126 Leyden Street, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston's Suffolk Downs

$995,000

$945,000

Est. $5,730/month

6

Beds

1

Baths

3,000

Sq Ft

$315

Price/Sq Ft

0.05

Acres

1900

Year Built

3 Family

Type

63

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$50,000 Listed May 14, 2026 • MLS# 73519642 Copied! • Updated Jun 20, 2026

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About this home

126 Leyden Street is a three family building located in the sought after Orient Heights/Suffolk Downs Submarket, which is consistently one of the strongest rental markets in the entire City of Boston. This property consists of (1) 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom unit, (1) 3 Bedroom Unit and (1) Two Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Unit This commuter location provides easy access to Logan International Airport, Downtown Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge, Somerville and the Seaport. It is also walking distance to the Orient Heights and Suffolk Downs Blue Line MBTA Stations.

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Property History

Market Insights

1

Price Changes

5%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 16, 2026

$945,000 $50,000 (-5.03%)

From $995,000 to $945,000 (-5.0%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

May 15, 2026

$995,000

Original listing

Agent: Evan Griffith Office: Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/16/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$945,000	$50,000	-	From $995,000 to $945,000 (-5.0%)
05/15/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$995,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$9,024	$779,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$9,024

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$779,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family

Year Built 1900

Living Area 3,000 sq ft

Lot Size 0.05 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 13

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent $2,235/mo · Y

Unit 2 Rent $2,800/mo · Y

Unit 3 Rent $2,500/mo

Total Monthly Rent $7,535/mo

Gross Income $90,400

Net Operating Income $67,148

Operating Expenses $20,559

Water/Sewer Expense $4,500

Electric Expense $540

Insurance Expense $2,452

Cap Rate 7.11%

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,024

Assessed Value $779,300

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 37 days

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

3,000 sq ft

Total Rooms

13

Stories

4

Levels

4

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:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Other

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

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

F

Guild Elementary School

0.2 mi | #789 of 824 | Score: 29.4

Dropped 218 spots from last year

-28.8 below state avg

259 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-06

B+

Bradley Elementary School

0.2 mi | #272 of 824 | Score: 51.8

Dropped 213 spots from last year

-6.5 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C+

Otis Elementary School

1.7 mi | #551 of 824 | Score: 42.9

Dropped 160 spots from last year

-15.3 below state avg

408 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C-

Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School

1.7 mi | #670 of 824 | Score: 37.5

Improved 47 spots from last year

-20.7 below state avg

279 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-06

D

O'Donnell Elementary School

1.7 mi | #777 of 824 | Score: 30.7

Dropped 52 spots from last year

-27.5 below state avg

256 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-06

C+

Mario Umana Academy

1.9 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.9

Improved 333 spots from last year

-31.3 below state avg

634 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-08

D

McKay K-8 School

2.0 mi | #332 of 352 | Score: 27.6

Dropped 36 spots from last year

-30.7 below state avg

640 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-08

B+

Alighieri Dante Montessori School

2.0 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3

Improved 124 spots from last year

-12.9 below state avg

109 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-06

East Boston Central Catholic School

2.1 mi

Grades PK-08

D

Adams Elementary School

2.2 mi | #767 of 824 | Score: 31.2

Dropped 88 spots from last year

-27 below state avg

237 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

4.4 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

6.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

6.4 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

Nativity Prep School

6.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

6.8 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

6.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

7.3 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

11.4 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

Edwards Middle

3.1 mi

UP Academy

4.4 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

C-

East Boston High School

1.5 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3

Improved 31 spots from last year

-20.9 below state avg

1,252 students Less Diverse

14 sports • 584 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

D

Charlestown High School

2.8 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0

Improved 49 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

11 sports • 488 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

4.1 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

Improved 4 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Cathedral High School

4.6 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

Newman School

4.6 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

5.3 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

5.7 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

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

5.8 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

A+

Boston Latin School

6.0 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+

Boston Latin Academy

6.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

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East Boston's Suffolk Downs

126 Leyden Street, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

Listing Information

Listing Agent Evan Griffith

Listing Office Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services

Office Phone 617-896-7200

Agent MLS ID CN212675

Office MLS ID AN1252

Listing Data Updated Jun 20, 2026 3:05 AM 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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