40 Lake Shore Rd, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$4,200/mo
About this home
RARE WATERFRONT SINGLE FAMILY directly across the street from Chandler Pond in Brighton. The owners have updated both the interior and exterior of the house for easy living. Huge living room with Decorative Fireplace, wood floors and views to the pond. Modern kitchen with spacious flow has ample storage and counter space along with stainless appliances. Formal dining room is SO pretty with chair rail molding and luscious color. Bedrooms are on the 2nd floor with a very large primary and 2 medium sized bedrooms. Cute half bath on the first floor is adorable and full bath on second floor is contemporary and stylish. Big basement with washer and dryer and lots of storage space. Available now. Cat ok or small dog. Parking in driveway can fit 2 cars. Easy access to either BU or BC, the Green Line, busses or the Mass Pike. Some photos show previous occupants' furnishings.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 6, 2026
$4,200
Original listing
Agent: Martha Rollins
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72671181
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 22, 2020
$820,000
MLS #72671181
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,200 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/22/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $820,000 | - | - | MLS #72671181 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Living Area
1,445 sq ft
Lot Size
3,600 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Sewer, Trash Collection, Parking
Security Deposit
$4,200
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
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
SF
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1938
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,445 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,445 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1938
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
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
Edison Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#759 of 824
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
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
B
Winship Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#407 of 824
|
Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.1 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
0.6 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
Bais Yaakov of Boston School
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Mesivta High School
0.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
40 Lake Shore Rd, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Martha Rollins
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-264-7900
Agent MLS ID
BB812027
Office MLS ID
AN8363
Listing Data Updated
Aug 6, 2026 2:02 PM 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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