126 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$9,600,000
4
Beds
6
Baths
4,886
Sq Ft
$1,965
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1868
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
84
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 23, 2026 • MLS# 73490172 Copied! • Updated Jul 17, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $10,500,000
Final Sale Price: $9,600,000
Difference: $900,000 (-8.6%)
Performance Metrics
91.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
84
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $2,149
Sale $/sq ft: $1,965
This property sold for $1,965 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 84 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,965/sq ft
Area Average
$1,170/sq ft
Difference
+67.9%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome to 126 Marlborough Street, a luxurious single family residence that combines a historic pedigree with modern livability, privacy, and ideal positioning mid-block between Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets. This turnkey nearly 5,000 sq. ft. four bedroom row house features an attached garage plus driveway parking, glass elevator to access all five floors, two south-facing living spaces with gas fireplaces and grand 11’+ ceilings, a formal dining room with auxiliary kitchen, and primary kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, front-facing oriel windows, and dining area. The floor-through primary suite offers a gas fireplace, two walk-in wardrobe rooms, and two full marble baths with heated floors and spa-inspired wet room. Outdoor amenities include a full-length roof deck under the Boston skyline with outdoor kitchen and gas fire pit, plus a terrace off the living room. A one-of-a-kind property, 126 Marlborough Street is tranquil yet central to all the Back Bay neighborhood has to offer.

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Property History

Market Insights

11.1%
Price Range
588
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 17, 2026
$9,600,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 588
📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 3, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 3, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2026
$10,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Veneziano Office: REMAX Andrew Realty Services
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2026
$10,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Veneziano Office: RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
Current Active Listing - MLS #73286632
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Sep 6, 2024
$10,800,000
MLS #73286632 - Active

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $87,305 $7,323,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$87,305
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$7,323,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1868
Living Area 4,886 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement None
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting, Steam / Sauna, Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Mud Room, Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, Elevator, Other

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Other, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Annual Tax $87,305
Assessed Value $7,323,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Tax Figure Includes A Residential Exemption. Some Photos Have Been Virtually Staged. Garage Dimensions Are Approximately 164 X 182 And Can Fit 2 Small To Mid-sized Cars. Fourth Bedroom Was Utilized By Owner As A Fitness Studio / Gym.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Level 1 partially below grade in front, at grade in rear. Rear balcony and roof deck are excluded.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 85 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1868
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,886 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting, Steam / Sauna, Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Elevator, Other
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1868
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 6
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Other, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
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

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.9 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Back Bay

126 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrew Veneziano
Listing Office REMAX Andrew Realty Services
Office Phone 781-395-7676
Agent MLS ID CN218922
Office MLS ID AC2354
Listing Data Updated Jul 17, 2026 3:51 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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