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$1,539,999

36-38 Gardena St, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listed by Paul Bombara
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,636 sqft
Year built
1905

About this home

A rare 3-family property located in the heart of highly desirable Brighton! Located on a corner lot, you'll find 36-38 Gardena Street in close proximity to public transportation, restaurants, shops and a quick commute into Boston for the hybrid worker. This property represents a compelling opportunity for discerning investors or those seeking a versatile living arrangement within a vibrant urban landscape. The expansive layout includes seven well-proportioned bedrooms, providing significant flexibility for diverse living configurations or income-generating units. This multi-family residential property offers three units under lease through 8/31/2027 with excellent cash flow and a very competitive capitalization rate. Units are quite spacious with hardwood floors throughout, beautifully maintained and no wall-to-wall carpet. Buyers/investors, you don't want to miss this amazing opportunity!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73558205
Property type
3 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
82
On market date
August 3, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.08 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
Winship Elementary
0.56 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
265
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
District
Boston
Middle
Bigelow Middle
1.66 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
HighCharter
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.29 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
486
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (District)

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).

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies16

Market position

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

On the market 82 days -- 43 fewer days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,983 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$9,424/mo
$308,000 down
$1,231,999 loan
Principal & interest$7,991
Property tax (est.)$1,283
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 7, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.