Last Sold Price
2 beds800 sqft$631/sqft
40 Orkney Rd, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02135

Description

This lovely 2-bed home is in excellent condition and perfect for a new owner-occupant or investor. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish fixtures. Other recent updates include a modern bathroom with built-in storage; gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint; all new energy-efficient windows; and recessed lighting throughout. The open living/dining room has a built-in china cabinet, and the bedrooms are comparably sized for maximum flexibility—roommates,...This lovely 2-bed home is in excellent condition and perfect for a new owner-occupant or investor. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish fixtures. Other recent updates include a modern bathroom with built-in storage; gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint; all new energy-efficient windows; and recessed lighting throughout. The open living/dining room has a built-in china cabinet, and the bedrooms are comparably sized for maximum flexibility—roommates, work-from-home, or guest space. The generous entry foyer allows for a desk or armoire. Additional benefits include a private porch, laundry just one floor below, and a large exclusive-use storage area. Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee. Well situated near B, C, and D Green Line stations, Boston College, restaurants, shopping, and public recreation areas including dog parks, tennis/pickleball courts, and Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/27/2026 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Liz & Ellie Local

    Liz & Ellie Local

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 444-9644

Property Details for 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

Status
MLS #
73486284
Days on Market
41
Taxes
$5,345 / year
HOA Fees
$518 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1910
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton's Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
0

Location

Sold By Real Broker MA, LLC, Katherine Kranenburg

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Building Information for 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

Building/Complex40 Orkney RdFloor1Stories1Residences36Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1910

Payment Calculator

$3,530 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,567

Property Taxes

$445

HOA Dues

$518

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Property Information for 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 800.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 36
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Rented through August 2026 for $2850/month and tenant is open to early release. Taxes listed do not include the residential exemption of $3984.21 (FY25). Although heat is included in the condo fee,the bathroom has a separate electric baseboard that is not paid separately by the unit owner.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:21 P:02405 S:038,1218183
  • Assessments: $458,000
  • Book: 27
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 11
  • Owner Occupied Source: Mgt company
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73486284

$505,000
May 13, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941305102

$505,000

+3.3% / yr

Apr 22, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73486284

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73486284

$505,000
05/13/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941305102

$505,000

+3.3% / yr

04/22/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73486284

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

Public Records for 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$458,000Total-
Tax Record2025$5,304 ($442 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtStories1Lot Size800 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1910Year Renovated1981ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:02405 S:038

Schools near 40 Orkney Road, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Edison K-8
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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