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$810,000
1
Bath
640
Living Area
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Property Description
Step into the former grand parlor of a Back Bay mansion designed by architect Charles Brigham, reimagined for modern living. Built in 1887 for Henry Austin Whitney, a prominent shoe manufacturer & railroad executive, 261 Marlborough is a French Academic-style brownstone steeped in Boston’s history. This 640 sq. ft. studio, once part of the Whitney family’s home, still showcases ornate millwork, a monumental fireplace, and ceiling medallions that once hosted the city’s Gilded Age elite. Now transformed with a chef’s kitchen featuring bespoke cabinetry, quartz counters, and under-cabinet lighting, plus a spa-inspired bath with rainfall shower & clawfoot tub, the residence blends history with luxury. With soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and potential to convert to a 1-bedroom, it offers rare appeal. Perfectly set between Fairfield and Exeter Streets, just blocks from the Public Garden and Commonwealth Mall, it places you in the heart of Back Bay.
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Highlights
- Area: Back Bay
- HOA Fee: $711
- Property Type: Condominium
- Total Rooms: 2
- Year Built: 1930
- Heating: Hot Water, Steam
- Property Class: Residential
- Stories: 1
- Unit Number: 4r
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Brick
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Roof: Rubber
- Total Number of Units: 13
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: N
- Fireplaces: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Details: Renovated Since
- Zoning: Cd
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $696,900
- HOA Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- Taxes: $8,070
- HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Tax Year: 2025
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