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Robert Fortes House

541 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bike-Friendly Area

About Robert Fortes House

Meet your new home at Robert Fortes House in Boston. These apartments are located at 541 Shawmut Ave in Boston. From location to floorplan options, the team of leasing professionals is excited to help you find your perfect new place. Come by to view the available floorplans. Experience a new standard at Robert Fortes House.

Robert Fortes House is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Neighborhood

There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.

By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South End Boston Boston, MA
Studio $2,223 $2,849
1 Bedroom $2,946 $3,411
2 Bedrooms $4,009 $4,289
3 Bedrooms $5,203 $5,670
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northeastern University
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
MassArt
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Robert Fortes House is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Hurley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Nearby
Nativity Prep School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
Nearby
Cathedral Grammar School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
142 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.5 mile from Robert Fortes House. Robert Fortes House is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.6 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Symphony Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Northeastern University Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Prudential Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Museum Of Fine Arts Station
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi

Walkability Near Robert Fortes House

Walker's Paradise
96
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
91
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
98
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Robert Fortes House.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Robert Fortes House has 3 shopping centers within 5.3 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Robert Fortes House has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston Public Garden, and Charles River Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Robert Fortes House has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.3 mile away and a 5 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 16.0 mi
Robert Fortes House is 16.0 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.

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