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520 Dorchester Ave

520 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, MA 02127

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  • Built in 2020
  • 8 units/5 stories

About 520 Dorchester Ave South Boston, MA 02127

Find your new apartment at 520 Dorchester Ave. You'll find this community in the 02127 area of South Boston. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

520 Dorchester Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02127 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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City - South Boston

Welcome to South Boston, affectionately known as "Southie," where historic charm meets city living. This waterfront neighborhood, situated along Dorchester Bay, combines coastal amenities with urban convenience. Current rental trends show diverse options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $3,113, while two-bedrooms command approximately $3,803 monthly. The area's housing market remains competitive, though some segments have seen modest adjustments, with studio apartments experiencing a 12.2% decrease in rent year-over-year, while three-bedroom units have enjoyed a 9.8% increase.

The neighborhood's three-mile stretch of parkland and beaches, including Carson Beach and Pleasure Bay, offers opportunities for morning jogs or sunset strolls. Castle Island, home to historic Fort Independence, provides 22 acres of recreational space and harbor views. The area features attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District and hosts the annual St.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UMass Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Northeastern University
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
520 Dorchester Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near UMass Boston and Emerson College.
Schools
James F. Condon School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
635 Students
Attendance Zone
Perkins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston
Charter Middle School
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Attendance Zone
McCormack Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
250 Students
Attendance Zone
Excel High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
434 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-10 & 12
321 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Mary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in South Boston include Andrew Station, located 0.2 mile from 520 Dorchester Ave. 520 Dorchester Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.6 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Andrew Station
Walk: 2 min 0.2 mi
Broadway Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Savin Hill Station
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newmarket
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Jfk/Umass
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
South Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 8 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 520 Dorchester Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Harborpoint Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
520 Dorchester Ave has 3 shopping centers within 6.7 miles, which is about a 13-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Castle Island
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
520 Dorchester Ave has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Boston Children's Museum, Castle Island, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
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
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
520 Dorchester Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
 
 
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520 Dorchester Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

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Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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520 Dorchester Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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