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.
For sale
$17,675,000
4 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115
7beds
9,924sqft
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
- 30 days
- 2,448
- 108
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $17,675,000-6.4%$1,781/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73584705 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2026 | Listing removed | $18,885,000$1,903/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73481876 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $18,885,000$1,903/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73481876 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Listing removed | $18,885,000$1,903/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $18,885,000-5.6%$1,903/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $19,995,000+54.1%$2,015/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73295924 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Listing removed | $1,850 |
Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,850 |
Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2013 | Listing removed | $12,975,000$1,307/sqft |
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71548916 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $12,975,000+794.8%$1,307/sqft |
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71548916 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2002 | Sold | $1,450,000+124.8%$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2000 | Sold | $645,000-35.2%$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/1999 | Sold | $995,000+89.5%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/1997 | Sold | $525,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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