Active Under Contract
45 Days on market
78 Brooks St Boston — Photo 1 of 42

78 Brooks St Boston — Photo 1 of 42

Recent Drop: $20,000

$1,245,000
$1,225,000

$1,225,000

78 Brooks St, Boston, MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 — Brighton

Beds

7

Baths

3

SqFt

3,228

Style

3 Family

Built

1910

***Open Houses cancelled Accepted offer. Prime investment opportunity in the heart of Oak Square / Brighton Center! This classic 1910 Conventional 3-family residence spans across 3 spacious levels, featuring 3,228 sq. ft. of above-grade living area on a low-maintenance 0.1-acre lot. Offering a flexible 13-room layout configured with 7 generous bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. This well-maintained multi-family home features washer and dryer units in every apartment. Each spacious unit features, gas heating, hot water, and cooking in each unit as well as hardwood flooring. Excellent cash-flow history and consistently high rental demand driven by proximity to local universities, hospitals, and retail shops, Ideal for savvy investors or owner occupants looking for rental income to offset housing costs. There is off street parking for 1 car and a great city view from the top floor unit. A rare multi-family offering in a top-tier Boston neighborhood!

Key facts

It was listed on August 20, 2026. The price has come down from an original $1,299,999 to $1,225,000 across 2 changes, most recently on September 24, 2026. The annual property taxes are $11,769 (2025 tax year). It sits on a 0.1-acre (4,144 sq ft) lot.

Open Houses

No longer available to tour

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$379/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$479/sqft
21% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,299,999
Annual Taxes$11,769

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms13
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementUnfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
ZoningRes 3

Property & Lot

Acres0.1
SqFt Lot4,144
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$1,225,000

Was $1,245,000

Sep 24, 2026

MLS® 73566317

Price Drop
$1,245,000

Was $1,299,999

Sep 10, 2026

MLS® 73566317

Listed
$1,299,999

Aug 20, 2026

MLS® 73566317

Questions about this home

When was 78 Brooks St, Boston listed?

78 Brooks St, Boston was listed on August 20, 2026.

Has the price of 78 Brooks St, Boston changed?

The price has come down from an original $1,299,999 to $1,225,000 across 2 changes, most recently on September 24, 2026.

What are the property taxes for 78 Brooks St, Boston?

The annual property taxes for 78 Brooks St, Boston are $11,769 (2025 tax year).

How big is the lot at 78 Brooks St, Boston?

78 Brooks St, Boston sits on a 0.1-acre (4,144 sq ft) lot.

What is the status of 78 Brooks St, Boston?

78 Brooks St, Boston is under contract, and the MLS still lists it as active.

Population

43,149

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$91K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

76.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Christos Salpoglou

Listing Office: Jacob Realty, LLC

MLS® Number: 73566317