$4,500
Total Monthly Price
659 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118
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659 Massachusetts Ave
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About This Home
Available September 1st. This spacious upper level two bedroom, one bathroom apartment balances the historic character of the original industrial building with the contemporary modern finishes and amenities. The unit has Hardwood floors and is equipped with the latest in urban utilities. This large two bedroom apartment features a beautiful kitchen equipped with all new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops with a waterfall end, a garbage disposal, a dishwasher and a bar roomy enough to seat three. The living space is located at the rear of the building which is nice and quiet and is filled with beautiful southern sun. The unit also has close access to the exterior via an external stair where one can enjoy a morning coffee outside. There are hardwood floors throughout the apartment. The apartment has a private washer and dryer, central heating and air conditioning. The unit is also furnished with an on demand gas fired hot water heater as well as a high efficiency boiler. Parking is available at an additional cost. Pet friendly. First, last, security, and broker fee to move in
659 Massachusetts Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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Situated between the South End and Dudley Square, Lower Roxbury is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and town houses available for rent. Residents enjoy a walkable urban environment filled with diverse historical architecture.
Warren Street and Washington Street are the neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfares, touting rows of specialty shops, markets, and eateries in historic buildings. Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design are all just northwest of Lower Roxbury, offering the community a bevy of cultural and educational amenities. Getting around from Lower Roxbury is easy with access to multiple T stops on the Orange Line.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
659 Massachusetts Ave is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
716 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
424 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
142 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.6 mile from 659 Massachusetts Ave. 659 Massachusetts Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 10 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
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Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
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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.
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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 659 Massachusetts Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
659 Massachusetts Ave has 3 shopping centers within 5.6 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
659 Massachusetts Ave has 5 parks within 2.5 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: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
659 Massachusetts Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.2 mile away and a 3 minute walk.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 21.6 mi |
659 Massachusetts Ave has 3 military bases within 21.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 16.3 miles away and a 31 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
659 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118