$950,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 2PM

98 Lake St Brighton, MA 02135

Brighton Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,934/month

Total Views 433
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,659 Sq Ft
$573 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No HOA

About This Home

Location, location! Rare opportunity to own a detached single-family home in Brighton, directly next to Boston College and just a 3-minute walk to the MBTA Green Line B Branch “Boston College” stop. Set on a 5,655 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom home offers approx. 1,659 sq ft of living space with exceptional renovation and investment potential. Features include spacious living and dining areas, 1 full bath, a full walkout basement with future possibilities, and private outdoor space for gardening or entertaining. Parking includes 2 off-street spaces, including 1 garage space, plus permit street parking. Convenient to Brighton Center, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, parks, restaurants, shopping, major commuter routes, and downtown Boston. Property sold AS IS. Buyer to perform due diligence.

Listing Agent

Darin Thompson

Stuart St James, Inc. Listed on: 05/07/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,655 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,659 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:22 P:05578 S:000,1221248

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,347

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

5,655 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1659
  • Living Area: 1659
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AC1022

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:22 P:05578 S:000,1221248
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5655
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10347

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,347 $893,500 $323,900 $569,600
2024 $9,490 $870,600 $318,000 $552,600
2023 $8,989 $837,000 $305,700 $531,300
2022 $8,510 $782,200 $285,700 $496,500
2021 $8,230 $771,300 $285,700 $485,600
2020 $6,989 $661,800 $264,000 $397,800
2019 $6,457 $612,600 $215,500 $397,100
2018 $6,002 $572,700 $215,500 $357,200
2017 $6,065 $572,700 $215,500 $357,200
2016 $5,942 $540,200 $215,500 $324,700
2015 $6,269 $517,700 $194,900 $322,800
2014 $5,747 $456,800 $194,900 $261,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 For Sale $950,000 -- $573 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73514623

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000022-005578

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02135 Brighton

98 Lake St, Boston, MA

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