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538 E Broadway

538 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

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About 538 E Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

Desirable location in the heart of South Boston! Easy access to local restaurants and shops.

538 E Broadway 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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Location
538 E Broadway, South Boston,
MA 02127
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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 2.0 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
538 E Broadway is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near UMass Boston and Emerson College.
Schools
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Excel High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Gate of Heaven Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in South Boston include Andrew Station, located 0.9 mile from 538 E Broadway. 538 E Broadway is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Andrew Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Broadway Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
South Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Chinatown Station
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Jfk/Umass
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
South Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi

Walkability Near 538 E Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 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. How It Works
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 538 E Broadway.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Harborpoint Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
538 E Broadway has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Castle Island
 Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
New England Aquarium
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
538 E Broadway has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Castle Island, Boston Children's Museum, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
538 E Broadway has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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