Welcome to 79 Marlborough Street, a distinguished Back Bay 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.
| Units | 5 |
| Living area | 6,485 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,809 sqft |
| Year built | 1864 |
| Price / sqft | $1,349 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73581928 |
| Days on market | 34 days |
| Listed on | September 23, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $38,900 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $3,458,100 |
| Zoning | R4 |
| Gross income (actual) | $49,200/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $49,200/yr |
| Total actual rent | $4,100/mo |
| Stories | 5 |
| Total rooms | 16 |
| Lot size | 0.06 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Foundation | Other |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 5-unit multi-family property with 6,485 sqft of living area, built in 1864.
79 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116 has been listed for 34 days (since September 23, 2026).
At a list price of $8,750,000 across 5 units, that works out to roughly $1,750,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $38,900 (2026), on an assessed value of $3,458,100.
At $8,750,000 for 6,485 sqft, that's about $1,349 per square foot.
6 total parking spaces.
79 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02116.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.