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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,130,000 on Mar 10, 2020

98 BENNETT ST

BRIGHTON, MA 02135
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,250 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,130,000 · Mar 10, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,402 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,157,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$377,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$779,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Lyon Upper 9-12 SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Mary Lyon K-8 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02135These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,786
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16,427 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,375
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

98 Bennett St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Brighton 02135
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Brighton 02135

How it measures up in Brighton 02135

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brighton 02135.

Living area2,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,051 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 98 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrighton 02135Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,250 ft²73% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac85% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than192041% of homes55% of homes

About 98 Bennett St

When did 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA last sell?

98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA last sold on Mar 10, 2020 for $1,130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA?

98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,250 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA built?

98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA?

98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA is assigned to Lyon Upper 9-12 School (high), rated C-; Mary Lyon K-8 School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA compare to other homes in Brighton 02135?

Among the 10,498 homes in Brighton 02135, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 1,051 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1920 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Bennett St, Brighton, MA was $13,402. The county assessed it at $1,157,300.

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