26 Portsmouth St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton

$1,265,000

Est. $7,687/month

3

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,314

Sq Ft

$547

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1900

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

47 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jan 12, 2026 • MLS# 73467694 Copied!

About this home

On the market for the very first time, find this well-loved home tucked in the economic hub between Harvard's Allston Campus and the New Balance Headquarters. Walk .5 miles to Boston Landing, then ride the commuter rail 2 stops and you're in downtown Boston. A rare find for location and quality with 3+ beds, 2.5 baths, natural light, high ceilings, beautiful moldings, open kitchen/dining, central A/C, 3 pkg spots and optimal space layout. Enjoy indoor/outdoor flow to the back deck from both the kitchen/dining area and the inviting family room with a charming gas fireplace. Upstairs, enjoy a luxurious private primary suite with ensuite bath and two perfect bedrooms. Proper stairs lead to two lovely bonus rooms on the third floor. Across the street at Portsmouth St. Playground, run/ski on the track, walk pets, use the playscape or just relax. In the lower level find a second fridge, laundry area, workshop, great storage and walk out access to the backyard. Suburban peace and location!

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,314 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Open House Schedule

16

Jan

Friday, January 16

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

17

Jan

Saturday, January 17

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

18

Jan

Sunday, January 18

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1900

Living Area 2,314 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil, Hydro Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Concrete, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Fireplace Family Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement

Features Storage, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-in Closet(s), Attic Access, Recessed Lighting, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $13,088

Assessed Value $104,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Concrete, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features: Storage, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-In Closet(s), Attic Access, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil, Hydro Air

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite

Fencing:

Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Family Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

26 Portsmouth St, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

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Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

🎓 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

German International School Boston

0.4 mi

Grades PK-12

C

Gardner Pilot Academy

0.5 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9

Improved 651 spots from last year

-27.3 below state avg

364 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

Kennedy Hope Academy

0.7 mi

Grades 01-12

Kennedy Day School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-12

St. Columbkille Partnership School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-08

B

Winship Elementary School

1.0 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

1.1 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

C-

Match Charter Public School

1.3 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2

Improved 41 spots from last year

-15 below state avg

1,189 students Diverse

Grades PK-12

D

Edison Elementary School

1.3 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7

Improved 21 spots from last year

-26.5 below state avg

502 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

The Winsor School

2.3 mi

Grades 05-12

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Nativity Prep School

3.4 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

4.0 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

4.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.9 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

4.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

5.1 mi

Epiphany School

6.1 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

6.8 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Timilty Middle

3.4 mi

Edwards Middle

4.1 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

C-

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

0.7 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

0.7 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

Grades 07-12

F

Albert D Holland School of Technology

1.2 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8

Improved 28 spots from last year

-32.4 below state avg

399 students Diverse

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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

Newman School

3.2 mi

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 College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

3.9 mi

Grades 06-09

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

3.9 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

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

4.0 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

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

4.0 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

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Jan 12, 2026

$1,265,000

Original listing

Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
01/12/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,265,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jan 12, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,265,000	—

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Time on Market

47 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$547

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$13,088	$104,600

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