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Macallen Building

141 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, MA 02127

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location

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Property Information

  • Built in 2007
  • 140 units/11 stories
  • LEED certified Gold

About Macallen Building

Visit Macallen Building in South Boston, MA. The 141 Dorchester Ave location in the South Boston neighborhood of South Boston is convenient to everything. The professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your new home. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

Macallen Building is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02127 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Fitness Center

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Location
141 Dorchester Ave, South Boston,
MA 02127
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City - South Boston

Welcome to South Boston, affectionately known as "Southie," where historic charm meets city living. This waterfront neighborhood, situated along Dorchester Bay, combines coastal amenities with urban convenience. Current rental trends show diverse options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $3,113, while two-bedrooms command approximately $3,803 monthly. The area's housing market remains competitive, though some segments have seen modest adjustments, with studio apartments experiencing a 12.2% decrease in rent year-over-year, while three-bedroom units have enjoyed a 9.8% increase.

The neighborhood's three-mile stretch of parkland and beaches, including Carson Beach and Pleasure Bay, offers opportunities for morning jogs or sunset strolls. Castle Island, home to historic Fort Independence, provides 22 acres of recreational space and harbor views. The area features attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District and hosts the annual St.

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Amenities
  • Fitness Center
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Macallen Building is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near Emerson College and Suffolk University.
Schools
James F. Condon School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
448 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
282 Students
Nearby
St Peter Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
125 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in South Boston include Broadway Station, located 0.1 mile from Macallen Building. Macallen Building is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.0 miles or 8 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Broadway Station
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Chinatown Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
South Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boylston Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
South Station
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 6 min 1.4 mi
Jfk/Umass
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi

Walkability Near Macallen Building

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Macallen Building.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 10 min 6.5 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 11 min 6.7 mi
Macallen Building has 3 shopping centers within 6.7 miles, which is about a 11-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Macallen Building has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Children's Museum, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and Boston Public Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Tufts Medical Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Macallen Building has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 31 min 17.4 mi
Macallen Building is 17.4 miles and a 31 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
 
 
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Does Macallen Building have in-unit laundry?

Macallen Building does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Macallen Building?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Macallen Building?

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Is Macallen Building pet-friendly?

Macallen Building does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Macallen Building have move-in specials?

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