OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2012 for $279K

$527,863

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $576/mo

•

807

sq ft

42 Orkney Rd #5, Brighton, MA 02135

About this home

Outstanding condo in Cleveland Circle! Close to B,C,D lines, bus lines, shops, restaurants, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, pool, tennis courts, & BC. Kit. offers Bosch dishwasher, Professional series Frigidaire stove, white cabinets w/ glass inserts and nickel knobs, bead boarding & granite countertops. Liv.rm oak flr.,French Chestnut Hill paneling, built-in china cabinet, & closet. Mst bdrm has pine flr &lg closet w/built-ins, bathrm has tile flr w/inlays, pedal sink, tub and shower, 2 b/ins close

CondoProperty Type

1910Year Built

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Deborah Ticknor • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Zilong Yam • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #71322630

Redfin Estimate

$527,863

$249K since sold in March 2012$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($550K) 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 JAN 6, 2026
$530,000
D
2 beds1 bath807 sq ft
44 Orkney Rd #3, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$520,000
E
2 beds1 bath865 sq ft
164 Strathmore R #4, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$490,000
F
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
21 Sutherland Rd #6, 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 42 Orkney Rd #5

Date

Event

Price

YOUGOTLISTINGS #2

Jun 13, 2024

Rental Removed

$2,600

$3/sq ft

May 21, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,600

$3/sq ft

May 17, 2024

Rental Removed

$2,700

$3/sq ft

May 12, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,700

$3/sq ft

YOUGOTLISTINGS #1

May 5, 2024

Rental Removed

$2,700

$3/sq ft

May 4, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,700

$3/sq ft

MLS PIN #71322630

Mar 28, 2012

Sold

$279,000

$346/sq ft

Jan 31, 2012

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2012

Listed

$299,900

$372/sq ft

MLS PIN #30681082

Feb 26, 2003

Sold

$239,000

$296/sq ft

Jan 30, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 2003

Listed

$245,000

$304/sq ft

MLS PIN #50320326

Apr 30, 1996

Sold

$90,000

$112/sq ft

Mar 26, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 1996

Listed

$89,000

$110/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 31, 1993

Sold

$55,000

$68/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,473 (+4.6%)

$416,500

2022

$4,275 (+2.0%)

$392,900

2021

$4,192 (+6.6%)

$392,900

2020

$3,931 (+2.2%)

$372,300

2019

$3,848 (+7.6%)

$365,100

2018

$3,577 (+6.9%)

$341,300

2017

$3,347 (+4.9%)

$316,100

2016

$3,190 (−7.5%)

$290,000

2015

$3,447 (+6.0%)

$284,600

2014

$3,253

$258,600

2013

$3,252 (+3.8%)

$247,500

2012

$3,132 (−1.3%)

$240,200

2009

$3,173 (+12.8%)

$248,100

2006

$2,814

$264,700

Tax history for 42 Orkney Rd #5

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,473 (+4.6%)

$416,500

2022

$4,275 (+2.0%)

$392,900

2021

$4,192 (+6.6%)

$392,900

2020

$3,931 (+2.2%)

$372,300

2019

$3,848 (+7.6%)

$365,100

2018

$3,577 (+6.9%)

$341,300

2017

$3,347 (+4.9%)

$316,100

2016

$3,190 (−7.5%)

$290,000

2015

$3,447 (+6.0%)

$284,600

2014

$3,253

$258,600

2013

$3,252 (+3.8%)

$247,500

2012

$3,132 (−1.3%)

$240,200

2009

$3,173 (+12.8%)

$248,100

2006

$2,814

$264,700

*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.

807

Year built

1910

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

1218178

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 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

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Y

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 807
Construction Materials: Brick
StructureType: Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: No One Above
Entry Level: 3
Security Features: Intercom

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,173.20
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Association Amenities: Hot Water

Location Information
Directions: Right Off Sutherland at Cleveland Circle
UnparsedAddress: 42 Orkney Rd # 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, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 807
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1218178

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 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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Brighton, MA • 02135

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Estimated sale price

$502,000 – $608,000

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Home values near 42 Orkney Rd #5

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 1, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 812 Sq. Ft.	$527,978
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 4, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 828 Sq. Ft.	$515,579

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 2, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 783 Sq. Ft.	$524,572
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 5, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 821 Sq. Ft.	$536,258

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 3, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 807 Sq. Ft.	$590,510
44 Orkney Rd Apartment 6, Brighton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 807 Sq. Ft.	$516,244

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