Looking for a single-family home in Brighton, (Oak Square), one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods? This is a rare opportunity! Offering an impressive 12 rooms, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms plus 4 additional rooms providing wonderful flexibility for home offices, guest space, a den, playroom, or whatever best suits your lifestyle.The home is filled with character and beautiful original woodwork throughout. A grand entry welcomes you inside, leading to a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, and plenty of space to gather and entertain. A lovely, sun-filled screened porch overlooking the street is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Outside, a spacious yard provides additional room to enjoy. On-street parking.The location is exceptional for both convenience and commuting. Close to the bus line with easy access into downtown Boston. Near the Mass Pike, and conveniently located near the Newton and Watertown lines. Walk to neighborhood stores, restaurants, the YMCA, library, and more.Lovingly held by the same family for decades, this has been a truly happy family home filled with years of memories. Now it is ready for its next owner to make it their own and begin a new chapter in this special Brighton home.
Property Details
Price:
$889,000
MLS #:
73572894
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
brighton
Listed Date:
Sep 8, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,182
Total Sq Ft:
2,182
Lot Size:
4,947 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1896
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2182
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Lot Features
Cleared
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$9,463
Map
Community
- Address42 Bigelow St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02135
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Sep 10, 2026
325
Single Family Listed
133
Avg DOM
655
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,798,698
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 42 Bigelow St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02135. It is listed for $889,000 and features 4 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 2,182 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1896. The current price per square foot is $407. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $655. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,798,698. To schedule a showing of MLS#73572894 at 42 Bigelow St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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42 Bigelow St
Boston, MA

