa like en-suite marble bath and sliding doors to your private brick landscaped patio. A hallway leads to the spacious private second bedroom with ensuite bath.There is convenient laundry and multiple extra storage closets.The home is located in a three unit self managed building with elegant common areas. One direct access deeded parking space is included in the purchase price for ultimate convenience.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Oct 5, 2026
$3,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Maureen O'Hara Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2027 $25,303 $2,296,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$25,303
Tax Year 2027
HOA Fee
$985
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,296,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1863
Living Area 2,134 sq ft
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Common, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $25,303
Assessed Value $2,296,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $985 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Dryer Does Not Vent To Exterior.
Exclusions Living Room Window Hardware, Candle Sconces In Entry Foyer
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Appraiser
Sq Ft Disclosures Recent appraisers measurements differ from Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1863
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,134 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1863
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Common, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Security, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.3 mi
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.4 mi
C-
Snowden International High School
0.4 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 38.1
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
435 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

12 Marlborough Street # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maureen O'Hara
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID BB904014
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Oct 5, 2026 2:49 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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