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79 Charles St

79 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

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  • Built in 1899
  • 9 units/5 stories

About 79 Charles St Boston, MA 02114

Experience a new place to live at 79 Charles St. The convenient Charles St. address in the 02114 area of Boston is a great place for those looking for their new place. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. From location to floorplan options, the professional leasing staff is ready to help match you with the perfect new home. At 79 Charles St you're home.

79 Charles St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02114 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Neighborhood

An upscale historic district in downtown Boston, Beacon Hill resides on the coast of the Charles River, just north of the 50-acre Boston Common.. This neighborhood is one of the oldest and most picturesque in the country with brick-lined streets, gas lanterns, and historic landmarks spotting the landscape. With its stately brick homes, cobblestone streets, and colonial roots, Beacon Hill is a charming historic region with plenty of amenities to offer prospective renters.

Historic architecture, antique shops, and fine dining spots define this Boston neighborhood. Visit historic homes like Nichols House Museum to tour a grand Beacon Hill residence from 1804, or venture over to the Museum of African American History on Joy Street. A prominent landmark and must-visit location is The Massachusetts State House in the center of town, built in 1795.

Beacon Hill’s location is ideal for office commuters and city lovers.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 5731 Sq Ft $1,850 $2,444 $4,400
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 4411 Sq Ft $2,100 $2,941 $5,500
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 5034 Sq Ft $2,575 $3,819 $6,750
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 6239 Sq Ft $3,400 $6,081 $19,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3112 Sq Ft $875 $5,960 $20,000
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Emerson College
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Suffolk University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
79 Charles St is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Suffolk University and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
738 Students
Attendance Zone
Dante Alighieri
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
108 Students
Attendance Zone
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Advent School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
200 Students
Nearby
St John School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
279 Students
Nearby
Commonwealth School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.5 mile from 79 Charles St. 79 Charles St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.0 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Arlington Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Bowdoin Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Park Street Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Charles/Mgh Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Drive: 5 min 1.2 mi
North Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
South Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi

Walkability Near 79 Charles St Boston, MA 02114

Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
70
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 79 Charles St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
The Hub
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Marketplace Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
79 Charles St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Public Garden
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Museum of Science
 Drive: 5 min 1.2 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
79 Charles St has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Museum of Science.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
79 Charles St has 3 hospitals within 0.5 mile, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 31 min 16.1 mi
79 Charles St is 16.1 miles and a 31 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
 
 
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79 Charles St Boston, MA 02114 is in Beacon Hill in the city of Boston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.3 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.4 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Museum of Science.

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