
78 Brooks St Boston — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $74,999
$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
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!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
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Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
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Property & Lot
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Property History
$1,225,000
Was $1,245,000
Sep 24, 2026
MLS® 73566317
$1,245,000
Was $1,299,999
Sep 10, 2026
MLS® 73566317
$1,299,999
Aug 20, 2026
MLS® 73566317
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 Agent: Christos Salpoglou
Listing Office: Jacob Realty, LLC
MLS® Number: 73566317
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