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2 beds812 sqft$667/sqft
42 Orkney Rd, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02135
CondoProperty Type
1910Year Built
$667/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$361/moHOA Fees

Description

Cleveland Circle! Spacious high first floor unit in desirable brownstone. This condo is set on quiet one way street only one block from Beacon. Front-to-back layout with bow windows in the front, high ceilings and hardwood floors. Bathroom was remodeled in 2017 with subway tiles and a walk-in shower. Kitchen was updated in 2013, and features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile backslash and great cabinets space. Extra large private storage in the basement and a south facing balcony....Cleveland Circle! Spacious high first floor unit in desirable brownstone. This condo is set on quiet one way street only one block from Beacon. Front-to-back layout with bow windows in the front, high ceilings and hardwood floors. Bathroom was remodeled in 2017 with subway tiles and a walk-in shower. Kitchen was updated in 2013, and features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile backslash and great cabinets space. Extra large private storage in the basement and a south facing balcony. Steps to B, C, D lines, restaurants and reservoir.

Listing Agent

  1. Ruth Malkin

    Ruth Malkin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 291-0323

    M: (617) 291-0323

Listing closed: 10/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72324308

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$530,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ruth Malkin

Sold By eXp Realty, John Yu

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,590 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Brighton
  • Area: MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
  • Style: Rowhouse, Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
  • Unit Placement: Front, Back, Middle
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 36-46 Orkney Road
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 36
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1910
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 812.0
  • Total Units: 36
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Front,Back
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Other (See Remarks)
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The sale of this property is contingent upon the issuance of a License to Sell by the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:21 P:02405 S:026,1218178
  • Assessments: $342,600
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: MFR-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: 36-46 Orkney Road
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 13
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72324308

$542,000
Sep 24, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632512765

$542,000

+6.2% / yr

May 17, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72324308

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72324308

$542,000
09/24/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632512765

$542,000

+6.2% / yr

05/17/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72324308

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$566,700Total-
Tax Record2025$6,562 ($547 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt812 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt812 SqFtStories1Lot Size812 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1910Year Renovated1981ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:02405 S:026

Schools near 42 Orkney Road, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Edison K-8
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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