Step into the former grand parlor of a Back Bay mansion designed by Peabody & Stearnsreimagined for modern living. Built in 1884 for leather magnate William H. Baldwin, 261 Marlborough is a French Academic-style brownstone rich in prestige and symmetry. This 640 sq. ft. studio, once part of the Baldwin familys home, still showcases ornate millwork, a monumental fireplace, and ceiling medallions that once hosted Bostons Gilded Age elite. Now transformed with a chefs kitchen featuring bespoke cabinetry, quartz counters, and under-cabinet lighting, plus a spa-inspired bath with rainfall shower and 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 Bays storied past and vibrant present.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 2
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: N
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Hot Water, Steam
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
Kitchen and Dining
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0146924
- Lot Size Square Feet: 640
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
- Association Fee: 527
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 527
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8070
- City Region: Back Bay
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Between Fairfield St and Exeter St.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:05 P:03342 S:008, 3350691
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1702
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Area Total: 640
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Age: 95
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Brownstone
- Year Built Details: Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Source: Public