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!!
Sold for $670,000
$670,000
79 Goodenough St, Brighton, MA 02135
3beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,101 Square Feet Lot
$670,100 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$2,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$670,100
$623,000 - $717,000
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Oversized city backyardTree lined street neighborhood
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Listed by:
Ann DiMascio 781-704-1180,
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 781-786-8080
Bought with:
Aida Parnagian
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73527564
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 5,101 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 1214887
- Zoning: RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: 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
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brighton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $781,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,380
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $670,000+3.1%$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73527564 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $650,000$464/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $650,000$464/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73527564 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$464/sqft |
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| 1/10/2018 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,539 +18.2% | $737,400 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $7,225 +4.5% | $662,800 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,911 +8.6% | $643,500 +10% |
| 2022 | $6,365 +11.4% | $585,000 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $5,713 +18.4% | $535,400 +17.1% |
| 2020 | $4,827 +5.1% | $457,100 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $4,591 +6.6% | $435,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $4,307 +706.2% | $411,000 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $534 -87% | $391,200 +5% |
| 2016 | $4,099 -10.2% | $372,600 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $4,564 +8.5% | $376,900 +17.8% |
| 2013 | $4,205 +4.9% | $320,000 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $4,010 +2% | $307,500 |
| 2011 | $3,933 +6.4% | $307,500 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $3,695 +3.1% | $311,000 -7.8% |
| 2009 | $3,585 -4.6% | $337,300 -1.5% |
| 2008 | $3,757 -0.7% | $342,500 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $3,785 | $344,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brighton
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mary Lyon K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lyon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Winship Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02135
- Brighton
- 79 Goodenough St
