$5,600
Total Monthly Price
281 Bowen St Unit 2
Boston, MA 02127
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857-420-7593
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,325 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Marina
- Medical Services
- Property is near public transit
- Jogging Path
- Cooling Available
- Park
281 Bowen St Unit 2
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About This Home
Available Now
Location, location in South Boston. Beautiful renovated 4 Bedroom/ 2 bathroom duplex apartment with in-unit jumbo washer/dryer in the heart of one of Boston's most vibrant neighborhoods, steps away from West Broadway. This sunny, duplex unit has beautiful details, with 4 generous sized bedrooms, plus den/home office bonus room. Living room is open to the kitchen making it perfect for a quiet evening at home or entertaining. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage. Half bath and full bathroom also have been newly renovated. Conveniently located on a quiet residential street yet within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and public transportation on West Broadway, and the Seaport District.
281 Bowen St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02127 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 1896
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
1.5 Bathrooms
4 Bedrooms
Home Design
Apartment
Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
1,325 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry in unit
Washer
Listing and Financial Details
Security Deposit $5,600
Property Available on 9/1/26
Assessor Parcel Number 1410376
Rent includes water, sewer
Location
Property is near public transit
Lot Details
1,325 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
Cooling Available
Forced Air Heating System
Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
Amenities
Medical Services
Shops
Overview
Near Conservation Area
No Home Owners Association
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed
Recreation
Marina
Jogging Path
Park
Bike Trail
Location
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Boston has been shaping American history since 1630, and living here means that past is never far from the present. As Massachusetts' capital and New England's cultural and financial center, the city carries real weight — intellectually, economically, and architecturally. More than 50 colleges and universities call the greater Boston area home, with institutions like Northeastern, Boston College, and Berklee College of Music woven directly into the city's neighborhoods. That academic presence fuels a steady demand for innovation, drawing employers in life sciences, technology, finance, and healthcare.
Neighborhoods here each carry a distinct personality. Beacon Hill delivers narrow gas-lit streets and Greek Revival rowhouses, while Back Bay is known for Victorian brownstones and the broad sweep of Commonwealth Avenue.
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Pool
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
281 Bowen St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near UMass Boston and Emerson College.
Transportation options available in Boston include Andrew Station, located 0.6 mile from 281 Bowen St Unit 2. 281 Bowen St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.4 miles or 9 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
Getting Around
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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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.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 281 Bowen St Unit 2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
281 Bowen St Unit 2 has 2 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Castle Island
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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New England Aquarium
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
281 Bowen St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Castle Island, Boston Children's Museum, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
281 Bowen St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 19.1 mi |
281 Bowen St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 19.1 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 18.2 miles away and a 34 minute drive.
281 Bowen St Unit 2 Photos
About the Listing Agent
Caroline Morson
Compass
Caroline is an experienced top performer in real estate purchases and sales for individuals, and income property investors. Caroline has applied her expert eye in real estate to help sellers get top dollar per square foot by subtle and sometimes minor adjustments to their existing home environment. Helping to bring out the best in a property before it is on the market. This in turn results into procuring multiple and more attractive offers for the sellers. For buyers and investors, visualizing potential improvements prior to purchase, have helped her real estate clients consistently achieve a higher return on investment on their sales. Born in Madrid to a European father and an American mother, Caroline is a lifelong entrepreneur. After graduating from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, majoring in interior design, she quickly set off to set up her iconic showroom, The Morson Collection in Boston, which she ran for 20 years. Catering to a distinguished domestic and international clientele. Known for her down to earth and disarming charm, Caroline's combination of people skills and knowledge acquired by years of experience make her easy to work with. Caroline executes her work with passion and precision down to the most minute details. Offering real estate concierge services for busy clients. Clients have lauded her, repeatedly for making their home buying and selling process easy and effortless.
MLS Number: 9000
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
281 Bowen St
Boston, MA 02127