$6,250 / Month
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B
Boston, MA 02118
2 Days Ago
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
2.5
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Square Feet
1,396 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 14
Highlight
- Hardwood Floors
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$6,250 deposit,
Available Aug 14
Nestled amidst Peters Park and South End’s best restaurants and shops, this newly renovated condo offers architectural excellence, convenience, and ample space. The first floor features an open concept floor plan with a living area, dining area, and kitchen along with a half bathroom. With high ceilings throughout the condo, there is plenty of space to display artwork. The lower level offers a large primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a guest bedroom, another full bathroom, and a bonus area / office space. Highlights include stainless steel appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, custom shutter shades, built out closets, designer lighting fixtures, and hardwood floors throughout. Move right in and enjoy residing in one of Boston’s most renowned and esteemed neighborhoods.
242 Shawmut Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Condo Features
Washer/Dryer
Hardwood Floors
Stainless Steel Appliances
Office
- Washer/Dryer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
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There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.
By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near Emerson College and Suffolk University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
142 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include New England Medical Center Station, located 0.6 mile from 242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B. 242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
Time and distance from 242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B has 3 shopping centers within 5.8 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Boston Public Garden
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.5 mi |
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B is 16.5 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
242 Shawmut Ave Unit 1B Photos
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242 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118