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40-42 Elmira Street, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$1,001,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,300
Sq Ft
$435
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1925
Year Built
2
Parking
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 10, 2023 • MLS# 73109496 Copied! • Updated Jun 19, 2023

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $950,000
Final Sale Price: $1,001,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+5.4%)
Performance Metrics
105.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $413
Sale $/sq ft: $435
This property sold for $435 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Two family located on quiet tree lined street, minutes to Brighton Center, Commuter rail at Brighton Landing, and Bus to Kenmore Square or Harvard Square. Two and three bed units, Natural wood, hardwood floors, Vinyl Windows, porches. Two parking spaces. Heat and hot water by gas, all separate units. Walk out basement. 1st floor tenants are on a least to August 31st. 2023 for $1900 per month.

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Property History

Market Insights

13.5%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73549609
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 14, 2026
$1,098,000
MLS #73549609 - Active
Sold
Jun 16, 2023
$1,001,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 10, 2023
$950,000
Original listing
Agent: Norman O'Grady Office: Prime Realty Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $6,152 $890,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,152
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$890,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,300 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $1,900/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Total Monthly Rent $1,900/mo
Gross Income $22,800
Net Operating Income $22,800
Cap Rate 2.40%
Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Screened
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,152
Assessed Value $890,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Needs A New Roof. Water In Garage During Heavy Rain. Taxes Reflect Residential Exemptions. Sellers Would Like To Lease Back For 30-60 Days If Possible For Market Rent.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Cream
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Porch, Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
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
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.7 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
D
Edison Elementary School
0.8 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
German International School Boston
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.9 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
1.4 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.9 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
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.7 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.8 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
Middle School Academy
5.2 mi
Epiphany School
5.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
Timilty Middle
3.3 mi
Edwards Middle
4.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.3 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
D
Brighton High School
0.3 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.8 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
2.7 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.4 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
3.4 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.6 mi
Grades 06-09
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
D
English High School
3.8 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 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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40-42 Elmira Street, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Norman O'Grady
Agent MLS ID BB302687
Office MLS ID BB9190
Listing Data Updated Jun 19, 2023 10:01 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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