Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Franklin Field South

$2,800 Total Monthly Price

42 Lucerne St Unit 1

Boston, MA 02124

617-390-6417

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,150 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Deck
Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Porch
Bay Window

42 Lucerne St Unit 1

About This Home

$2,800 deposit, Available Sep 1

Newly renovated and deleaded first-floor 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Dorchester! This bright and well-maintained unit features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances,a beautifully renovated bathroom,and new flooring throughout. Conveniently located near neighborhood shops,restaurants,parks,and everyday amenities,the apartment offers excellent access to public transportation. Multiple nearby bus routes provide direct service to Forest Hills Station in approximately 15–20 minutes,and Talbot Ave (Purple Line) is within walking distance,making commuting to Downtown Boston,South Station and surrounding neighborhoods easy. The location also offers quick access to major highways,local colleges and universities,and schools. Section 8 applicants are welcome,cats are allowed,and the apartment is available for a September 1st move-in. MLS ID 73559570

42 Lucerne St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02124 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom on Main 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Bay Window 1,150 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Microwave

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,800 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 1313004 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

5,337 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch

Utilities

No Cooling Hot Water Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Cats Allowed

Recreation

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
    
    $2,800

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 Arthur Murray | Real Broker MA,LLC
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

Franklin Field South is a residential pocket of Dorchester, one of Boston's most storied and expansive districts, positioned just south of Franklin Park and carrying the energy of a true Boston neighborhood. The area draws much of its identity from that proximity to Franklin Park, the anchor of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, which borders the neighborhood and gives residents access to green space on a scale rare within city limits. Boston College High School anchors the neighborhood's educational presence, while UMass Boston and Northeastern University are both a short drive away.

Day-to-day life here runs at a grounded, residential pace. Streets are lined with classic New England triple-deckers alongside modest single- and two-family homes, and the rental market reflects that fabric. Renters will find apartments in converted multifamily buildings as well as smaller walk-up units with traditional brick and clapboard exteriors.

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Amenities

Heating
Microwave

Range
Freezer

Basement
Porch

Deck

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
MassArt	Drive:	8 min	4.6 mi
UMass Boston	Drive:	10 min	4.6 mi
MCPHS University, Boston	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi

42 Lucerne St Unit 1 is within 8 minutes or 4.1 miles from Wentworth Inst. of Technology. It is also near MCPHS University, Boston and MassArt.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Shawmut Station, located 1.5 miles from 42 Lucerne St Unit 1. 42 Lucerne St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.6 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Shawmut Station	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Mattapan Station	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Ashmont Station	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Capen Street Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Valley Road Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Morton Street	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Talbot Avenue	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Blue Hill Avenue	Drive:	2 min	1.4 mi
Four Corners/Geneva	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Forest Hills	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	8.6 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 42 Lucerne St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Morton Plaza	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
730-738 Blue Hill Ave	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
1539 Blue Hill Ave	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

42 Lucerne St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Franklin Park Zoo	Drive:	2 min	1.4 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Dorchester Shores Reservation	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi

42 Lucerne St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Franklin Park Zoo, and Lower Neponset River Trail.