Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,445 sqft$567/sqft
40 Lake Shore Rd, Boston, MA 02135
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,600 sq ftLot Size
1938Year Built
$567/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
Listing closed: 07/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72671181

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$875,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

Boston, MA

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Location

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Martha Rollins

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Property Information for 40 Lake Shore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,524 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Brighton
  • Area: MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,600 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1445.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
  • Neighborhood: Brighton
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sold AS-IS. Occasional water seepage in basement. Taxes do NOT reflect City of Boston residential exemption. Some photos have been digitally staged.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:22 P:05565 S:000,1221235
  • Assessments: $617,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 40 Lake Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72671181

$820,000
Jun 17, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72671181

Jun 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72671181

$775,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72671181

$820,000
06/17/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72671181

06/10/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72671181

$775,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Lake Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$270,500Additions$630,100Total$900,600
Tax Record2025$10,429 ($869 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,445 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,445 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated2021ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:05565 S:000

Schools near 40 Lake Shore Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Edison K-8
PublicPK to 6

Mary Lyon K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Lyon High School
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Lake Shore Road, Boston, MA 02135
$820,000
3
1,445
3,600
$190,000
3
1,400
$175,000
3
1.5
1,696
4,236
$599,000
3
1,690
3,955
3
1.5
1,536
3,672
$415,000
3
1,640
5,058

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