OFF MARKET

Off market may 2015 for $401K

$521,116

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,092/mo

•

804

sq ft

38 Orkney Rd #2, Brighton, MA 02135

About this home

Bright and sunny two bedroom condo in the heart of Cleveland Circle. Spacious home full of classic Bostonian charm. Period details include arched window, high ceilings, built-in shelving, and oversize windows. Master bedroom features large double closet and bow windows. Updated eat-in-kitchen with plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking. Washer / dryer in the unit!!! Very high first floor with private deck. Ideal Brighton location just steps to C and D lines. Move in!

CondoProperty Type

1910Year Built

804 sq ftLot Size

$648Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ruth Malkin • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Bought with Cheryl Cotney • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71814164

Redfin Estimate

$521,116

$120K since sold in May 2015$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($540K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$550,000
A
2 beds1 bath818 sq ft
1758 Commonwealth Ave #12, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$530,000
B
2 beds1 bath807 sq ft
44 Orkney Rd #3, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$505,000
C
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
40 Orkney Rd #1, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$702,000
D
2 beds1 bath919 sq ft
140 Kilsyth Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$450,000
E
2 beds1 bath795 sq ft
4 Colliston Rd Unit B, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$505,000
F
2 beds1 bath773 sq ft
2001-2003 Commonwealth Ave #34, Brighton, MA 02135

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Market trends in Commonwealth, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$468K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

5 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Orkney Rd #2

Date

Event

Price

APPFOLIO #1

Apr 10, 2024

Rental Removed

$4,800

$6/sq ft

Mar 28, 2024

Listed for Rent

$4,800

$6/sq ft

MLS PIN #71814164

May 31, 2015

Listing Removed

—

May 29, 2015

Sold

$401,000

$499/sq ft

Apr 15, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2015

Listed

$360,000

$448/sq ft

MLS PIN #70900888

Jul 31, 2009

Sold

$284,000

$353/sq ft

May 14, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 9, 2009

Listed

$286,900

$357/sq ft

Come see this attractive Brighton condo featuring a renovated eat-in kitchen (new cabinets, new granite countertops, new stove, new fridge, new dishwasher) leading out to your own private porch! High first-floor, front to back with great sunlight. Situated on the Brookline line with direct access to 3 train lines & multiple buses. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout, with walk-out bay window in the master BR. Tons of extra storage in unit as well as in the basement. Transferrable rental parking!!!

MLS PIN #30733232

Sep 8, 2003

Sold

$303,000

$377/sq ft

Jul 1, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2003

Listed

$309,000

$384/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 3, 2000

Sold

$180,000

$224/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,852 (+4.6%)

$451,800

2022

$4,638 (+2.0%)

$426,300

2021

$4,549 (+3.7%)

$426,300

2020

$4,388 (+2.2%)

$415,500

2019

$4,294 (+7.6%)

$407,400

2018

$3,992 (+6.9%)

$380,900

2017

$3,736 (+4.9%)

$352,800

2016

$3,560 (−1.5%)

$323,600

2015

$3,615 (+5.9%)

$298,500

2014

$3,413

$271,300

2013

$3,411 (−0.1%)

$259,600

2012

$3,415 (+6.8%)

$261,900

2009

$3,198 (+13.9%)

$250,000

2006

$2,807

$264,100

Tax history for 38 Orkney Rd #2

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,852 (+4.6%)

$451,800

2022

$4,638 (+2.0%)

$426,300

2021

$4,549 (+3.7%)

$426,300

2020

$4,388 (+2.2%)

$415,500

2019

$4,294 (+7.6%)

$407,400

2018

$3,992 (+6.9%)

$380,900

2017

$3,736 (+4.9%)

$352,800

2016

$3,560 (−1.5%)

$323,600

2015

$3,615 (+5.9%)

$298,500

2014

$3,413

$271,300

2013

$3,411 (−0.1%)

$259,600

2012

$3,415 (+6.8%)

$261,900

2009

$3,198 (+13.9%)

$250,000

2006

$2,807

$264,100

*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.

804

Year built

1910

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

1207393

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 804
StructureType: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Entry Level: 1
Security Features: Intercom

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,413
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $361
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Association Amenities: Hot Water

Location Information
Directions: Sutherland to Orkney in Cleveland Circle.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Orkney Rd # 2, Boston MA 02135

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 804
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1207393

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
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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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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Estimated sale price

$496,000 – $600,000

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Home values near 38 Orkney Rd #2

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Orkney Rd Apartment 1, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$547,354
40 Orkney Rd Apartment 5, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 821 Sq. Ft.	$530,662

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Orkney Rd Apartment 3, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 807 Sq. Ft.	$553,647
40 Orkney Rd Apartment 6, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 828 Sq. Ft.	$498,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Orkney Rd Apartment 4, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 842 Sq. Ft.	$518,227
38 Orkney Rd Apartment 1, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$512,134

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