51 Matchett St. # 2, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$2,750/mo
About this home
Available 9/1. This large 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in Oak Sq. has a beautifully renovated kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and in unit laundry. Fully tiled bathroom with tub and shower. Two good sized bedrooms and full living and dining room with built-in cabinet and hardwood floors throughout. 3 season back porch and large open air front porch. Shared mud room. Close to public transportation 57, 86, 501/503 buses, commuter's dream: close to I-90, Soldier Field, Storrow Drive. Close to Oak Sq.'s many restaurants, shops, bars, YMCA, and walking biking paths along the Charles River greenway. Easy non-permit, on-street parking.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jun 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 21, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 12, 2026
$2,750
Original listing
Agent: Stephen Johansen
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/21/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/12/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,750 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Lot Size
99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer
Security Deposit
$2,750
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Second Floor, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Enclosed
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
2
Room Details
Second Floor
Bathroom1
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom2
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood
Other Floor
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Second Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Perkins School for the Blind
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Underwood School
0.7 mi
|
#103 of 824
|
Score: 59.2
Improved 37 spots from last year
+1 above state avg
253 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.6 mi
|
#26 of 352
|
Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
D
Lyon High School
0.5 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 27.8
Improved 22 spots from last year
-30.4 below state avg
95 students
Diverse
12 sports
• 88 athletes
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 12
Mesivta High School
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
Bais Yaakov of Boston School
1.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
51 Matchett St. # 2, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Stephen Johansen
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
CN224990
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Jul 18, 2026 11:43 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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