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259 Marlborough Street

259 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

495-3,255 sqft

Description

259 Marlborough Street sits in the Back Bay area of Boston, at the corner of Marlborough Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The building has a historic character, adding charm to the tree-lined street. Nearby, the Charles River provides scenic views, enhancing the neighborhood's appeal. The low-rise structure consists of 3 stories and has 7 units. Built in 1900, the building showcases elegant details and oversized living spaces that attract residents. Units vary in size, ranging from 495 to 3,255 square feet, allowing for different living arrangements. The buildings offer options of 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices span from $2,750,000 to $4,500,000. The property has thoughtful amenities, including hot water, public transportation access, and an elevator for easy movement between floors. Nearby parks and garden areas complement the property, providing residents with outdoor options. Local public schools, such as the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation, support the community. Dining options like Zoe Inc offer close meal choices for evenings out. Highway access aids in reaching other parts of the city, making travel more straightforward. The building reflects a balance of historic elegance and modern amenities. Spacious interiors invite comfortable living. Its location benefits those seeking a vibrant area with both nature and city life intertwined.

Building ImageMLS ID #73458780
Building ImageMLS ID #73458780
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259 Marlborough Street

259 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

495-3,255 sqft

Description

259 Marlborough Street sits in the Back Bay area of Boston, at the corner of Marlborough Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The building has a historic character, adding charm to the tree-lined street. Nearby, the Charles River provides scenic views, enhancing the neighborhood's appeal. The low-rise structure consists of 3 stories and has 7 units. Built in 1900, the building showcases elegant details and oversized living spaces that attract residents. Units vary in size, ranging from 495 to 3,255 square feet, allowing for different living arrangements. The buildings offer options of 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices span from $2,750,000 to $4,500,000. The property has thoughtful amenities, including hot water, public transportation access, and an elevator for easy movement between floors. Nearby parks and garden areas complement the property, providing residents with outdoor options. Local public schools, such as the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation, support the community. Dining options like Zoe Inc offer close meal choices for evenings out. Highway access aids in reaching other parts of the city, making travel more straightforward. The building reflects a balance of historic elegance and modern amenities. Spacious interiors invite comfortable living. Its location benefits those seeking a vibrant area with both nature and city life intertwined.

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Description

259 Marlborough Street sits in the Back Bay area of Boston, at the corner of Marlborough Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The building has a historic character, adding charm to the tree-lined street. Nearby, the Charles River provides scenic views, enhancing the neighborhood's appeal. The low-rise structure consists of 3 stories and has 7 units. Built in 1900, the building showcases elegant details and oversized living spaces that attract residents. Units vary in size, ranging from 495 to 3,255 square feet, allowing for different living arrangements. The buildings offer options of 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices span from $2,750,000 to $4,500,000. The property has thoughtful amenities, including hot water, public transportation access, and an elevator for easy movement between floors. Nearby parks and garden areas complement the property, providing residents with outdoor options. Local public schools, such as the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation, support the community. Dining options like Zoe Inc offer close meal choices for evenings out. Highway access aids in reaching other parts of the city, making travel more straightforward. The building reflects a balance of historic elegance and modern amenities. Spacious interiors invite comfortable living. Its location benefits those seeking a vibrant area with both nature and city life intertwined.

259 Marlborough Street Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$1,492,500($1289/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$3,325,000($1402/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow70.12%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market112 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow70.12%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market112 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Medium
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Medium
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

259 Marlborough Street Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 773255331562025-06-27
MLS#: 73328169 		Closed$4,500,000
Unit 773280342162014-03-06
MLS#: 71564038 		Closed$4,575,000
Unit PHPH320044912009-05-28
MLS#: 70880682 		Closed$2,750,000
Unit 7
7

3 Beds

3 Baths

3255 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-06-27Closed$4,500,000
MLS#: 73328169
Days On Market156
Unit 7
7

3 Beds

4 Baths

3280 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2014-03-06Closed$4,575,000
MLS#: 71564038
Days On Market216
Unit PH
PH

4 Beds

4 Baths

3200 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2009-05-28Closed$2,750,000
MLS#: 70880682
Days On Market91
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Amenities

Life at 259 Marlborough comes with an array of convenient amenities designed to make your living experience enjoyable. You can look forward to hot water, an elevator for those days when you're carrying groceries or laundry, and easy access to public transportation. For nature lovers, there's also a garden area and nearby parks that invite you for a stroll or a relaxing afternoon picnic. Plus, if you’re a devoted worshiper or planning community involvement, a local house of worship is just a stone’s throw away.

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Amenities Description

Life at 259 Marlborough comes with an array of convenient amenities designed to make your living experience enjoyable. You can look forward to hot water, an elevator for those days when you're carrying groceries or laundry, and easy access to public transportation. For nature lovers, there's also a garden area and nearby parks that invite you for a stroll or a relaxing afternoon picnic. Plus, if you’re a devoted worshiper or planning community involvement, a local house of worship is just a stone’s throw away.

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Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Balcony

Balcony

Policies

Understanding building policies is key in a community living environment. Thankfully, 259 Marlborough Street keeps things simple with no false restrictions, allowing you to enjoy your home without unnecessary rules.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
259 Marlborough Street$1,402/sqft.$3 /sqft.
259 Marlborough St$1,402/sqft.$3 /sqft.
259 Marlborough$1,383/sqft.$3 /sqft.
171 Marlborough St$852/sqft.$3 /sqft.
236 Marlborough St$1,441/sqft.$3 /sqft.
192 Marlborough St$1,653/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

259 Marlborough Street is situated close to local schools in , Boston. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.03 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.03 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.11 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.17 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.25 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.31 miles away
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Schools

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Description

259 Marlborough Street is situated close to local schools in , Boston. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.03 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.10 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.22 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.24 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.24 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.37 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.40 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.43 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.44 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.44 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.45 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.47 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.48 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.47 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.48 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.50 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.52 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.53 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.54 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.54 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.55 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.57 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.70 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.72 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.74 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.76 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.76 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.78 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.79 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.79 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.84 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.86 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.87 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.87 Miles Away

Transit

Situated in , 259 Marlborough Street offers convenient access to city-wide public transportation. Nearby Bus, Tram, Metro within 2 miles allow for efficient commuting and travel. Strong transit connections enhance accessibility to work, schools, and leisure destinations. This location provides a connected and practical urban living environment.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.2 miles away|24 min walk
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Description

Situated in , 259 Marlborough Street offers convenient access to city-wide public transportation. Nearby Bus, Tram, Metro within 2 miles allow for efficient commuting and travel. Strong transit connections enhance accessibility to work, schools, and leisure destinations. This location provides a connected and practical urban living environment.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

350 Summer St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

400 Summer St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.73 miles away|15 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Amory Street

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Andrew

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Aquarium

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

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259 Marlborough Street Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.48%

15–29 Years

43.91%

30–44 Years

21.58%

45–59 Years

12.85%

60+ Years

15.19%

Commute

21%

Transit

39.51%

Walk

19.75%

Drive

2.8%

Bike

Housing Ownership

25.74%

Owner Occupied

74.26%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.71%
Multi Family
1.77%
Single Person
50.8%
Multi Person
49.2%

Average Income

Household:$8,873,432.78 /yr

Individual:$7,661,396.58 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.64%
High School College9.21%
Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate38.84%
Others15.8%
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Education

Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate38.84%
Others15.8%
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