40-42 Elmira St, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
$1,098,000
Est. $6,675/month
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 Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 22, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 14, 2026
$1,098,000
Original listing
Agent: Lewis Carroll Team
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/22/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/14/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,098,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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%
Interior
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
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,079
Assessed Value
$956,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Burnham Boilers 2005 & 2007, Hw Heaters 2025 & 2016, Roof 2023. Some Asbestos Pipe Insulation In Basement.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 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
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,300 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
Nearby Schools
School information not available for this location.
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Monthly Payment Breakdown
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Property Tax
$923
Homeowners Insurance
$200
PMI (if <20% down)
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Loan Summary
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Payment Over Time
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Neighborhood
40-42 Elmira St, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
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 31, 2026 5:10 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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