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  • $9,950,000

    164 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

    8beds
    9,504sqft
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    5+ Family - Rooming House
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,047/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    164 Marlborough St Boston, MA. The Crowninshield House is a historic house designed by renowned Architect Henry Hobson Richardson. One of a kind building on a corner lot that was the original Algonquin Club. It's a 4 story brick building, featuring a variety of trim in black brick, brownstone and decorative green and blue tiles.This is a One of a Kind property ready for conversion or brought back to its former glory as a single family home. Home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. With the historic designation, the potential for Historic Tax Credits exist. Federal Tax Credit of 20% plus State Tax Credit of possibly 15%. Currently zoned as a Dorm
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Paul Gleason 617-470-7688,

    Fairfield Realty 617-262-1470,

    Paul Gleason 617-470-7688

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73221025

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 8
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 8
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 9,504
      • Total interior livable area: 9,504 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 7,200
      • Finished area below ground: 2,304

      Property

      Lot
      • Size: 2,000 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 3351482
      • Zoning: 0111

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: 5+ Family - Rooming House
      Materials
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      Condition
      • Year built: 1899

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,047/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,004,200
      • Annual tax amount: $42,697
      • Date on market: 4/16/2024
      • Total actual rent: 0

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $3,656/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/12/2025Price change$9,950,000-9.5%$1,047/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        11/30/2024Listed for sale$10,995,000$1,157/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        11/30/2024Listing removed$10,995,000$1,157/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        10/30/2024Listed for sale$10,995,000$1,157/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        10/30/2024Listing removed$10,995,000$1,157/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        7/21/2024Price change$10,995,000-12%$1,157/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        4/7/2024Listed for sale$12,500,000$1,315/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73221025 Report a problem
        2/7/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
        1/2/2024Listed for rent$25,000$3/sqft
        Source: Douglas Elliman Report a problem
        12/29/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/18/2023Listed for rent$25,000$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$45,398 +6.3%$3,920,400 +0.1%
        2024$42,697 -4.6%$3,917,200 -6%
        2023$44,736 +4.6%$4,165,400 +5.9%
        2022$42,786 +3.4%$3,932,500 +1.4%
        2021$41,388 +1%$3,878,900
        2020$40,961 +1.7%$3,878,900 +1.5%
        2019$40,273 +3.1%$3,821,000 +2.5%
        2018$39,054 +327.9%$3,726,500 +3.2%
        2017$9,126 -75%$3,611,000 +8.8%
        2016$36,504 +6.2%$3,318,500 +17%
        2015$34,362 +18.3%$2,837,500 +16%
        2010$29,058 +11.8%$2,446,000
        2009$26,001 -3.1%$2,446,000
        2008$26,833 +1%$2,446,000 +1.2%
        2007$26,568 +8.7%$2,417,500 +10%
        2006$24,447 +7.1%$2,198,500 +3.4%
        2005$22,823 +5.7%$2,127,000
        2004$21,589 -10.1%$2,127,000
        2003$24,014 +2.5%$2,127,000
        2002$23,418 +2.6%$2,127,000 +22.6%
        2000$22,815 $1,735,000
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        Neighborhood: Back Bay

        Getting around

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