Sold for $2,000,000

$2,000,000

117 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

1,200sqft

Condominium, Rowhouse

Built in 1860

-- sqft lot

$2,094,400 Zestimate^®

$1,667/sqft

$5,944 Estimated rent

Home value

$2,094,400

$1.93M - $2.26M

$5,944/mo

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What's special

Premier back bay locationPrivate storageRenovated kitchenStudy areaBeautiful period detailsPlaster wallsPrivate full-size washer

Magnificent 2BR/2BA plus study or potential 3rd bedroom, second floor, floor-through home in a premier Back Bay location, ideally situated between Clarendon and Dartmouth streets on the sunny side of Marlborough. Built for the first MIT president, it features 12 feet high ceilings, beautiful period details w/original plaster walls & moldings, 2 bay windows, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with white honed marble countertops, premium Bertazzoni gas range, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher & refrigerator, and a wine cooler. Living room features a stunning marble wood burning fireplace with study area. The bathrooms feature Grohe bath fixtures. The primary bedroom is oversized with a fireplace flanked by cabinets and a walk in closet. Featured throughout are LED and Lutron lighting, gracious wood floors, and central air. There is a private full-size washer & dryer, private storage and 1 full direct parking space. A not-to-be missed gracious, sophisticated home. The BEST!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator

Features

Internet Available - Broadband
Flooring: Wood
Has basement: Yes
Number of fireplaces: 2
Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,200
Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Exclusive Parking
Uncovered spaces: 1

Details

Parcel number: 3351843
Zoning: Residentia
Other equipment: Intercom

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse

Materials

Frame
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1860

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Garden Area
Services included: Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $92 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,667/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,469,000
Annual tax amount: $15,924
Date on market: 12/8/2025

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/23/2023	Sold	$2,000,000-3.1%$1,667/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73128760 Report a problem
7/12/2023	Price change	$2,065,000-5.5%$1,721/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73128760 Report a problem
6/23/2023	Listed for sale	$2,185,000+106.3%$1,821/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73128760 Report a problem
12/17/2010	Sold	$1,059,000-3.6%$883/sqft
Source: LINK #117634 Report a problem
10/16/2010	Listed for sale	$1,099,000+179.6%$916/sqft
Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71150558 Report a problem
1/24/1996	Sold	$393,000$328/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$17,753 +5.6%	$1,533,100 -0.6%
2024	$16,813 +6.6%	$1,542,500 +5%
2023	$15,777 +0.7%	$1,469,000 +2%
2022	$15,669 +2%	$1,440,200
2021	$15,367 +11.6%	$1,440,200 +10.5%
2020	$13,766 +2.2%	$1,303,600 +2%
2019	$13,466 +6.6%	$1,277,600 +6%
2018	$12,629 +324.2%	$1,205,100 +4%
2017	$2,977 -75%	$1,158,500 +7%
2016	$11,910 -2.8%	$1,082,700 +7%
2015	$12,257 +13.8%	$1,012,100 +18.2%
2014	$10,775 +0.5%	$856,500 +5%
2013	$10,718 +0.2%	$815,700 -0.6%
2012	$10,697 +4.1%	$820,300 +2.1%
2011	$10,279 +7.7%	$803,700
2010	$9,548 +9.1%	$803,700 -2.4%
2009	$8,751 -3.1%	$823,200
2008	$9,031 -0.8%	$823,200 -0.7%
2007	$9,107	$828,700