257 Market Street, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$985,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,250,000
Final Sale Price:
$985,000
Difference:
$265,000 (-21.2%)
Performance Metrics
78.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$518
Sale $/sq ft:
$408
This property sold for $408 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 21.2% below the original asking price.
With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Extremely rare piece of property in Brighton's hottest area of the new Boston Landing Development. Just under 17K square feet of land, this lovingly maintained property has been owned by same family since 1942! Developers Delight or for the large growing and/or extended family, much potential to be offered in this home. The two kitchens easily can make it a two family, as it shows in public record. This exquisite property is your opportunity to own so close to Boston's most in-demand new developments. Walking distance to the New Boston Landing, soon to be new MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Bruins & Celtics practice facilities, Harvard University, Boston College, Boston University, Brighton Center. You could be in the heart of all that Brighton has to offer. BRING OFFERS!
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Property History
Market Insights
27%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73584709
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$1,349,000
MLS #73584709 - Active
Sold
Aug 12, 2016
$985,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
Listed for Sale
Jun 15, 2016
$1,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Marie Anthony
Office: RTN Realty Advisors LLC.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,349,000 | - | - | MLS #73584709 - Active |
| 08/12/2016 | ✓ Sold | $985,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/15/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,250,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,342 | $771,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,342
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$771,400
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,415 sq ft
Lot Size
0.38 acres
Total Rooms
10
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Paved Drive
Total Spaces
7
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,342
Assessed Value
$771,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Public Assessment Record Lists At 2 Family - Zoned As Single Family, Buyer Responsible For All Due Diligence Regarding Legal Use And Occupancy.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Estate Sale
Structure Type
[]
House Color
green
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
22 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,415 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Block
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
7
Parking Features:
Paved Drive
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#418 of 825
|
Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
D
Edison Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#764 of 825
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.5 mi
|
#290 of 346
|
Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.8 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
5.3 mi
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
3.5 mi
Edwards Middle
4.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.4 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.4 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.5 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.7 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.9 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.0 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
257 Market Street, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Marie Anthony
Listing Office
RTN Realty Advisors LLC.
Office Phone
617-835-0845
Agent MLS ID
BB800839
Office MLS ID
AN1607
Listing Data Updated
Aug 16, 2016 12:02 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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