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161 Beacon St

161 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116

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About 161 Beacon St Boston, MA 02116

Find your new place at 161 Beacon St in Boston, MA. This community is located in the Back Bay area of Boston. The leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect new place. Stop by the leasing office to schedule your tour.

161 Beacon St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Location
161 Beacon St, Boston,
MA 02116
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Neighborhood

Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.

Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

Learn more about living in Back Bay 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Back Bay Boston, MA
Studio $3,369 $2,883
1 Bedroom $3,763 $3,461
2 Bedrooms $5,397 $4,344
3 Bedrooms $7,090 $5,773
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Emerson College
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
161 Beacon St is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Suffolk University and Berklee College of Music.
Schools
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
719 Students
Nearby
Mel H King Elementary
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
80 Students
Nearby
Learning Project Elementary School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
118 Students
Nearby
Advent School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
194 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
Commonwealth School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
148 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.4 mile from 161 Beacon St. 161 Beacon St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.9 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Arlington Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Copley Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Chinatown Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Charles/Mgh Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
North Station
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi

Walkability Near 161 Beacon St Boston, MA 02116

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
64 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 161 Beacon St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 5.3 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
161 Beacon St has 3 shopping centers within 5.5 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Public Garden
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Museum of Science
 Drive: 6 min 1.6 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
161 Beacon St has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
161 Beacon St has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 16.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 18.2 mi
161 Beacon St is 16.2 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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