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!
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 3,636 sqft |
| Lot size | 3,267 sqft |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Price / sqft | $424 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73558205 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | August 3, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $13,380 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $1,155,400 |
| Zoning | R3 |
| Gross income (actual) | $90,000/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $83,500/yr |
| Total actual rent | $7,500/mo |
| Insurance expense | $3,000/yr |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 18 |
| Lot size | 0.08 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 3 |
| Parking | Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Wood |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air, Window Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | Varies per Unit |
| Appliances | Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Microwave |
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It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 3,636 sqft of living area, built in 1905.
36-38 Gardena St, Boston MA 02135 has been listed for 0 days (since August 3, 2026).
At a list price of $1,539,999 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $513,333 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $13,380 (2025), on an assessed value of $1,155,400.
At $1,539,999 for 3,636 sqft, that's about $424 per square foot.
3 total parking spaces (off street, tandem, on street, paved).
36-38 Gardena St, Boston MA 02135 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02135.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.