Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Franklin Field South

$3,850 Total Monthly Price

81 Ballou Ave Unit 1

Boston, MA 02124

617-548-6314

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,100 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Cooling Available
Central Heating

81 Ballou Ave Unit 1

About This Home

$3,850 deposit, Available Sep 1

This newly constructed first-floor 3-bedroom,2-bathroom apartment offers the perfect blend of contemporary design and cozy comfort. Step inside to discover an inviting open-concept living space flooded with natural light,featuring large windows that bring the outdoors in. The spacious living room seamlessly flows into a gourmet kitchen,complete with high-end stainless steel appliances,sleek quartz countertops,and a large island—perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying casual meals. The primary suite serves as a private retreat,featuring an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities,a spacious walk-in shower and large soaking tub. The additional bedrooms are generously sized,making them ideal for family,guests,or a home office. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry,central heating and cooling,and ample storage space. And a private deck! MLS ID 73551431

81 Ballou Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02124 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1,100 Sq Ft Home

Laundry

Laundry in unit

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,850 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, gardener

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Cooling Available Central Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

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
    
    $3,850

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.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Emily Shewchuk | Kingston Real Estate & Management
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

Franklin Field South is a residential pocket of Dorchester, one of Boston's most storied and expansive districts, positioned just south of Franklin Park and carrying the energy of a true Boston neighborhood. The area draws much of its identity from that proximity to Franklin Park, the anchor of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, which borders the neighborhood and gives residents access to green space on a scale rare within city limits. Boston College High School anchors the neighborhood's educational presence, while UMass Boston and Northeastern University are both a short drive away.

Day-to-day life here runs at a grounded, residential pace. Streets are lined with classic New England triple-deckers alongside modest single- and two-family homes, and the rental market reflects that fabric. Renters will find apartments in converted multifamily buildings as well as smaller walk-up units with traditional brick and clapboard exteriors.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Heating

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UMass Boston	Drive:	11 min	4.1 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi
MassArt	Drive:	9 min	5.3 mi
MCPHS University, Boston	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi

81 Ballou Ave Unit 1 is within 11 minutes or 4.1 miles from UMass Boston. It is also near Wentworth Inst. of Technology and MCPHS University, Boston.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Shawmut Station, located 1.2 miles from 81 Ballou Ave Unit 1. 81 Ballou Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.4 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Shawmut Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Ashmont Station	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Central Avenue Station	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Cedar Grove Station	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Valley Road Station	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Morton Street	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Talbot Avenue	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Blue Hill Avenue	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Four Corners/Geneva	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Forest Hills	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	9.4 mi

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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75 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 81 Ballou Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Morton Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
480-482 Washington St	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
730-738 Blue Hill Ave	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi

81 Ballou Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. 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	1.5 mi
Franklin Park Zoo	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Dorchester Shores Reservation	Drive:	10 min	3.7 mi
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University	Drive:	7 min	4.4 mi

81 Ballou Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.4 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:	3 min	1.7 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital	Drive:	6 min	4.0 mi