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164 Marlborough St, Boston, MA, 02116

8beds
8baths
9,504sqft
$9,950,000
$1,047price/sqft
$63,520/moest. monthly cost
$2,540,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

164 Marlborough St Boston, MA. The Crowninshield House is a historic house designed by renowned Architect Henry Hobson Richardson. One of a kind building on a corner lot that was the original Algonquin Club. It's a 4 story brick building, featuring a variety of trim in black brick, brownstone and decorative green and blue tiles.This is a One of a Kind property ready for conversion or brought back to its former glory as a single family home. Home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. With the historic designation, the potential for Historic Tax Credits exist. Federal Tax Credit of 20% plus State Tax Credit of possibly 15%. Currently zoned as a Dorm

Getting Around

97
WalkingWalker's Paradise
98
TransitRider's Paradise
85
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Mel H King ElementaryGrades 2-120.6 mi
3/10
Quincy Upper SchoolGrades 6-120.6 mi
2/10
Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1899

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Victorian
  • Property subType: 5+ Family - Rooming House

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 8
  • Full bathrooms: 8

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 8
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 2,304
  • Finished area above ground: 7,200

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 9,504
  • Total interior livable area: 9,504 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3351482
  • Zoning: 0111

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,000 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $50,312$603,744
Home Insurance *$1,782$21,384
Property Taxes $9,552$114,624
Electricity $1,874$22,489
Total$63,520$762,240
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$2,177,828/yr
40% on housing$1,905,600/yr
45% on housing$1,693,866/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,047This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02116$1,191
Suffolk County$574

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02116$1,479
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-02-12Price change$9,950,000
2024-11-30Listed for sale$10,995,000
2024-11-30Listing removed$10,995,000
2024-10-30Listed for sale$10,995,000
2024-10-30Listing removed$10,995,000
2024-07-21Price change$10,995,000
2024-04-07Listed for sale$12,500,000
2024-02-07Listing removed--
2024-01-02Listed for rent$25,000
2023-12-29Listing removed--
2023-11-18Listed for rent$25,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentPaul Gleason
BrokerageFairfield Realty

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