79 Goodenough St

1,400 Sq. Ft.
$464 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$464
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One word to describe this home, OPPORTUNITY! Longtime family-owned home located in sought after Brighton, perfectly situated on a gorgeous tree lined street neighborhood. This charming single-family home is ready for its next chapter needing deferred maintenance throughout. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property offers solid bones and endless potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. The walk up attic offers even more living space potential. The oversized city backyard is perfect for summer...One word to describe this home, OPPORTUNITY! Longtime family-owned home located in sought after Brighton, perfectly situated on a gorgeous tree lined street neighborhood. This charming single-family home is ready for its next chapter needing deferred maintenance throughout. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property offers solid bones and endless potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. The walk up attic offers even more living space potential. The oversized city backyard is perfect for summer BBQ's or possible expansion on the existing house. Ideal opportunity for contractors, investors, or owner-occupants looking to build equity in a highly sought-after neighborhood. Excellent location, close to BU, Boston College, near public transportation, parks, restaurants, the Charles River and ALL Brighton has to offer. Truly a must see!
  1. Listed by Ann DiMascio • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 79 Goodenough Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 06/07/2026 05:47 PM

Property Details for 79 Goodenough Street

StatusActive
MLS #73527564
Days on Market8
Taxes$5,380 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1935
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Ann DiMascio
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Building Information for 79 Goodenough Street

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,101 SF

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$3,687 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,239

Property Taxes

$448

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Goodenough Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1400.0
  • Color: brown
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 150.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 20.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller has never lived in the home. Sold,"As is,where is". Needs extensive TLC. Fireplace has never been used by current owner,unknown on condition. Garage will need extensive work. Unknown if wall A/C is operating.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1214887
  • Assessments: $781,700
  • Block: 0
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: -
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RE
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 Goodenough Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73527564

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73527564

$650,000

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

Public Records for 79 Goodenough Street

Taxable ValueLand$266,700Additions$470,700Total$737,400
Tax Record2025$8,539 ($712 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,101 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:02604 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Goodenough Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Lyon K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Lyon High School
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Another Course To College
Public9 to 12

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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79 Goodenough Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02135. This property was listed for sale on June 1, 2026 by Lamacchia Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $650,000. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mary Lyon K-8 School, Lyon High School and Winship Elementary School. 79 Goodenough Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,400 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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Listing Courtesy of Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Ann DiMascio

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