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.
For sale
$3,600,000
12 Marlborough St #1, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
2,134sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1863
-- sqft lot
$3,366,300 Zestimate®
$1,687/sqft
$985/mo HOA
What's special
Convenient laundryCounter seatingMultiple extra storage closetsHalf bathBritish inspired front gardenMarble fireplaceGracious staircase
- 15 days
- 638
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maureen O'Hara 617-733-4377,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73586726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Baseboard, Common, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,134
- Total interior livable area: 2,134 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,734
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Exclusive Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Security,Fenced
Details
- Parcel number: 4759344
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1863
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: 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
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $985 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,687/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,296,500
- Annual tax amount: $25,302
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Exclusions: Living Room Window Hardware, Candle Sconces In Entry Foyer
Estimated market value
$3,366,300
$3.20M - $3.53M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,600,000-2.7%$1,687/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73586726 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2026 | Listing removed | $3,700,000$1,734/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73513547 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,700,000-5.1%$1,734/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73513547 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $3,900,000$1,828/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73451203 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+129.4%$1,828/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73451203 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2015 | Listing removed | $11,000$5/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71822971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2015 | Price change | $11,000-8.3%$5/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71822971 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2015 | Price change | $12,000+300%$6/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71822971 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,000-6.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Bradley Lynch Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2012 | Listing removed | $3,200$1/sqft |
Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2012 | Listed for rent | $3,200$1/sqft |
Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2003 | Sold | $1,700,000+24.6%$797/sqft |
Source: LINK #35251 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2000 | Sold | $1,364,000+145.8%$639/sqft |
Source: LINK #23600 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/1994 | Sold | $555,000+0.9%$260/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/1993 | Sold | $550,000$258/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,593 +6.2% | $2,296,500 |
| 2024 | $25,032 +6.6% | $2,296,500 +5% |
| 2023 | $23,491 +0.7% | $2,187,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,330 +2% | $2,144,300 |
| 2021 | $22,880 -7.5% | $2,144,300 -8.5% |
| 2020 | $24,742 +2.2% | $2,343,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $24,203 +6.6% | $2,296,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $22,699 +286.2% | $2,165,900 +4% |
| 2017 | $5,877 -76.9% | $2,082,200 -10.1% |
| 2016 | $25,469 +12.8% | $2,315,400 +24.2% |
| 2015 | $22,583 +11.3% | $1,864,800 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $20,293 +0.5% | $1,613,100 +5% |
| 2013 | $20,187 -4.9% | $1,536,300 -5.7% |
| 2012 | $21,238 +2% | $1,628,700 |
| 2011 | $20,831 +7.7% | $1,628,700 |
| 2010 | $19,349 +14.6% | $1,628,700 +2.5% |
| 2009 | $16,891 -3.1% | $1,589,000 |
| 2008 | $17,431 -0.8% | $1,589,000 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $17,580 | $1,599,600 |
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