One of the most affordable condos in all of Back Bay! Ideal for any investor, first-time home buyer or part-time city dweller. Great layout with high ceilings providing many options as well as two closets. Recent updates include newer hardwood floors, new fireplace mantle, recessed lighting, all new wiring throughout, and new molding. This south-facing home is situated in a professionally managed building with a lovely grand foyer entrance. Only minutes from the Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Esplanade footbridge, Newbury Street, Copley Square, etc.
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
257 Marlborough St APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
0beds
425sqft
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$447,000 Zestimate®
$906/sqft
$2,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$447,000
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Listed by:
David Cahill 781-910-6506,
Century 21 Cityside 617-262-2600
Bought with:
Allyson Bernstein
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73244258
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 425
- Total interior livable area: 425 sqft
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Garden)
Lot
- Size: 425 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03340 S:002,3350683
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
- HOA fee: $283 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $906/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $418,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,556
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Sold | $385,000-8.3%$906/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Price change | $420,000-4.5%$988/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $440,000+3.5%$1,035/sqft |
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| 10/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,900+2.7%$4/sqft |
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| 11/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000+15.2%$1,000/sqft |
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| 7/8/2018 | Listing removed | $1,850$4/sqft |
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| 6/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,850$4/sqft |
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| 1/4/2016 | Sold | $369,000+392%$868/sqft |
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| 7/1/1991 | Sold | $75,000+25%$176/sqft |
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| 1/16/1991 | Sold | $60,000-40%$141/sqft |
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| 9/1/1987 | Sold | $100,000$235/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,840 +6.2% | $418,000 |
| 2024 | $4,556 +6.5% | $418,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $4,276 +0.7% | $398,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,246 +1.9% | $390,300 |
| 2021 | $4,165 +4.4% | $390,300 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,990 +2.3% | $377,800 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $3,902 +6.6% | $370,200 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,660 +308.1% | $349,200 +4% |
| 2017 | $897 -75% | $335,700 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $3,587 +4.7% | $326,100 +15.2% |
| 2015 | $3,427 +8% | $283,000 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $3,174 +0.5% | $252,300 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,158 +2.4% | $240,300 +1.6% |
| 2012 | $3,085 +1.9% | $236,600 |
| 2011 | $3,026 +7.6% | $236,600 |
| 2010 | $2,811 +25.9% | $236,600 +12.6% |
| 2009 | $2,233 -3.1% | $210,100 |
| 2008 | $2,305 -1.5% | $210,100 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $2,339 | $212,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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