Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$4,500 Total Monthly Price

256 W Newton St Unit 3

Boston, MA 02116

617-756-5838

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

893 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 30

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
Solid Surface Countertops
Jogging Path
Bathtub with Shower

256 W Newton St Unit 3

About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Aug 30

Prime location on the Back Bay/South End line! This elegant and exceptionally spacious one-bedroom condo features high ceilings and abundant natural light in an intimate,four-unit,owner-occupied brownstone. The home offers beautiful wide-plank pine floors and a fully applianced kitchen with gas cooking and generous counter space. The oversized living and dining area is highlighted by a stunning curved bay window and alcove,filling the space with natural sunlight. The alcove is ideal for a home office/workspace or can accommodate a large pull-out sofa for guests. The huge primary bedroom features an updated en-suite bathroom,walk-in closets,and an in-unit washer and dryer. Additional closets throughout the condo provide plenty of extra storage. The location is hard to beat—just steps from the Prudential Center and Eataly,with an easy walk to Copley Square,Newbury Street,South End restaurants and shops,and nearby hospitals. MLS ID 73564048

256 W Newton St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 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

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1885

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

893 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry on upper level

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 Property Available on 8/30/26 Assessor Parcel Number 4280129 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

2.3 Acre Lot

Utilities

No Cooling Central Heating

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park

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
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Gang Li | Mass Boston Realty,LLC
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

Back Bay is one of Boston's most architecturally striking neighborhoods, built on land reclaimed from the tidal flats of the Charles River in the mid-1800s. That ambitious landfill project gave the neighborhood its name and left behind a grid of wide, tree-lined streets that feel rare in a city otherwise defined by its winding, colonial-era roads. Commonwealth Avenue, the neighborhood's central boulevard, stretches from the Public Garden westward with a landscaped mall running down its center, flanked by rows of preserved Victorian brownstones.

The neighborhood draws residents who want proximity to Boston's core without sacrificing a sense of residential calm. Newbury Street and Boylston Street anchor the commercial life here, while Copley Square and the Prudential Center mark two of Back Bay's most recognized civic and retail landmarks. Northeastern University sits just at the neighborhood's southern edge.

The rental landscape reflects the neighborhood's prestige and density.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer

Heating

Microwave

Range

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Northeastern University	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

256 W Newton St Unit 3 is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Northeastern University and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Prudential Station, located 0.1 mile from 256 W Newton St Unit 3. 256 W Newton St Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.4 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Prudential Station	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Symphony Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Copley Station	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Ruggles	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Boston	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
South Station	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 256 W Newton St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	8 min	4.8 mi

256 W Newton St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 4.8 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
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

256 W Newton St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Boston Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

256 W Newton St Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.