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$5,900 Total Monthly Price

27 St James St

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Boston, MA 02119

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  • Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    2,700 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • City View
  • Deck
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Fenced Yard
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Patio
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About This Home

$6,250 deposit, Available Now

All utilities included in rent price! Set atop a hill in Boston's historic Tommy's Rock,this meticulously maintained Greek Revival dates to the mid-1800s and pairs architectural pedigree with modern comfort. Ten-foot ceilings,generous room proportions,and oversized windows fill the five-bedroom,four-bath home with light. Original pumpkin pine floors,curved staircases,inlaid shutters,and marble fireplaces sit alongside recent updates,including all-new bathrooms and an electric car charger. Outside,a multi-tiered,professionally landscaped yard and several decks open onto sweeping Boston skyline views. A two-car driveway and easy access to transit,universities,and a thriving restaurant scene round out the package — historic character,modern living,in one of the city's most sought-after up-and-coming neighborhoods. No pets and no smoking. MLS ID 73557987

27 St James St is a house located in Suffolk County and the 02119 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

* 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

Single Family Detached Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

4 Full Bathrooms 5 Bedrooms

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

4 Fireplaces 2,700 Sq Ft Home

Laundry

Laundry in unit

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $6,250 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, gas, water, sewer, internet

Lot Details

5,570 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard Garden

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

Electric Vehicle Home Charger 3 Open Parking Spaces 3 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

No Cooling

Views

City Views

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

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
        Charged per unit.
        $6,250

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

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Sewer

Contact

  • Listed by Miller & Co. | Compass
  • Phone Number
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Washington Park carries the quiet confidence of a neighborhood that has held its ground through decades of change. Located within Boston's Roxbury district, the area has a deep cultural history shaped by generations of community organizing and civic pride that still feel present today. Daily life here moves at an unhurried pace, with tree-lined blocks of classic Boston triple-deckers standing alongside low-rise apartment communities and scattered townhomes. The housing mix feels grounded and residential, offering well-proportioned units in both renovated older buildings and newer apartment communities. Renters will find options at a range of price points, making Washington Park one of the more accessible corners of the city without sacrificing that connected, neighborhood feel. A large green space borders the area and brings a sense of breathing room rarely found this close to an urban core.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Views
  • Fenced Lot
  • Patio
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Electricity, Heat, Sewer Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
MCPHS University, Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
MassArt
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Northeastern University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
27 St James St is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Wentworth Inst. of Technology. It is also near Northeastern University and MCPHS University, Boston.
Schools
Hale Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
167 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Higginson/Lewis K-8
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
246 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Dearborn Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
565 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Grades 9-12
313 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
Madison Park High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,024 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
St. Joseph School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Nativity Prep School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Paige Academy at RCC
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Roxbury Crossing Station, located 0.8 mile from 27 St James St. 27 St James St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.1 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Roxbury Crossing Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Jackson Square Station
Walk: 22 min 1.1 mi
Museum Of Fine Arts Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Northeastern University Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Ruggles
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Four Corners/Geneva
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 27 St James St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Washington Park Shopping Mall
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
27 St James St has 1 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
27 St James St has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
27 St James St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 16.0 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 33 min 17.1 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 37 min 22.4 mi
27 St James St has 3 military bases within 22.4 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 16.0 miles away and a 30 minute drive.

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