Welcome to this charming four-bedroom Colonial tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, just a short walk to Oak Square and local shops. This beautifully updated home features brand-new hardwood flooring throughout, a newly added half bath, and new windows, offering comfort, style, and energy efficiency. The spacious first floor includes a sun-filled, front-to-back12x23 living room—perfect for entertaining—as well as a formal dining room and a generous kitchen ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, you'll find four well-ventilated bedrooms, ideal for cool summer nights. A bright and airy three-season sun room off the 4th bedroom (9x17) provides flexible space—perfect as a home office, playroom, or reading nook. A walk-out basement,offering potential for even more living space or storage. Conveniently located just minutes from Storrow Drive, the Mass Pike, and Harvard Square, this home blends peace and privacy with unbeatable access to city life.
Est. $3,509 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 21 Upcrest Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73476571
Jun 2, 2026
Sold
$905,000
$475/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 7, 2026
Price Changed
$915,000
$480/sq ft
Feb 12, 2026
Listed
$930,000
$488/sq ft
MLSPIN #73462585
Dec 19, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,750
$2/sq ft
Dec 17, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,800
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73460767
Dec 15, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,750
$2/sq ft
Dec 12, 2025
Price Changed
$3,750
$2/sq ft
Dec 10, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,800
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73458546
Dec 8, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,800
$2/sq ft
Dec 5, 2025
Price Changed
$3,800
$2/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,900
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73450303
Dec 1, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,900
$2/sq ft
Nov 30, 2025
Price Changed
$3,900
$2/sq ft
Nov 29, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,950
$2/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,950
$2/sq ft
Nov 8, 2025
Price Changed
$3,950
$2/sq ft
Nov 5, 2025
Listed for Rent
$4,000
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73197178
Feb 14, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,600
$2/sq ft
Feb 6, 2024
Price Changed
$3,600
$2/sq ft
Jan 28, 2024
Listed for Rent
$3,800
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73170298
Jan 27, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,950
$2/sq ft
Nov 7, 2023
Price Changed
$3,950
$2/sq ft
Oct 26, 2023
Price Changed
$4,350
$2/sq ft
Oct 14, 2023
Listed for Rent
$4,300
$2/sq ft
MLS PIN #73140800
Sep 21, 2023
Sold
$735,000
$386/sq ft
Aug 7, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 26, 2023
Listed
$799,500
$419/sq ft
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Home Sweet Home. Four-bedroom colonial tucked away on a quiet dead-end street a short walk to Oak Square and Stores. First floor has a front to back 12x23 sf living room, great for entertaining, gets great sunlight. Formal Dining room and spacious kitchen. Upstairs has four cross ventilated bedrooms for cool summer living. Spacious three season Sunroom off 4th bedroom 9x17, could be a home office, play area, endless possibilities. 30-foot rear sun deck. Walk out basement. Roof and furnace 10-12 years old so plenty of life left in them. Minutes' drive to Storrow Drive, Mass Pike and Harvard Square. Pack your bags and move right in. Cut and paste link to Matterport Tour. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=STmxxAGEPFZ&mls=1
One-Family Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation 1F on said Maps. The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Residential Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Apr 22, 2026 • Final
Electrical low voltage
Work on low voltage electrical systems.
Electrical
Apr 20, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Install solar panels.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,906
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 1632
Below Grade Finished Area: 274
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,927
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Winship
Middle Or Junior School: Mary Lyon
High School: Lyon
Location Information
Directions: Faneuil Street to Brooks Street to Upcrest road.
UnparsedAddress: 21 Upcrest Rd, Boston MA 02135
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,494
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1217984
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mary Lyon K-8 School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Lyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Brighton, MA • 02135
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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27
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$962,000 – $1.17M
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