85 Marlborough St # 5, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$439,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$399,000
Final Sale Price:
$439,000
Difference:
+$40,000 (+10.0%)
Performance Metrics
110.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,003
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,103
This property sold for $1,103 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 10.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Premier Opportunity! Gracious and charming Studio on coveted Marlborough St. just 2 blocks from the Public Garden! Rarely available, third floor, front facing condo on the sunny side of the street. Bright with high ceilings, wood floors, updated kitchen and bath ready to be your home or investment. Marble fireplace mantle and exposed brick lend comfortable, classic details. Built-in "loft" bed holds a double mattress. Laundry on second floor of building. Currently rented for $2,050.00/month with lease through August 31st. Current tenant would like to stay. Please note there is low owner occupancy in the building and an upcoming assessment to replace the roof. Check out the Virtual 3D Tour to "walk through" and experience it for yourself! Make sure you see this one now!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73585324
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$2,500
MLS #73585324 - Active
Sold
Aug 30, 2016
$439,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
Jul 20, 2016
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,500 | - | - | MLS #73585324 - Active |
| 08/30/2016 | ✓ Sold | $439,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/20/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $399,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,256 | $386,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,256
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$147
Monthly
Assessed Value
$386,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1885
Living Area
398 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Steam, Common
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,256
Assessed Value
$386,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$147 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Transient/hotel/motel Rentals Are Not Allowed. Upcoming Assessment For Roof Replacement Is Approx $3, 006 For This Unit And Not Officially Assessed Yet.1 Owner Owns 5 Units (63% Of Building).owner Occupancy Is Low: 2/8. May Require A Portfolio Loan Or Cash Sale. Rented Furnished Including Electricity
Exclusions
Tenant And Seller Belongings. Currently Rented Furnished And Landlord Pays For Electricity Bill.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1885
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
398 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1885
Effective Year (Renovated):
1979
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Common
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
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, Walk/Jog Trails, 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
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.9 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
85 Marlborough St # 5, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
TM306902
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Aug 30, 2016 1:42 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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