Off Market Jul 2021 for $500K

$550,089

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,186/mo

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836

sq ft

38 Orkney Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135

About this home

Beautifully renovated condo in the heart of Cleveland Circle. Features include a large entryway, with a bright & sunny living room, a modern eat in kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, 2 spacious bedrooms with good sized closets, a modern tile bathroom and a great private rear deck with scenic views! Condo is nicely painted and has high ceilings & gleaming hardwood floors. Building has Laundry and storage. Building has a new boiler (2020). Professionally managed association. Convenient location! Access to 3 different train lines in the neighborhood. Close to Boston College and shops and restaurants. Enjoy the walking trails along the reservoir! All offers will be reviewed on or before Tuesday, June 8th at noon

CondoProperty Type

1910Year Built

836 sq ftLot Size

$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Laura Esdale • Conway - Brighton

Bought with Mac Chinsomboon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72841485

Redfin Estimate

$550,089

$50K since sold in July 2021$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($538K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$550,000
A
2 beds1 bath818 sq ft
1758 Commonwealth Ave #12, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$702,000
B
2 beds1 bath919 sq ft
140 Kilsyth Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$530,000
C
2 beds1 bath807 sq ft
44 Orkney Rd #3, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$505,000
D
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
40 Orkney Rd #1, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$490,000
E
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
21 Sutherland Rd #6, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$450,000
F
2 beds1 bath795 sq ft
4 Colliston Rd Unit B, Brighton, MA 02135

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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 38 Orkney Rd #5

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72841485

Jul 15, 2021

Sold

$500,000

$598/sq ft

May 27, 2021

Listed

$459,000

$549/sq ft

MLS PIN #71348961

Jun 1, 2012

Sold

$279,000

$334/sq ft

Apr 23, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 9, 2012

Listed

$299,900

$359/sq ft

MLS PIN #70136664

May 31, 2005

Sold

$285,500

$342/sq ft

Mar 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 19, 2005

Listed

$289,500

$346/sq ft

Location,Loc.Loc. Vibrant Cleveland Circle, Brookline border. Close to everything. MBTA Lines,Buses,Shops,Restaurants,Cinema,Reservoir,& jogging/bike path.Great loc.for BU & BC.Attractive Old-World Brick Bldg.Watch the Marathon from Private rear Porch.Comfortable and Spacious lay-out.Hardwood floors in LR and BR's,Eat-in Kitchen with Ceramic floor, W/D in Bathroom,(as well as laundrymat next door) Currently rented for $1500 mo.Tenants may leave in May. Bldg.also PET-Friendly! O.H Sun.1-3,Feb 20

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,997 (+4.6%)

$465,300

2022

$4,775 (+12.6%)

$438,900

2021

$4,242 (+5.6%)

$397,600

2020

$4,018 (+2.2%)

$380,500

2019

$3,932 (+7.6%)

$373,100

2018

$3,655 (+6.8%)

$348,800

2017

$3,421 (+5.0%)

$323,000

2016

$3,259 (−7.5%)

$296,300

2015

$3,525 (+5.9%)

$291,100

2014

$3,329

$264,600

2013

$3,327 (+3.9%)

$253,200

2012

$3,201 (−1.2%)

$245,500

2009

$3,241 (+12.3%)

$253,400

2006

$2,885

$271,400

Tax history for 38 Orkney Rd #5

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,997 (+4.6%)

$465,300

2022

$4,775 (+12.6%)

$438,900

2021

$4,242 (+5.6%)

$397,600

2020

$4,018 (+2.2%)

$380,500

2019

$3,932 (+7.6%)

$373,100

2018

$3,655 (+6.8%)

$348,800

2017

$3,421 (+5.0%)

$323,000

2016

$3,259 (−7.5%)

$296,300

2015

$3,525 (+5.9%)

$291,100

2014

$3,329

$264,600

2013

$3,327 (+3.9%)

$253,200

2012

$3,201 (−1.2%)

$245,500

2009

$3,241 (+12.3%)

$253,400

2006

$2,885

$271,400

*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

2021

Sq. Ft.

836

Year built

1910

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

1218189

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: 36-46 Orkney Rd. Condominium
Building Area (Total): 836
StructureType: Mid-Rise
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Entry Level: 3

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,018
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $407
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage

Location Information
Directions: Sutherland to Orkney
UnparsedAddress: 38 Orkney Rd # 5, Boston MA 02135

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1218189

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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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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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

$523,000 – $633,000

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Home values near 38 Orkney Rd #5

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Orkney Road Unit 2, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$528,433
40 Orkney Road Unit 4, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 842 Sq. Ft.	$522,676

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Orkney Road Unit 1, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$551,653
40 Orkney Road Unit 5, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 821 Sq. Ft.	$539,719

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Orkney Road Unit 3, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 807 Sq. Ft.	$561,134
40 Orkney Road Unit 6, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 828 Sq. Ft.	$514,435

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