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Off Market Aug 2024 for $520K

$515,268

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,671/mo

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848

sq ft

36 Orkney Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135

About this home

Top floor unit in the ideal Cleveland Circle location offering restaurants, Chestnut Hill Reservoir and many neighborhood conveniences. Bordering the Brookline line and a short distance to B,C and D lines. Walk in to a gracious foyer and large living room showcasing classic Boston pre-war charm. Hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen and high ceilings. Both bedrooms are spacious with good closet space. Laundry and storage in the basement. Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee with ample free resident permit parking. To top it off, you have a private porch overlooking Beacon Street. Pets are welcome!

CondoProperty Type

1910Year Built

$608Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Eugene Lee • Lee Realty Boston

Bought with Matthew Petty • FRAME Residential

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73250811

Redfin Estimate

$515,268

$4,732 since sold in August 2024$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.7% lower than the average sale price ($584K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$505,000
A
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
40 Orkney Rd #1, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$550,000
B
2 beds1 bath818 sq ft
1758 Commonwealth Ave #12, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$702,000
C
2 beds1 bath919 sq ft
140 Kilsyth Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$520,000
D
2 beds1 bath865 sq ft
164 Strathmore R #4, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$490,000
E
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
21 Sutherland Rd #6, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$735,000
F
2 beds1 bath955 sq ft
1874 Beacon St #4, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in Commonwealth, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$456K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

3 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 36 Orkney Rd #5

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73250811

Aug 15, 2024

Sold

$520,000

$613/sq ft

Jul 3, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 11, 2024

Listed

$530,000

$625/sq ft

MLS PIN #70487983

Feb 20, 2007

Sold

$275,000

$324/sq ft

Jan 7, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 9, 2006

Listed

$299,000

$353/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 26, 2003

Sold

$239,000

$282/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 2000

Sold

$205,000

$242/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 9, 1997

Sold

$90,000

$106/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 1995

Sold

$84,500

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,549 (+4.6%)

$423,600

2022

$4,348 (+2.0%)

$399,600

2021

$4,264 (+5.2%)

$399,600

2020

$4,053 (+2.2%)

$383,800

2019

$3,967 (+7.6%)

$376,400

2018

$3,688 (+6.9%)

$351,900

2017

$3,451 (+5.0%)

$325,900

2016

$3,288 (−7.6%)

$298,900

2015

$3,559 (+6.0%)

$293,900

2014

$3,359

$267,000

2013

$3,357 (+3.9%)

$255,500

2012

$3,230 (−1.2%)

$247,700

2009

$3,268 (+12.1%)

$255,500

2006

$2,915

$274,200

Tax history for 36 Orkney Rd #5

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,549 (+4.6%)

$423,600

2022

$4,348 (+2.0%)

$399,600

2021

$4,264 (+5.2%)

$399,600

2020

$4,053 (+2.2%)

$383,800

2019

$3,967 (+7.6%)

$376,400

2018

$3,688 (+6.9%)

$351,900

2017

$3,451 (+5.0%)

$325,900

2016

$3,288 (−7.6%)

$298,900

2015

$3,559 (+6.0%)

$293,900

2014

$3,359

$267,000

2013

$3,357 (+3.9%)

$255,500

2012

$3,230 (−1.2%)

$247,700

2009

$3,268 (+12.1%)

$255,500

2006

$2,915

$274,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

848

Year built

1910

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

1218195

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

ALLSTON/BRIGHTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR-1

Allston-Brighton Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistrict

Multifamily Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation MFR on said Maps. The Multifamily Residential Subdistricts are established to encourage medium density multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types including one-, two- and three-family Dwellings, Row Houses, Town Houses, and multifamily Dwellings.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Common Area

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: 36-46 Orkney Road Condominium
Building Area (Total): 848
StructureType: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Common Walls: No One Above
Entry Level: 3
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,617
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $490
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Association Amenities: Hot Water

Location Information
Directions: Sutherland road then 1st right on Orkney
UnparsedAddress: 36 Orkney Road # 5, Boston MA 02135

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1218195

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenants Belongings And Furniture.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Baldwin Early Learning Center

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Brighton High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Brighton, MA • 02135

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$490,000 – $593,000

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Home values near 36 Orkney Rd #5

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 2, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$528,433
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 4, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$532,183

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 1, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$502,320
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 5, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 836 Sq. Ft.	$550,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 3, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$510,062
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 6, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$570,763

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