53 Breck Avenue, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$892,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,479
Sq Ft
$603
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1925
Year Built
3
Parking
7
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 15, 2022 • MLS# 72952729 Copied! • Updated Apr 8, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $880,000
Final Sale Price: $892,000
Difference: +$12,000 (+1.4%)
Performance Metrics
101.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $595
Sale $/sq ft: $603
This property sold for $603 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$603/sq ft
Area Median
$553/sq ft
Difference
+9.1%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Stately home with granite foundation a couple of blocks from vibrant Oak Square. Hilltop setting provides views and plenty of natural light. Large, level backyard, and very well-maintained grounds welcome you to this rare 3 bed, 1.5 bath single family colonial. The forced hot water heating system is only 3 years old, is gas and multi-zone plus fully insulated walls and double pane windows throughout. Oversized living room and master bedroom along with Italian imported tile in the upstairs bathroom. This house is very well maintained. Walk up attic for extra storage or finish for more living space. The lower level with separate entry includes living space with in-law/au pair potential, an equipment room with Washer Dryer and Wine cellar. There are two driveways that can accommodate 3 cars.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73513782
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 6, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73513782 - Active
Sold
Apr 8, 2022
$892,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Mar 15, 2022
$880,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Gill Office: Eddleston Gill & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $6,714 $629,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,714
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$629,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,479 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry Flooring - Laminate, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Entrance Foyer, Wine Cellar, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,714
Assessed Value $629,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions The Drapes And Hardware And She Is Replacing The Chandelier In The Dining Room With Another One
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Does not included finished Lower Level
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,479 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Wine Cellar, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Flooring - Laminate, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.4 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
0.5 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
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.7 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
2.0 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
2.5 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
3.2 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.6 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
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.6 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
C
Ohrenberger School
6.2 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
Middle School Academy
6.2 mi
Epiphany School
6.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
4.2 mi
Irving Middle
5.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
1.2 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
1.2 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
1.4 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
3.6 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
4.0 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
Meridian Academy
4.2 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.2 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
D
English High School
4.3 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
Newman School
4.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.8 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

53 Breck Avenue, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID A0002259
Office MLS ID A95426
Listing Data Updated Apr 8, 2022 2:41 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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