Ideal 3 bed/2 bath single-family perched on Bigelow Hill in Brighton’s desirable Oak Square. One of the home’s standout features is its incredible lot—a backyard retreat that feels like a private country oasis- with skyline views! Enter through a welcoming screened-in porch to a fireplaced living room, adjacent dining room, and bright kitchen with sliders leading to a back deck and that stunning yard. A bedroom and full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs offers two more bedrooms with great closets and a second full bath. Ideally located near the Charles River with easy access to I-90, Cambridge, and Boston. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage, large unfinished basement for ample storage, 2024 gas heating system, 2022 hot water heater, and a 2017 roof.
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
165 Bigelow St, Brighton, MA 02135
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,976 Square Feet Lot
$807,100 Zestimate®
$604/sqft
$3,946 Estimated rent
Home value
$807,100
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lee Pagani 617-388-3963,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley 781-237-9090
Bought with:
Susan Gear
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73392470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 8,976 sqft
- Features: Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 1218806
- Zoning: 010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina
Location
- Region: Brighton
- Subdivision: Oak Square
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $800,000-3%$604/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73392470 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $825,000$623/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73392470 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000+26.9%$623/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73392470 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2019 | Listing removed | $4,500$3/sqft |
Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2019 | Price change | $4,500-10%$3/sqft |
Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $5,000+150%$4/sqft |
Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2017 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
Source: Club Realty Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,000-63.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Club Realty Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Sold | $650,000+0.2%$491/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $649,000+407%$490/sqft |
Source: Star Residential, LLC #72182593 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2017 | Listing removed | $5,500$4/sqft |
Source: Live Realty Boston Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2017 | Price change | $5,500+0.2%$4/sqft |
Source: Live Realty Boston Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $5,490$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/1993 | Sold | $128,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,073 +14.8% | $783,500 +8% |
| 2024 | $7,906 +1.5% | $725,300 |
| 2023 | $7,790 +8.6% | $725,300 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,173 +3.7% | $659,300 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $6,918 +9.4% | $648,400 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $6,321 +4.3% | $598,600 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $6,059 +11.6% | $574,900 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $5,431 +574.5% | $518,200 |
| 2017 | $805 -84.5% | $518,200 +10% |
| 2016 | $5,182 -4.2% | $471,100 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $5,412 +3.6% | $446,900 +12.4% |
| 2013 | $5,224 +8% | $397,600 +7.2% |
| 2012 | $4,835 +1.9% | $370,800 |
| 2011 | $4,743 +6.5% | $370,800 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $4,453 +12.1% | $374,800 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $3,971 -9.4% | $373,600 -6.5% |
| 2008 | $4,384 -2.9% | $399,600 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $4,516 | $410,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brighton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mary Lyon K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lyon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Edison K-8Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bps
- Middle: Bps
- High: Bps
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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