55 Monastery Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
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55 Monastery Rd
Brighton, MA 02135

Brighton
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,461 sqft

$1,308,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,316/mo*
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$1,308,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,316/mo*
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5 Beds
2 Baths
2,461 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Detached Single Family in Brighton Center. Large & Updated 5 Bedroom 2 Full Bathroom on a spacious corner lot, with loads of parking, in a premier location. Easily accessible to the Green Line, multiple bus lines, Whole Foods, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, plus countless storefronts, dining, & entertainment options. The house is in excellent condition and has had some major updates in the past two years; including a new roof, new vinyl siding, and a renovated bathroom all in 2021. Plumbing, electric, & insulation were updated about 13 years ago. House has a very spacious layout with an over-sized eat-in kitchen, plus open concept living & dining rooms. All five bedrooms are large. There are three bonus rooms great for offices, family room, pantry space, etc. Value-add opportunity in the full, unfinished basement - possible added living space in the future. 6 car parking + great yard space. Steps to everything!
55 Monastery Rd, Brighton, MA 02135 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,461 sqft single-family home in Brighton, built in 1890. It last sold for $1,080,000 on Sep 1, 2023 (2% below the $1,099,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2021 with an asking price of $4,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 14, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,308,000, with a rent estimate of $5,220/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 55 Monastery Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2461 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: W:21 P:01883 S:000, 1212774

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,099,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 03 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Boston

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2461 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5760 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73101419

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkMedical FacilityLaundromatConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Matthew Petty, (617) 543-3900
FRAME Residential, (617) 543-3900
Bought with: Maxine Malka Freedman, (617) 839-7189, Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73101419

Price History for 55 Monastery Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/01/2023$1,080,000Sold
MLS PIN #73101419
06/20/2022$1,099,000ListingRemovedMLS PIN #72978827
05/31/2022$1,099,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #72978827
05/10/2022$1,129,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72978827
04/14/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
03/17/2021$4,000Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium

Market trends in Brighton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$593K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$665
$13MoM
Available listings
206
21MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,541
Assessment$996,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 55 Monastery Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
30 Snow St, Brighton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/30/25
4
2
2,093
15 Nantasket Ave, Brighton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,154,745
12/16/25
5
3
2,750
123 Nottinghill Rd, Brighton, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,315,000
04/10/26
3
3.5
2,126
1 Murdock Ter, Boston, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
07/23/25
4
1.5
2,030
33 Murdock St, Brighton, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
09/30/25
4
2.5
1,977
2 Westminster Ter, Brighton, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
12/16/25
5
4
2,633
30 Leicester St, Brighton, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
05/07/26
4
1.5
1,782
58 Winship St, Brighton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$875,000
07/07/26
3
2
1,314
186 Washington St, Brighton, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$810,000
09/11/25
3
1
978
610 Cambridge St, Allston, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
01/06/26
6
3
2,607

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  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say yards are well-kept

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