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Back Bay Off Market Listing

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8 Photos
1 Bed
1 Bath
Not Available - Off Market
Back Bay, Boston, MA
178 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA 02116

Property Description

OFF MARKET

MAY NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE

Located on one of Back Bay’s most iconic blocks, this sunny and spacious one-bedroom offers timeless charm and unbeatable location. The gracious living/dining space features soaring ceilings, oversized bay windows, beautiful hardwood floors, and a handsome decorative fireplace. The efficient kitchen is well-appointed with granite counters, gas cooking, and a stainless steel dishwasher. The spacious bedroom offers additional fireplace detail, large closet, and peaceful rear-facing and sunny views. This professionally managed brownstone showcases historic character and elegant curb appeal with its classic red brick façade and grand entry. Moments from the Esplanade, Newbury Street, Copley Square, and the T, this apartment is perfect for anyone seeking a quintessential Back Bay address.NO BROKER FEE

Map & Nearby Areas

Commonwealth School

Private School, Grades: 9-12

0.09mi

Newman School

Private School, Grades: 9-12

0.1mi

Newman School

Private School, Grades: 7-12

0.11mi

Kingsley Montessori School

School

0.12mi

Snowden International High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.15mi

The Learning Project Elementary School

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.17mi

The Learning Project

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.17mi

School of Fashion Design

School

0.18mi

Lolita

Bar

0.17mi

The Pour House

Bar

0.35mi

McGreevy's

Bar

0.35mi

Lir

Bar

0.35mi

Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee Shop

0.12mi

Caffè Nero

Coffee Shop

0.15mi

Nourish Your Soul

Smoothie & Coffee & Juice & Breakfast (Cafe)

0.17mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.21mi

Pawsh

Pet Grooming

0.29mi

Back Bay Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary

0.33mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 33, Ladder 15

Fire Station

0.41mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 7, Ladder 17

Fire Station

0.51mi

MBTA Transit Police

Police

0.4mi

Berklee College Police

Police

0.56mi

First Corps of Cadets Museum

Museum

0.14mi

New England Historic Genealogical Society

Museum

0.24mi

Gibson House

Museum

0.34mi

Hynes Convention Center

0.33mi

DTR Modern Galleries

Gallery

0.11mi

Rolly-Michaux Galleries

Gallery

0.11mi

Childs Gallery

Gallery

0.11mi

The Guild of Boston Artists

Gallery

0.14mi

Fitness Hub

Fitness Centre

0.18mi

The Bar Method

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.21mi

Parker Cote Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.22mi

Turnstyle

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

0.25mi

Boston Sports Club

Fitness Centre. Sports: Swimming, Fitness, Exercise

0.28mi

Barry's

Fitness Centre. Sports: Fitness

0.31mi

SoulCycle

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

0.32mi

Healthworks

Fitness Centre. Sports: Multi, Yoga

0.32mi

Commonwealth Ave Mall

Municipal Park

0.05mi

Charles River Esplanade

Park

0.13mi

Sitting Grove

Park

0.26mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.38mi

Frieda Garcia Park

Park

0.42mi

Boston Public Garden

Park

0.44mi

Belvidere - Dalton Plaza

Park

0.46mi

Clarendon Street Play Area

Playground

0.16mi

Esplanade Playspace

Playground

0.33mi

Miriam & Sidney Stoneman Playground

Playground

0.34mi

Illesteva

Optician

0.14mi

Newbury Visions

Optician

0.16mi

Edge Luxury Eyewear

Optician

0.17mi

Candid

Dentist

0.18mi

See Eyewear

Optician

0.2mi

Dental Associates of New England

Dentist

0.2mi

Copley Dental Associates

Dentist

0.22mi

Back Bay Dental Design

Dentist

0.25mi

SUNS

Furniture

0.12mi

The Rug Company

Furniture

0.17mi

Frette

Furniture

0.27mi

BoConcept

Furniture

0.28mi

Restoration Hardware

Furniture

0.32mi

Pompanoosuc Mills

Furniture

0.38mi

Thos. Moser

Furniture

0.45mi

Prudential Center

Mall

0.29mi

Copley

Green B
Green C
Green D
Green E

0.2mi

Boylston St @ Dartmouth St

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0.2mi

Ring Rd @ Boylston St

39
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0.24mi

Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

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504
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0.26mi

Boylston St @ Clarendon St

10
39
55
57
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0.26mi

Boylston St @ Prudential Center

55
57

0.29mi

Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St

39
501
504
57
9

0.31mi

Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

501
504

0.34mi

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Listing courtesy of Thomas Leggett , Boston Proper Real Estate
MLS ID#: 73407447

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