68 Murdock St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$416,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,565
Sq Ft
$162
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1920
Year Built
35
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Nov 10, 2005 • MLS# 70292556 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $449,500
Final Sale Price: $416,000
Difference: $33,500 (-7.5%)
Performance Metrics
92.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $175
Sale $/sq ft: $162
This property sold for $162 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 35 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$162/sq ft
Area Median
$239/sq ft
Difference
32.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Spacious Colonial on corner of Murdock & Elmira St. Over 2565 S/F of Living space. 2 Fireplaces. Hardwood Floors under carpeting. 2 Full Bath's. Built-In Hutch in dining room. 4 Good Sized Bedrooms With Walk-In Closets. All rooms are very spacious. Walk-Up 3rd floor with 2 partially finished rooms. Enclosed wraparound porch. Vinyl Windows. Enclosed Yard. Walk to St. E's Hospital, Transportation and Stores. Minutes to Mass. Pike, Storrow Drive and Harvard Square.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53.3%
Price Range
36
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73506360
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 30, 2026
$890,000
MLS #73506360
✓
Sold
Dec 30, 2005
$416,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 36
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 10, 2005
$449,500
Original listing
Agent: Norman O'Grady Office: Prime Realty Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,626 $337,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,626
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$337,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,565 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,626
Assessed Value $337,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 36 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,565 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility
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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
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
0.7 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
German International School Boston
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
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
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.9 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
1.3 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.8 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 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
5.1 mi
Epiphany School
5.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
3.2 mi
Edwards Middle
4.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.1 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
0.2 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
0.7 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
2.5 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
3.3 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
3.3 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.5 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
3.7 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
3.8 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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Brighton

68 Murdock St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Norman O'Grady
Listing Office Prime Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 617-254-2525
Agent MLS ID BB302687
Office MLS ID BB9190
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:25 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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