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The Brownstones

242 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bay Window
  • Controlled Access

About The Brownstones

The Brownstones in Boston, MA is ready for you to move in. Based in Boston's 02118 area, moving to this community offers a variety of nearby attractions. The team of leasing professionals is ready and waiting to show you our community. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. At The Brownstones you're new apartment awaits. Stop by the community today.

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

Community Amenities

  • Controlled Access

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Stainless Steel Appliances

Heating

Bay Window

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Bay Window

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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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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts University, Boston
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Emerson College
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
The Brownstones is within 12 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
Nearby
Blackstone Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 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 New England Medical Center Station, located 0.6 mile from The Brownstones. The Brownstones is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
New England Medical Center Station
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Boylston Street Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Arlington Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Broadway Station
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Copley Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
South Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
North Station
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi

Walkability Near The Brownstones

Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
96
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
84
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™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Brownstones.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
The Brownstones has 3 shopping centers within 5.8 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
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
The Brownstones has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Tufts Medical Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
The Brownstones has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 16.5 mi
The Brownstones is 16.5 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.

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