42 Bigelow St Boston — Photo 1 of 37
$889,000
Investment Analysis — 42 Bigelow St
Boston, MA 02135 — Brighton
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 02135 carries an estimated $4,300/mo in gross rent — about a 3.35% cap rate and $29,753/yr in estimated NOI at the $889,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
4
Baths
1
SqFt
2,182
Style
Single Family
Built
1896
Looking for a single-family home in Brighton, (Oak Square), one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods? This is a rare opportunity! Offering an impressive 12 rooms, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms plus 4 additional rooms providing wonderful flexibility for home offices, guest space, a den, playroom, or whatever best suits your lifestyle.The home is filled with character and beautiful original woodwork throughout. A grand entry welcomes you inside, leading to a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, and plenty of space to gather and entertain. A lovely, sun-filled screened porch overlooking the street is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Outside, a spacious yard provides additional room to enjoy. On-street parking.The location is exceptional for both convenience and commuting. Close to the bus line with easy access into downtown Boston. Near the Mass Pike, and conveniently located near the Newton and Watertown lines. Walk to neighborhood stores, restaurants, the YMCA, library, and more.Lovingly held by the same family for decades, this has been a truly happy family home filled with years of memories. Now it is ready for its next owner to make it their own and begin a new chapter in this special Brighton home.
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,182 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,947 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Listing Agent: Susan Sullivan
Listing Office: Realty Consultants of Cape Cod
MLS® Number: 73572894
