68 Murdock St, Brighton, MA, 02135
About This Home
Oversized Brighton single family offering a rare opportunity for renovation and value-add! This 6 bedroom, 3 bath home features over 2,800 sq ft of living space with generously sized rooms, high ceilings, and a flexible layout across three finished levels. The finished walk-up third floor provides additional living space ideal for bedrooms, office, or extended living. Period details include hardwood floors, built-ins, and fireplaces, providing a strong foundation to bring this home back to its full potential. This home also features an enclosed wraparound porch and private fenced yard. Ideal for investors, developers, or end-users looking to customize a large single family in a prime location. Conveniently located near St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, public transportation, shops, restaurants, and major routes including the Mass Pike and Storrow Drive. Property to be sold as-is. Bring your contractor and imagination – opportunities like this are increasingly rare in Brighton!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Washer/Dryer,Range Hood
- Laundry features: Sink,In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: Second
Bathroom3
- Level: Third
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedroom5
- Level: Third
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Bedroom,Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,842
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,842
- Total interior livable area: 2,842 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:22 P:02258 S:000,1215374
- Zoning: R1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed,Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 4,178 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,500 | $54,000 |
| Home Insurance * | $192 | $2,304 |
| Property Taxes | $861 | $10,332 |
| Electricity | $560 | $6,725 |
| Total | $6,113 | $73,356 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Listed for sale | $990,000 |
| 2020-02-22 | Listing removed | $3,200 |
| 2020-01-26 | Listed for rent | $3,200 |
| 2019-09-13 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2019-08-14 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2018-12-30 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2018-11-29 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2018-10-28 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2018-08-24 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2018-07-17 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2018-06-29 | Listed for rent | $3,600 |
| 2018-05-23 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2018-04-23 | Price change | $3,600 |
| 2017-10-03 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2017-06-21 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2017-04-19 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2005-12-30 | Sold | $416,000 |
View on Zillow