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$3,000 Total Monthly Price

8 Violet St

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Boston, MA 02126

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 864 SF

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.

About This Property

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single family home for rent in Mattapan! This home includes a finished basement and bonus room that can be used as an office, workout room etc. Enjoy the Summer weather in the back yard on the custom deck which is super spacious, and makes for the perfect place to entertain guests. Located close to Mattapan Square, public transportation, and highways.

8 Violet St is a house located in Suffolk County and the 02126 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

House Features

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

Range

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Deck
Location
8 Violet St, Boston,
MA 02126
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City - Boston

Boston is the iconic capital and largest city of Massachusetts, known for its historical significance, top-notch culinary scene, and beautiful Bayfront views. Nestled on Massachusetts Bay, Boston is home to numerous universities including Harvard University, Boston College, Northeastern University, the University of Massachusetts-Boston, the Berklee College of Music, and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. In fact, there are 54 colleges and universities in the Boston area, dating all the way back to 1636 when Harvard was established.

Boston played a crucial role in the American Revolution, being the site of major events like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. This city is filled with historic sites, landmarks, and architecture like the Boston Common, the first park in the country, dating back to 1624. Locals frequent Freedom Trail for its walking park that begins at the park and leads past several historic sites, including Paul Revere’s House and Faneuil Hall.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 481 Sq Ft $2,219 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 723-755 Sq Ft $850 $2,151 $2,500
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 905-907 Sq Ft $2,200 $2,756 $5,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1531 Sq Ft $2,500 $3,318 $6,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1884 Sq Ft $1,330 $3,610 $5,500
Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Curry College
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
MassArt
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
UMass Boston
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
8 Violet St is within 9 minutes or 3.4 miles from Curry College. It is also near Wentworth Inst. of Technology and MassArt.
Schools
Grades PK-5
Nearby
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Elizabeth Seton Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Mattapan Station, located 0.7 mile from 8 Violet St. 8 Violet St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.6 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Mattapan Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Central Avenue Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Capen Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Valley Road Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Milton Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Blue Hill Avenue
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Morton Street
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Talbot Avenue
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Fairmount
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Hyde Park
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 18 min 9.6 mi

Walkability Near 8 Violet St Boston, MA 02126

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8 Violet St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mattapan Square
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Morton Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
The Riverway
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
8 Violet St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
 Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Stony Brook Reservation
 Drive: 11 min 4.7 mi
8 Violet St has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Franklin Park Zoo, and Lower Neponset River Trail.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Carney Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Drive: 7 min 4.2 mi
8 Violet St has 3 hospitals within 4.2 miles, the nearest is Carney Hospital which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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