$2,800 / Month
488 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02115
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 650 SF |
About This Property
Looking for a tenant for my clients furnished one bedroom on Beacon Street and Hereford. Large and spacious living and dining room area w breakfast bar. Beautiful view of the Charles River from both the bedroom & the living room. The kitchen was just completely gut renovated top to bottom new EVERYTHING (cabinets, appliances, granite countertops) in August. Shared W/D in the basement. Perfect for a short term professional, couple etc. 4rth floor walk up. Close to great shopping, the green line, restaurants etc. easy commute across the bridge to Cambridge. $2800 per month NO Pets!! No undergrads The owner is currently out of the country. I will be showing the apartment on her behalf. Need 24 hour notice to show it as there are tenants in there now. First month, security and fee Lease needs to start Jan 5th.
488 Beacon St is a house located in Suffolk County and the 02115 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.
Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Learn more about living in Back BayBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 3772 Sq Ft | $1,650 | $2,548 | $9,000 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 2985-2986 Sq Ft | $2,000 | $3,435 | $9,611 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 2577-2578 Sq Ft | $2,000 | $4,520 | $16,500 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 2583-2585 Sq Ft | $3,200 | $5,814 | $18,900 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 3294 Sq Ft | $925 | $8,515 | $100,000 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
488 Beacon St is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and MIT.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
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Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
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Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
377 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
127 Students
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
349 Students
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Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
204 Students
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Transportation options available in Boston include Hynes Convention Center, located 0.3 mile from 488 Beacon St. 488 Beacon St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.4 miles or 12 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
Time and distance from 488 Beacon St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
488 Beacon St has 3 shopping centers within 4.6 miles, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Charles River Reservation
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
488 Beacon St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Charles River Reservation, Boston Public Garden, and Coit Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
488 Beacon St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.1 mi |
488 Beacon St is 14.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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488 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02115