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$839,000

42 Bigelow St, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listed by Susan Sullivan
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Living area
2,182 sqft
Year built
1896

About this home

PRICE ADJUSTMENT! Looking for a single-family home in Brighton, (Oak Square), one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods? This is a rare opportunity! Offering an impressive 12 rooms, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms plus 4 additional rooms providing wonderful flexibility for home offices, guest space, a den, playroom, or whatever best suits your lifestyle.The home is filled with character and beautiful original woodwork throughout. A grand entry welcomes you inside, leading to a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, and plenty of space to gather and entertain. A lovely, sun-filled screened porch overlooking the street is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Outside, a spacious yard provides additional room to enjoy. On-street parking.The location is exceptional for both convenience and commuting. Close to the bus line with easy access into downtown Boston. Near the Mass Pike, and conveniently located near the Newton and Watertown lines. Walk to neighborhood stores, restaurants, the YMCA, library, and more.Lovingly held by the same family for decades, this has been a truly happy family home filled with years of memories. Now it is ready for its next owner to make it their own and begin a new chapter in this special Brighton home.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73572894
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
45
On market date
September 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.11 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Lyon K-8
0.37 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
133
Student:teacher ratio
7.0:1
District
Boston
Middle
Bigelow Middle
0.68 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Lyon Upper 9-12
0.38 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
129
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 45 days -- 80 fewer days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,949 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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$5,203/mo
$167,800 down
$671,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,353
Property tax (est.)$699
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 15 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.