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81 Essex St Unit 47

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Boston, MA 02111

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81 Essex St Unit 47
12 Month Lease , Available Sep 1

Call today about this beautiful Chinatown apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 1-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 81 Essex St. home. Public Transportation These great Apartments are situated just minutes from many of the citys main attractions, including The Theater District, The Boston Common, Chinatown, South Station, and Downtown Crossing. The residences feature extra large windows, central heat and air conditioning, and many have hardwood floors. The complex is convenient to the MBTA Red, Orange, Green, or Silver Lines. Major highways 90 amp; 93 are just a stones throw away. Monthly parking is available at several area garages. Nearby college and graduate schools include Tufts Medical, New England Law, Emerson, New England Medical, and Suffolk. Additional amenities include on-site laundry and 24-hour emerg

81 Essex St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02111 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.

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  • Cable Ready

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Neighborhood

Boston's Chinatown is one of the city's oldest and most culturally vibrant neighborhoods, offering a living experience that blends deep history with the energy of a 24-hour urban hub. Anchored by the iconic Chinatown Gate on Beach Street, the neighborhood sits at the intersection of the Theater District, Downtown Crossing, and the South End, putting residents close to some of Boston's most active corridors. The Tufts Medical Center campus brings a steady academic and healthcare presence to the area, contributing to the neighborhood's round-the-clock rhythm. Housing here reflects Chinatown's dense, urban character, with mid-rise communities, converted brick buildings, and mixed-use structures that keep everyday conveniences within easy reach. Green space, exceptional dining, and convenient transit are all part of the package, making Chinatown one of the more well-rounded addresses in the city.

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Amenities
  • Cable Ready
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts University, Boston
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Emerson College
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Suffolk University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
81 Essex St Unit 47 is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near Emerson College and Suffolk University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Chinatown Station, located 0.1 mile from 81 Essex St Unit 47. 81 Essex St Unit 47 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Chinatown Station
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
South Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Downtown Crossing Station
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
South Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 6 min 1.4 mi
Boston
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
North Station
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 81 Essex St Unit 47.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
13-17 Winchester St
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
58-60 Charles St
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
81 Essex St Unit 47 has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 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 Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston Public Garden
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston Children's Museum
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
81 Essex St Unit 47 has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Tufts Medical Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Shriners Children's Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
81 Essex St Unit 47 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 31 min 17.0 mi
Fort Pickering
Drive: 32 min 18.5 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 32 min 19.8 mi
81 Essex St Unit 47 has 3 military bases within 19.8 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 17.0 miles away and a 31 minute drive.

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