Boston Marathon

Homes for sale along the Boston Marathon route

From suburban houses near the start to a city condo (and a sprawling Brookline mansion with 11 bathrooms) right near the finish.

90 Auburndale Ave. in West Newton was built in 2025. Surette Media Group

By Regina Cole

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Watching the Boston Marathon on TV is very well and good, but there is no substitute for standing at the side of the road, cheering and clapping, passing a cup of water to a perspiring runner, giving an encouraging thumbs-up to another, admiring the tenacity of so many people willing to push themselves for the grueling distance.

While it is nowhere near as difficult as actually running the race, finding a place to stand can be grueling, too. But if you live along the Marathon route, your front-row viewing spot is assured. In fact, you should probably get prepared to host friends on Marathon Monday.

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If that sounds appealing, here are six properties for sale all along the route ranging in price and style — from suburban single-family houses near the start to a city condo (and a sprawling Brookline mansion with 11 bathrooms) right near the finish. All are within an easy walk of the race course; some are even right on it.

49 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton

$879,000 (Note: As of publication time, this house was under contract)

The house at 49 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton has a front porch and a back patio for outdoor entertaining.
– Allard Media
The house at 49 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton is right at the beginning of the marathon route. – Allard Media

2,426 square feet

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

0.27 Acre Lot

How far from the race? Half a mile from the starting line.

10 Metropolitan Ave., Ashland

$550,000   

The house at 10 Metropolitan Ave. in Ashland is on the marathon route. – Raymond Media Productions
There’s a designated dining room for hosting. – Raymond Media Productions

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

1,779 square feet

0.18 Acre lot

How far from the race? A few steps. This house is at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Main Street.

3B Wilson St., Natick

$999,000

3B Wilson St. in Natick is a four-bedroom townhouse. (Pictured: Unit 4B, which has the same exact layout and fixtures.) – Drone Home Media
An open-plan kitchen makes entertaining easy. – Drone Home Media

Bedrooms: 4

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Bathrooms: 4

2,117 square feet

How far from the race? This townhouse is at the intersection of Wilson Street and East Central Street, which is part of the race course.

90 Auburndale Ave., West Newton

$3,195,000

The back deck is made for hosting. – Surette Media Group
The house is designed for indoor/outdoor living in the warm months. – Surette Media Group

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3.5

5,290 square feet

0.16 Acre lot

How far from the race? About a mile from the route.

55 Leicester St., Brookline

$6,395,000

The house at 55 Leicester St. in Brookline has 11 bathrooms. – Surette Media Group
The front of the house hides a massive wall of windows in the back. – Surette Media Group
The 0.95-acre lot has an in ground pool. – Surette Media Group

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 8 full, 3 half

8,921 square feet

0.95 Acre lot

How far from the race? Want to throw a massive bash? Located about a mile from the route, this house has a pool, a roof deck, a wine cellar, and a five-car garage to accommodate guest parking.

308 Commonwealth Ave. Unit G, Boston

Coming soon for $2,790,000

308 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston is right along the marathon route. – Atlantic Photo Works
308 Commonwealth Ave. Unit G, in Boston is coming on the market soon. – Atlantic Photo Works
Unit G has an eat-in kitchen with a view. – Atlantic Photo Works

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

1,940 square feet

How far from the race? This unit coming soon to market looks down onto the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Hereford Street, where the runners take the final turn before the finish line on Boylston Street. A dramatic spot just before the finish!

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Regina Cole

Regina Cole writes about architecture and design for national and regional publications, with a specialty in historic architecture and the history of the decorative arts.

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