Spectacular duplex residence located within a distinguished Peabody and Stearns building on the sunny side of Marlborough Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Elegant details of the original townhouse lend wonderful historic character to the property including intricate period molding, beautifully restored original woodwork, and oversized bow front windows. The magnificent open plan living and dining room evokes Gilded age glamour with an ornately coffered ceiling, handsome hardwood flooring with a decorative border inlay, and a dazzling crystal chandelier imported from Istanbul. The bedrooms are situated on the upper level ensuring privacy and include the expansive primary suite and guest bedroom. Additional features include a stunning arched entryway with venetian plastered walls, 2 fireplaces, and a sauna. 259 Marlborough is a professionally managed, pet friendly building located steps from the Charles River Esplanade, Comm Ave Mall, and Newbury Street. Complete with 1 full parking space.
Sold for $2,150,000
$2,150,000
259 Marlborough St APT 5, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,515sqft
Condominium
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$2,167,800 Zestimate®
$1,419/sqft
$6,890 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,167,800
$1.99M - $2.36M
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Beautifully restored original woodworkOriginal townhouseCoffered ceilingVenetian plastered wallsExpansive primary suiteOversized bow front windowsDazzling crystal chandelier
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Tracy Campion,
Campion & Company Back Bay
Source: LINK,MLS#: 240565
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,515
- Total interior livable area: 1,515 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03341S010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $991 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $2,150,000-10%$1,419/sqft |
Source: LINK #240565 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Contingent | $2,390,000$1,578/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428782 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $2,390,000-8%$1,578/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428782 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000+141.8%$1,716/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428782 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2019 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
Source: Encore Realty Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
Source: Encore Realty Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2011 | Sold | $1,075,000-14%$710/sqft |
Source: LINK #119865 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+247.2%$825/sqft |
Source: Tracy Campion #71183578 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/1991 | Sold | $360,000$238/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,977 +6.2% | $1,725,100 |
| 2024 | $18,804 +6.6% | $1,725,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $17,646 +0.7% | $1,643,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,524 +2% | $1,610,700 |
| 2021 | $17,186 +5% | $1,610,700 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $16,368 +2.2% | $1,550,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,011 +6.6% | $1,519,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $15,016 +337.8% | $1,432,800 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,430 -75% | $1,377,500 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $13,719 -2% | $1,247,200 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $14,005 +8% | $1,156,500 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $12,969 +0.5% | $1,030,900 +5% |
| 2013 | $12,901 +0.8% | $981,800 +0% |
| 2012 | $12,797 +2% | $981,400 |
| 2011 | $12,552 +7.7% | $981,400 |
| 2010 | $11,659 +18.5% | $981,400 +6.1% |
| 2009 | $9,835 -3.1% | $925,200 |
| 2008 | $10,149 -0.1% | $925,200 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $10,160 | $924,500 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Boston Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Suffolk County
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- Back Bay
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