Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Hyde Square

$2,950 Total Monthly Price

56 Forbes St Unit 2

Boston, MA 02130

617-251-6393

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,178 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Deck
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Wood Flooring
Solid Surface Countertops
Community Pool

56 Forbes St Unit 2

About This Home

$2,950 deposit, Available Now

BIG 2 BED APARTMENT IN HIP HYDE SQUARE! OPEN HOUSE: SUN 6/14 3-4pm Video Walkthrough: Almost 1200sqft of living space with goregous floor and bathed in natural light...6 total rooms including large living room with bow front and decorative mantel,dining room with closet,perfect as office/guest room/study,two large bedrooms with ample closets,and a very large eat in kitchen with all new stainless appliances including stove,built in microwave,dishwasher,disposal,and stackablle WASHER & DRYER. All new cabinets and large enough for a large table for dining. All new bathroom with ceramic tile floor,full tub & shower plus linen closet storage. Large (175sqft) privite deck off the back and storage in the basement. Short walk to Stoneybrook T (Orange Line),and to Hyde Square including Whole Foods Market plus all the other shops and restaurants which is also close to Jamaica Pond plus a quick walk also the Stop & Shop. MLS ID 73531580

56 Forbes St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02130 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

Year Built

Built in 1905 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower Primary bedroom located on second floor Linen Closet In Bathroom 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

Bay Window Dining Area 1,178 Sq Ft Home Light Fixtures

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,950 Property Available on 7/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number W:10 P:02527 S:004,1349673 Rent includes water, sewer

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Outdoor Features

Deck

Schools

Hyde Square Elementary School Heart Of Jp Middle School Location! High School

Utilities

No Cooling Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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
    
    $2,950

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.

Contact

Listed by Thomas O'Connor | Conway - West Roxbury
Phone Number
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Neighborhood

Located about six miles from Downtown Crossing and the Waterfront districts, Hyde Square is a diverse neighborhood with easy access to excellent amenities. Featuring everything from traditional Victorian houses to classic triple-decker apartments, this urban neighborhood features affordable and upscale rentals in a variety of architectural styles. Hyde Square is known for being home to the Jamaica Plain Veterans Affairs Medical Center, several parks, and an incredible dining scene. Hyde Square is also convenient to Olmsted Park and Pinebank Promontory, both great for fishing and hiking. Along Centre Street, residents enjoy authentic meals in eateries serving up global cuisines from Ethiopian to Italian. Great for urbanites, professionals, nightlife lovers, and foodies, Hyde Square is only a 15-minute drive to Downtown Crossing.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave

Range
Refrigerator

Deck

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
MCPHS University, Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
MassArt	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Simmons College	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi

56 Forbes St Unit 2 is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from MCPHS University, Boston. It is also near MassArt and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Jackson Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 56 Forbes St Unit 2. 56 Forbes St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.7 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Jackson Square Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Heath Street Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Back Of The Hill Station	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Stony Brook Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Green Street Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Forest Hills	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Four Corners/Geneva	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Uphams Corner	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	12 min	5.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.7 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 56 Forbes St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Longwood Galleria	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
The Mecca at Grove Hall	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

56 Forbes St Unit 2 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
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Franklin Park Zoo	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

56 Forbes St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.