Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Columbia Point

$4,500 Total Monthly Price

17 Howes St Unit 1

Boston, MA 02125

781-775-3610

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,180 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Fenced Yard
Porch
Cooling Available
Shops
Forced Air Heating System

17 Howes St Unit 1

About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Sep 1

Live in the heart of Savin Hill,which is a commuter's dream: minutes to JFK/UMass station and around the corner from I-93 for easy access to Downtown,Southie beaches,and UMass Boston campus. This recently renovated 4 bed/2 bath includes modern finishes,in unit laundry,central air and keyless entry. Enjoy the privacy of the enclosed back deck overlooking the fenced yard with garden areas. The open concept kitchen,dining,and living room invites several ways to layout the common areas to maximize functionality. All rooms include either a closet and/or standing wardrobe. Ample storage is found between the pantry,hall closets and additional basement storage. Pets welcome! MLS ID 73546038

17 Howes St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02125 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1910

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1,180 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Freezer Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 1299079 Rent includes water, sewer, extra storage, garden area, air conditioning, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

3,473 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard

Outdoor Features

Porch

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $4,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Sewer
Air Conditioning

Contact

Listed by Jessica Oknin | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

Columbia Point is located on a peninsula and its surrounding area in Dorchester, Massachusetts. This quaint, coastal neighborhood houses the University of Massachusetts Boston, offering a lively college town vibe to this waterfront suburb. Just five miles south of downtown Boston, Columbia Point offers residents quick and easy access to all of Boston’s museums, restaurants, and local shops.

Savin Hill and Malibu Beach are community areas that offer sandy beaches perfect for swimming, along with a playground and baseball fields. For your shopping needs, visit South Bay Center, a very popular shopping mall with an abundance of retailers. Visit The Banshee if you’re interested in an Irish sports pub with a cozy atmosphere and lively crowd on game days. McKenna’s Café is a local gem that’s been serving breakfast and lunch to this neighborhood since 1999.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating

Microwave
Range
Freezer

Basement
Fenced Lot
Porch

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UMass Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi

17 Howes St Unit 1 is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from UMass Boston. It is also near Northeastern University and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Andrew Station, located 1.0 mile from 17 Howes St Unit 1. 17 Howes St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.9 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Andrew Station	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Savin Hill Station	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Fields Corner Station	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Broadway Station	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Shawmut Station	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Jfk/Umass	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Uphams Corner	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Newmarket	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Four Corners/Geneva	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.9 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

Active

Soundscore^™

71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 17 Howes St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1153-1161 Dorchester Ave	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Harborpoint Marketplace	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
South Bay Center	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

17 Howes St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Dorchester Shores Reservation	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Franklin Park Zoo	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Squantum Point Park	Drive:	12 min	5.7 mi

17 Howes St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Dorchester Shores Reservation, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Boston Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi