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$479,900

173 Lake Shore Rd # 3, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listed by John Veneziano
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
825 sqft
Year built
1963

About this home

Beautifully tucked away along the Newton line in a scenic, almost unexpected pocket of Brighton, the distinctive Towne Estates Condominiums is one of the area’s most sought-after communities, offering a setting that feels removed from the city while keeping everything remarkably close. Abutting Newton Commonwealth Golf Course & Chandler Pond, & perfectly positioned near Boston College, this professionally managed community is also just minutes from Newton Center, Brighton Center, transportation (including the MBTA Green Line), I-90 & other major routes, with all points in Boston within quick & easy reach. A lovely courtyard location sets the tone for this front-to-back 2-bedroom Condo with 2-car deeded parking, generous natural light, comfortable living space, & a host of fine features, including a BRAND NEW heating & A/C system as well as a BRAND NEW bath tub & shower. The freshly painted living room/dining room combo, highlighted by a large picture window, provides ample space for multiple configurations, while the adjacent galley kitchen offers generous cabinetry & gas cooking. The efficient layout works equally well for everyday living & hosting guests. Both bedrooms boast character-rich parquet floors, with one bedroom complemented by a full wall of custom-built bookshelves: ideal for collections, artwork & display. Excellent closet space throughout, plus front & rear unit access. Add to the list: that 2-car deeded parking, including one space directly outside the rear entrance, ample guest parking, plus laundry & additional storage conveniently located in the neighboring building.The serene grounds feature an inviting in-ground pool, along with idyllic surroundings perfect for relaxing or taking a leisurely stroll. A superb Condo in a setting that feels worlds away, yet places the best of Brighton, Newton & Boston incredibly near. An exceptional combination of location, convenience & comfortable living & a truly special place to call “home.”

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73561994
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
73
On market date
August 11, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.02 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Edison K-8
0.46 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
486
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Boston
Middle
Bigelow Middle
0.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Lyon Upper 9-12
0.66 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
129
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

71
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 73 days -- 51 fewer days than Boston's current average of 124 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,974 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$95,980 down
$383,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,490
Property tax (est.)$400
Home insurance (est.)$150

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