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53 Fairbanks St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$1,175,000
Est. $7,039/month
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,206
Sq Ft
$533
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1890
Year Built
8 hours 54 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537121 Copied!

About this home

Rare large single-family home in the heart of Brighton's coveted Oak Square neighborhood! This property features a beautifully renovated kitchen and a potential in-law unit on the walkout lower level, perfect for extended family, rental income, or extra living space. Investors take notice: this single-family is zoned 3F-4000 (multifamily), offering exciting potential for conversion (buyer to do own due diligence). Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking to settle into a vibrant community, this property offers endless potential. Enjoy unbeatable convenience with easy access to the Green Line and bus routes, plus a short drive to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, and Cambridge. You're just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Boston Landing, Brighton Ave, and Harvard Ave. Easy to show. All offers due Tuesday, June 23.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,206 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Open House Schedule

18
Jun
Thursday, June 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
20
Jun
Saturday, June 20
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,206 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,772
Assessed Value $930,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

53 Fairbanks St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Lyon Elementary School
< 0.1 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
D
Edison Elementary School
0.4 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Winship Elementary School
0.4 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.6 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
2.1 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
5.9 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
6.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
6.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
5.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.9 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.9 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
1.2 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.9 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.0 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
4.1 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
4.1 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.5 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2026
$1,175,000
Original listing
Agent: Nike John Office: eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Previous Transaction - MLS #72700099
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 15, 2020
$865,000
MLS #72700099

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 17, 2026 New Listing Added $1,175,000
Sep 15, 2020 Sold $865,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
8 hours 54 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$533

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,772 $930,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,772
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$930,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nike John
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Agent MLS ID CT009072
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Jun 17, 2026 5:30 AM 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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