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Listing broker remarks

Location, location! Rare opportunity to own a detached single-family home in Brighton, directly next to Boston College and just a 3-minute walk to the MBTA Green Line B Branch “Boston College” stop. Set on a 5,655 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom home offers approx. 1,659 sq ft of living space with exceptional renovation and investment potential. Features include spacious living and dining areas, 1 full bath, a full walkout basement with future possibilities, and private outdoor space for gardening or entertaining. Parking includes 2 off-street spaces, including 1 garage space, plus permit street parking. Convenient to Brighton Center, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, parks, restaurants, shopping, major commuter routes, and downtown Boston. Property sold AS IS. Buyer to perform due diligence.— Stuart St James, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,659 sq ft
  • 5,655 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $572 / sq ft
  • $10,347 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠4⁠6⁠2⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
98 Lake St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02135
Deed (Bk/Pg)
63706 / 26

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Lake Street - Chandler's Pond Area

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.