388 Marlborough St # 5, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$610,000
Track this home for price, status, and open-house alerts.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,000
Final Sale Price:
$610,000
Difference:
$89,000 (-12.7%)
Performance Metrics
87.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
194
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,262
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,101
This property sold for $1,101 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.7% below the original asking price.
At 194 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Perched above picturesque, tree-lined Marlborough Street, this sunlit front-facing one-bedroom charmer offers timeless appeal in the heart of Back Bay. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout, the spacious living room is highlighted by three oversized bow windows, custom built-in shelves surround a decorative fireplace with mantel. The generously sized bedroom comfortably fits a queen-size bed. Recent updates include a modern kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, full bath with built-in linen tower cabinet, and fresh paint throughout. This turnkey city retreat is move-in ready—enjoy urban living at its finest!
View in the App
Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops
Scan with phone
Public Records & Permits
Log in to view assessor & tax records, ownership history, and recent building permits for this property.
BMN Estimate
Get the number an algorithm can't give you
A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.
Recently Sold Nearby
Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73509978
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 18, 2026
$3,750
MLS #73509978
Pending Sale
Jan 13, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2025
$619,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Alavi
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2025
$619,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Alavi
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2025
$619,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $3,750 | - | - | MLS #73509978 |
| 01/13/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/15/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $619,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/15/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $619,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/15/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $619,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,896 | $711,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,896
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$523
Monthly
Assessed Value
$711,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1880
Living Area
554 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Off-site
Features
Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,896
Assessed Value
$711,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$523 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
5
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Tax Exemption | Living Room And Bedroom Are Virtually Staged | Trustee(s) Approval Required For Pet(s)
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
196 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
554 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
554 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Off-Site
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1880
Effective Year (Renovated):
1980
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.8 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.9 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.1 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.5 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Learn about these ratings
Location
Loading map...
Neighborhood
Back Bay
388 Marlborough St # 5, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Barbara Alavi
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-322-3933
Agent MLS ID
BB810183
Office MLS ID
AN0762
Listing Data Updated
Feb 11, 2026 4:15 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
Contact Us
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.
Similar Homes for Sale
Comparable Properties
Customize Comparable Search
Finding comparable properties...
Loading market insights for Boston.