J
ohn Hancock's former Boston home is back on the market after 50 years. The Ebenezer Hancock House, a historic Flemish bond brickwork building at 10 Marshall St., was built by Hancock in 1767 and sold to a merchant in 1785. It's now owned by law firm Swartz & Swartz, who purchased it in 1974.

    This 5,748 square foot house is the only remaining property associated with a founding father in Boston and holds a spot on the National Registry of Historic Places. Hancock's brother, Ebenezer, lived here and stored 2 million silver crowns loaned by the French Government before they were distributed to troops.

    The house still retains its Late Gregorian interior details and has served as a shoe store, boarding house, officers club, and privately operated museum over the years. It currently holds 12 private offices and is located near City Hall and two MBTA stations.

    Boston assessed the property at $1.6 million, but the real estate company LandVest hasn't publicly listed a price. Realtor Dave Killen said they're looking for an owner occupant who loves the building's history and will be its steward. He believes the highest and best use is likely mixed-use development.