40 Lake Shore Road, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$820,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$775,000
Final Sale Price:
$820,000
Difference:
+$45,000 (+5.8%)
Performance Metrics
105.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$536
Sale $/sq ft:
$567
This property sold for $567 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$567/sq ft
Area Average
$384/sq ft
Difference
+47.6%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Rarely available single family in one of Brighton's most sought after neighborhoods! Located directly across from Chandler Pond this adorable Cape Cod style home has water views from almost every room. Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 65 years in a close knit neighborhood this home is just waiting to be revitalized. The traditional Cape layout features a front to back living room with a wood burning fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a half bath. From the kitchen there is direct access to the patio, backyard and detached garage. Upstairs there are 3 ample bedrooms with great closet space and full bath. Recent updates are newer heating system & hot water tank, exterior paint & roof. Bring your interior design ideas and vision and make this your forever home! Centrally located between Comm. Ave & Washington Street, this magnificent location is just minutes to Brighton Center, Boston College, MBTA Green line, the express bus to Boston & the Mass Pike.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73560305
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 6, 2026
$4,200
MLS #73560305 - Active
Sold
Jul 22, 2020
$820,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2020
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: The Residential Group
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,200 | - | - | MLS #73560305 - Active |
| 07/22/2020 | ✓ Sold | $820,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/10/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $775,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,524 | $617,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,524
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$617,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Living Area
1,445 sq ft
Lot Size
0.08 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,524
Assessed Value
$617,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Sold As-is. Occasional Water Seepage In Basement. Taxes Do Not Reflect City Of Boston Residential Exemption. Some Photos Have Been Digitally Staged.
Exclusions
Dryer Is Negotiable
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1938
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,445 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Wood
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1938
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Easements
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Pond
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
10 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.9 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
2.3 mi
|
#281 of 346
|
Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.2 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.8 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
5.9 mi
Epiphany School
6.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.9 mi
Irving Middle
4.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Brighton High School
1.0 mi
|
#321 of 346
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
1.0 mi
|
#312 of 346
|
Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
1.1 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.6 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.9 mi
|
#324 of 346
|
Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students
Moderate
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.9 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
4.2 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.4 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
40 Lake Shore Road, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Residential Group
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-426-8333
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0178
Office MLS ID
M95354
Listing Data Updated
Jul 22, 2020 3:14 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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