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79 Goodenough Street, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$650,000
Est. $3,935/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,400
Sq Ft
$464
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1935
Year Built
2 hours 6 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 1, 2026 • MLS# 73527564 Copied!

About this home

One word to describe this home, OPPORTUNITY!!! Longtime family-owned home located in sought after Brighton, perfectly situated on a gorgeous tree lined street neighborhood.This charming single-family home is ready for its next chapter needing deferred maintenance throughout. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property offers solid bones and endless potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. The walk up attic offers even more living space potential. The oversized city backyard is perfect for Summer BBQ's or possible expansion on the existing house. Ideal opportunity for contractors, investors, or owner-occupants looking to build equity in a highly sought-after neighborhood. Excellent location, close to BU, Boston College, near public transportation, parks, restaurants, the Charles River and ALL Brighton has to offer. Truly a must see!!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Open House Schedule

06
Jun
Saturday, June 6
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
07
Jun
Sunday, June 7
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1935
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $5,380
Assessed Value $781,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone, Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

79 Goodenough Street, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

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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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.4 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
B
Winship Elementary School
0.5 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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Edison Elementary School
0.7 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
German International School Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.1 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
1.7 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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.2 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
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.1 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
5.5 mi
Epiphany School
6.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
Timilty Middle
3.7 mi
Edwards Middle
4.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.6 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
0.6 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
1.0 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
3.0 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.7 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
Newman School
3.7 mi
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
Meridian Academy
3.9 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.2 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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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2026
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Ann DiMascio Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2026 New Listing Added $650,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
2 hours 6 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$464

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,380 $781,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,380
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$781,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ann DiMascio
Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN229813
Office MLS ID AN2314
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 11:32 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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