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79 Marlborough Street, Boston

Active $9,700,000

  • 6 bd
  • 8.5 ba
  • 6,485 sqft
  • 1864 built
  • $1,495/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠9⁠2⁠8⁠

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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 79 Marlborough Street, a distinguished 25' wide property situated on one of Boston’s most coveted and picturesque residential streets. A chance of a lifetime; this brownstone retains original architectural details, soaring high ceilings and a short walk to the Charles River Esplanade. Ideally positioned a block away from the Boston Public Garden with a rooftop view of all Boston has to offer, this property has the unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condominium conversion, or investment property. This townhouse is currently configured with three two-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments with an unbelievable 6 outdoor parking spots.— Capitol Realty Group

Back Bay

Boston's Victorian brownstone district laid out on the filled-in tidal bay; Commonwealth Avenue Mall as central axis.

About

Key details

  • 6,485 sq ft
  • 2,809 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 8.5 baths
  • 1864 built
  • $1,495 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠9⁠2⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
79 Marlborough Street
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02116
Deed (Bk/Pg)
53687 / 251

Historic designations

National Register
Back Bay Historic District
Local Historic District
Back Bay Architectural District· · includes BOS.BW
MACRIS Inventory
Gardner, J. L. Estate · includes BOS.3104

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.