Exceptional two-family opportunity in Boston's highly desirable Brighton neighborhood. This beautifully maintained and landscaped property is ideal for an owner-occupant seeking rental income or for investors looking for a strong portfolio addition. The second-floor unit features four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, offering generous living space, abundant natural light, and a flexible layout ideal for larger households or roommates. The first-floor unit offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, featuring comfortable accommodations and well-proportioned living areas. Additional highlights include lower-level laundry, a private backyard, driveway parking for up to six vehicles with individual access, and a detached two-car garage. A rare Brighton convenience: street parking on Donnybrook Road does not require a resident permit. Quick access to the Mass Pike, Storrow Dr, and downtown Boston. A rare opportunity to own a versatile income-producing property.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$489Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul McCormick• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Oak Square, located between Brighton Center and Newton Corner, is a residential and commercial Boston neighborhood with a busy crossroads and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Washington Street and Faneuil Street junction, where corner pubs, longtime bakeries, and small service storefronts line the sidewalks. Triple-deckers and compact apartment blocks mix with detached houses on leafy side streets. Rogers Park and the Charles River paths shape daily routines with courts, fields, and riverfront loops. The Massachusetts Turnpike edge and nearby commuter routes give the area a distinctly in-motion feel.
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Offer insights
39-41 Donnybrook Rd · $1,495,000
$1.49M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.49M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
117 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
15 total rooms
Partial basement
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
Multi-family property
3 levels (3 stories total)
Above-grade finished area 2,246
Below-grade finished area 810
Parking
2-car garage
2 covered parking spaces
6 open parking spaces
Off-street parking (8 total spaces)
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Building area 3,056
Year built (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Leased units (both Unit 1 and Unit 2 listed as leased)
Electricity and solar
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METICULOUS TWO FAMILY WITH ALL THE UPDATES.SEPERATE NEWER GAS HEATING & HOT WATER SEP ELECTRIC, TWO CAR GARAGE, PORCHES, LARGE ROOMS EACH UNIT HAS TWO FULL BTHS POSSIBLE IN LAW IN LOWER LEVEL ANDERSON WINDOWS.
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Two-Family Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation 2F on said Maps. The Two-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low density two-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 2F Residential Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 2.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance 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
6/10 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
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Historical weather
Brighton, MA • 02135
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 39-41 Donnybrook Rd
$1,440,173
$55K under list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $945K to $1.5M.