$3,350
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA 02118
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
800 sq ft
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Available
Available Oct 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Patio
- Yard
- Smoke Free
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,350 deposit,
Available Oct 1
AVAILABLE NOW*** Pet friendly *** Cozy 2-Bed Garden-Level Home in the Heart of the South EndTucked into a classic brick rowhouse on tree-lined Shawmut Avenue, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath garden-level home offers a walkout to your own private patio at the rear — a great spot for morning coffee or unwinding outdoors. The unit sits below grade at the front of the building and at grade in the back, giving the living space a bright, walkout feel toward the yard.Two bedrooms offer a compact, efficient layout well-suited to a bed and dresser setup, ideal for a single professional, couple, or house mates looking to be in the middle of everything the South End has to offer. In-unit washer/dryer adds everyday convenience.Steps from the South End's celebrated restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and galleries, with easy access to the Silver Line, Orange Line, and major highways.
520 Shawmut Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 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.
Condo Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Storage Space
- Patio
- Yard
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Utilities Included
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Location
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There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.
By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.
Learn more about living in South End Boston
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
572 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
337 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
313 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
142 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.5 mile from 520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1. 520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
| Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 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
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 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.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
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Traffic
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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 520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 5.3 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.3 mile away and a 5 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 21.5 mi |
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 21.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 16.0 miles away and a 30 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Storage Space
- Patio
- Yard
520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 Photos
520 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118