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40-42 Elmira St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135
$1,098,000
Est. $6,675/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,300
Sq Ft
$477
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1925
Year Built
2
Parking
10 hours 26 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 14, 2026 • MLS# 73549609 Copied! • Updated Jul 14, 2026

Open House Schedule

19
Jul
Sunday, July 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
18
Jul
Saturday, July 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
16
Jul
Thursday, July 16
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

About this home

Nestled on a quiet side street near Boston Landing in Brighton Center, this is the meticulously maintained 2-family home you’ve been waiting for! With updated kitchens & baths, parking, replacement windows, smart layouts, decks, and even a new roof, 40-42 Elmira St is an ideal choice for discerning buyers. Unit 1 opens into a gracious foyer with a coat closet. Spacious living and dining rooms feature original built-ins and woodwork, with large updated windows providing great natural light. The kitchens feature recent appliances and dishwashers with direct access to the rear porch and yard. Bedrooms are located off a central hall near the bathroom, each with sizable closets and multiple windows. Unit 2 offers a similar layout with an additional bedroom and 3-season front porch. Don’t miss the 2-car parking and sunny yard! Take advantage of all Brighton has to offer in this idyllic location, minutes from Boston Landing, i90, HBS, BU, BC, cafes, restaurants, parks and public transit!

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Range
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 14, 2026
$1,098,000
Original listing
Agent: Lewis Carroll Team Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #73109496
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 16, 2023
$1,001,000
MLS #73109496

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,079 $956,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,079
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$956,700

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 $3,100/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $3,400/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $6,500/mo
Gross Income $78,000
Net Operating Income $78,000
Cap Rate 7.10%
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/den
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $11,079
Assessed Value $956,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Burnham Boilers 2005 & 2007, Hw Heaters 2025 & 2016, Roof 2023. Some Asbestos Pipe Insulation In Basement.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

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: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
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
3.3 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
3.4 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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Listing Information

Listing Agent Lewis Carroll Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM361382
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Jul 14, 2026 5:24 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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