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42 Orkney Rd Unit 4, Boston, MA, 02135

$598,000

Home List Price

$7,101*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
828 SqFt
$722/SqFt
Condo
Schools Nearby

Location

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42 Orkney Rd Unit 4, Boston$598,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$7,101*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
Year Built1910
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
MLS #73231104
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusActive

About 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4

Fantastic location in the heart of the Cleveland Circle Neighborhood with walking distance to all the B,C or D green line trains, with easy access to Boston University, Boston College, the Longwood Medical Area and downtown Boston. This spacious, clean and bright 2nd floor 2 bedroom unit has high ceilings and newer hardwood floors throughout, and features eat-in kitchen with newer appliances, large closets, updated bathroom, laundry in unit and private balcony. The master bedroom features custom wardrobe and the guest room has build-in a closet. Enjoy jogging or biking around the scenic reservoir with views of downtown Boston in the distance. Professionally managed building and extra storage in basement.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 828 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Lexwin Realty
  • Listing Agent: Carlos Xu

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Brighton High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Lyon Upper 9-12, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Boston Latin, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Edison K-8, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Gardner Pilot Academy, Public District Grades PK-7
  • Maurice J Tobin, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Winship Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
  • John Winthrop, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Sutherland Rd to Orkney Rd

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $598,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $722/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.25%

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $490
  • Frequency: Monthly
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Housing Market Comparison

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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$807K

Med. Price/SqFt

$652

Avg. Days On Market

41

# of Sold Homes

351

42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 vs Boston

14 DAYS ON ROCKET

-27 Days

$598,000

-$209K Less

$722/SqFt

+$69 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $209K less than the Median Sold Price and $69/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73231104

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Lexwin Realty
  • Listing Agent: Carlos Xu

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Winship Elementary School

  • 54 Dighton St

  • 0.79 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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2
/10

  • Blackstone

  • 380 Shawmut Ave

  • 3.95 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • John Winthrop

  • 35 Brookford St

  • 4.02 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Edison K-8

  • 60 Glenmont Rd

  • 0.79 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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5
/10

  • Gardner Pilot Academy

  • 30 Athol St

  • 1.84 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-7

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2
/10

  • Maurice J Tobin

  • 40 Smith St

  • 2.65 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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1
/10

  • Brighton High School

  • 25 Warren St

  • 0.88 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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4
/10

  • Lyon Upper 9-12

  • 95 Beechcroft St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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9
/10

  • Boston Latin

  • 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur

  • 2.48 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,412. Most Boston, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have masters degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 property is $598,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02135.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 are:
Winship Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
John Winthrop: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Edison K-8: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Gardner Pilot Academy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Maurice J Tobin: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Brighton High School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Lyon Upper 9-12: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Boston Latin: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 is 828 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 is 1910.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Suffolk County›Boston›02135›42 Orkney Rd Unit 4

This home is located at 42 Orkney Rd Unit 4 in Boston, MA and zip code 02135 in the Brighton neighborhood. This 828 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $598,000.

Over 128 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 159 listings were sold below the listed price and 64 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 25.3%. In April 2024 median list price was $807,012 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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