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SoWa Boston

460-520 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Walk-In Closets
  • On-Site Retail
  • Island Kitchen
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

About SoWa Boston

460-520 Harrison Avenue is at the center of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End. These condo quality apartments feature walnut floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry and central air. Simply walk downstairs to enjoy some of Boston’s finest art galleries, retail stores and eateries! “No Brokerage Fee!”

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

Unique Features

  • “No Brokerage Fee!”
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Community Amenities

Elevator

Recycling

Key Fob Entry

24 Hour Access

  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • EV Charging
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony

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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.

Learn more about living in South End Boston 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts University, Boston
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
SoWa Boston is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Tufts University, Boston. It is also near Emerson College and Suffolk University.
Schools
Mel H King Elementary
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Blackstone Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 Students
Attendance Zone
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
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 Broadway Station, located 0.6 mile from SoWa Boston. SoWa Boston is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.5 miles or 9 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Broadway Station
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
New England Medical Center Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Chinatown Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Arlington Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
South Station
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi

Walkability Near SoWa Boston

Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
95
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
82
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from SoWa Boston.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 10 min 5.9 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
SoWa Boston has 3 shopping centers within 6.0 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
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
SoWa Boston has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
SoWa Boston has 3 hospitals within 0.7 mile, the nearest is Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 31 min 16.7 mi
SoWa Boston is 16.7 miles and a 31 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.

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