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196 St. Botolph St

196 St. Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bike-Friendly Area

About 196 St. Botolph St Boston, MA 02115

Lovely brownstone located on St. Botolph Street. Right around the corner from the Prudential Center and Wholefoods, yet on a quiet peaceful tree-lined street. Close to Green and orange lines, Copley Square, very central location. No broker Fee

196 St. Botolph St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02115 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Location
196 St. Botolph St, Boston,
MA 02115
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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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Back Bay Boston, MA
Studio $3,380 $2,879
1 Bedroom $3,780 $3,466
2 Bedrooms $5,429 $4,374
3 Bedrooms $7,106 $5,767
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northeastern University
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
196 St. Botolph St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Hurley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
337 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Nearby
Nativity Prep School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Kingsley Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Nearby
The Newman School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
212 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Symphony Station, located 0.1 mile from 196 St. Botolph St. 196 St. Botolph St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Symphony Station
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Prudential Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Northeastern University Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Ruggles Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
South Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi

Walkability Near 196 St. Botolph St Boston, MA 02115

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 196 St. Botolph St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Longwood Galleria
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 8 min 4.9 mi
196 St. Botolph St has 3 shopping centers within 4.9 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
196 St. Botolph St has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Roxbury Heritage State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Boston Children's Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
196 St. Botolph St has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 29 min 15.6 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 15.9 mi
196 St. Botolph St is 15.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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