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  • $17,675,000

    4 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115

    7beds
    9,924sqft
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    $119,408/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1870
    2,520 Square Feet Lot
    $16,258,600 Zestimate®
    $1,781/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Office or nurserySunlit family roomDedicated laundry roomDining roomMarble foyerHome gymFour direct parking spaces
    Featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section, this nearly 10,000 SF Back Bay townhouse blends contemporary design with classical character across five full floors. With seven bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, it offers a thoughtful layout for everyday family life and entertaining. Its unusually wide footprint allows for generous rooms, while light from three sides gives the home an airy feel. A marble foyer leads to a chef’s kitchen, sunlit family room, dining room, and expansive living room, where soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fireplaces bring warmth and scale. The second floor is anchored by a primary suite with a fireplace, dual dressing rooms, and a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub and glass rain shower. An office or nursery and a dedicated laundry room add flexibility and convenience. The third floor features four oversized bedrooms and two full baths, giving children or guests a space of their own. On the top floor, a bright living or game room offers space for movie nights, entertaining, or a quiet evening in. This level also includes a kitchen, full bath, and roof access with potential for a private roof deck. The garden level adds flexibility and function, with a home gym, a two-bedroom, two-bath suite with its own kitchen for extended family or guests, an office with a fireplace, laundry, a private patio, and abundant storage. A large elevator serves every level, and four direct parking spaces complete the home. With room to gather, retreat, and grow, this home offers a rare kind of townhouse living in the heart of Back Bay.
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    Listed by:

    Maggie Gold Seelig 617-645-4999,

    MGS Group Real Estate LTD 617-714-4544

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73584705

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Other
      • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
      • Number of fireplaces: 6
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 9,924
      • Total interior livable area: 9,924 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 9,243
      • Finished area below ground: 681

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Enclosed
      • Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, Other
      Lot
      • Size: 2,520 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: W:05 P:03527 S:000,4524942
      • Zoning: R1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Frame, Brick, Stone
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Slate,Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1870

      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, T-Station, Other
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,781/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $7,847,300
      • Annual tax amount: $97,307
      • Date on market: 9/30/2026
      • Exclusions: Light Fixtures.

        Estimated market value

        $16,258,600

        $15.28M - $17.07M

        Not available

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Listed for sale$17,675,000-6.4%$1,781/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73584705 Report a problem
        7/26/2026Listing removed$18,885,000$1,903/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73481876 Report a problem
        3/3/2026Listed for sale$18,885,000$1,903/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73481876 Report a problem
        12/2/2025Listing removed$18,885,000$1,903/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem
        9/10/2025Listed for sale$18,885,000-5.6%$1,903/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem
        9/27/2024Listed for sale$19,995,000+54.1%$2,015/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem
        5/23/2020Listing removed$1,850
        Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty Report a problem
        4/22/2020Listed for rent$1,850
        Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty Report a problem
        8/12/2013Listing removed$12,975,000$1,307/sqft
        Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71548916 Report a problem
        6/28/2013Listed for sale$12,975,000+794.8%$1,307/sqft
        Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71548916 Report a problem
        4/1/2002Sold$1,450,000+124.8%$146/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/9/2000Sold$645,000-35.2%$65/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/14/1999Sold$995,000+89.5%$100/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/9/1997Sold$525,000$53/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$88,242 +10.8%$7,620,200 +4.3%
        2024$79,618 +1.5%$7,304,400
        2023$78,449 +5.1%$7,304,400 +6.5%
        2022$74,652 +4%$6,861,400 +2%
        2021$71,775 +4.2%$6,726,800 +3.2%
        2020$68,852 +5.3%$6,520,100 +5.1%
        2019$65,411 +7.6%$6,206,000 +7%
        2018$60,807 +597.1%$5,802,200 +36.4%
        2017$8,723 -77.3%$4,254,943 +21.7%
        2016$38,469 -18.9%$3,497,166 -10.7%
        2015$47,437 -30.2%$3,917,200 -27.4%
        2014$67,923 +3.9%$5,399,300 +8.6%
        2013$65,356 +24.9%$4,973,800 +23.9%
        2012$52,338 -4.1%$4,013,640 -5.9%
        2011$54,558 +14.3%$4,265,640 +6.2%
        2010$47,732 +12%$4,017,870 +0.3%
        2009$42,599 +13.9%$4,007,400 +17.6%
        2008$37,385 +60.2%$3,407,905 +60.5%
        2007$23,342 -2.4%$2,123,950 -1.2%
        2006$23,908 -2%$2,150,016 -5.4%
        2005$24,395 $2,273,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Back Bay

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        94 / 100
        Rider's Paradise
        88 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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