Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Mission Hill

$2,750 Total Monthly Price

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9

Boston, MA 02120

617-903-8194

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

700 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
No Cooling
Park
Electric Baseboard Heater
Bike Trail

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9

About This Home

$750 deposit, Available Sep 1

*Sept 1 - 1 Month Free* Last park facing unit available! Second floor,South facing 2 bed corner unit in a professionally managed building on a quiet tree-lined street near the top of Mission Hill. Open layout with oversized windows overlooking McLaughlin Playground and Blue Hills visible on the horizon. Convenient location just around the corner from the Orange and Green Lines (E),Longwood Med,Northeastern,Stop & Shop and more. Pet friendly,app-operated laundry just down the hall,and parking available for rent. Flexible 9-12 month lease,water/sewer included,and no last month for qualifying applicants. Furniture and decor virtually staged. List price includes incentives. MLS ID 73562224

256 Parker Hill Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02120 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 1960

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

700 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $750 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 3397549 Rent includes hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

700 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling Electric Baseboard Heater

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Recreation

Park Bike Trail

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
    
    $750

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
Trash Removal
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Mark Steinert | Compass
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Neighborhood

Mission Hill has a character that sets it apart from most Boston neighborhoods. Positioned on an actual hill between the Longwood Medical Area and Jamaica Plain, it brings together a genuinely diverse mix of students, healthcare workers, long-term residents, and young professionals, all sharing a compact, walkable community with a median age of just 29. About 90 percent of residents here rent, so the neighborhood has evolved around that reality, with a housing stock that ranges from classic Victorian triple-deckers and brick rowhouses to converted buildings and newer construction, covering everything from studios to multi-bedroom layouts.

The proximity to major hospitals and a cluster of universities gives Mission Hill a steady, grounded energy. It feels active without feeling frantic, and local without feeling isolated. Tremont Street and Huntington Avenue anchor daily life, connecting residents to food, transit, green space, and the broader city with very little effort.

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Amenities

Heating

Disposal

Range

Freezer

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
MCPHS University, Boston	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
MassArt	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Simmons College	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from MCPHS University, Boston. It is also near MassArt and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Jackson Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9. 256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.2 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Jackson Square Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Fenwood Road Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Roxbury Crossing Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Brigham Circle Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Heath Street Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Ruggles	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Back Bay	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Newmarket	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Uphams Corner	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	10 min	5.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	7.2 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
315 Centre St	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
158 Longwood Ave	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
387-391 Centre St	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
New England Baptist Hospital	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Brigham and Women's Hospital	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Boston Children's Hospital	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 has 3 hospitals within 0.9 mile, the nearest is New England Baptist Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation	Drive:	28 min	15.0 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	31 min	15.9 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	39 min	23.5 mi

256 Parker Hill Ave Unit 9 has 3 military bases within 23.5 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 15.0 miles away and a 28 minute drive.