University Place Residences

Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02125

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Columbia Point is located on a peninsula and its surrounding area in Dorchester, Massachusetts. This quaint, coastal neighborhood houses the University of Massachusetts Boston, offering a lively college town vibe to this waterfront suburb. Just five miles south of downtown Boston, Columbia Point offers residents quick and easy access to all of Boston’s museums, restaurants, and local shops.

Savin Hill and Malibu Beach are community areas that offer sandy beaches perfect for swimming, along with a playground and baseball fields. For your shopping needs, visit South Bay Center, a very popular shopping mall with an abundance of retailers. Visit The Banshee if you’re interested in an Irish sports pub with a cozy atmosphere and lively crowd on game days. McKenna’s Café is a local gem that’s been serving breakfast and lunch to this neighborhood since 1999.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
University Place Residences is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from UMass Boston. It is also near Tufts University, Boston and Emerson College.
Schools
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
698 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
374 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
1,433 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Andrew Station, located 1.2 miles from University Place Residences. University Place Residences is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.9 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi

Walkability Near University Place Residences

Car-Dependent
38
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Good Transit
69
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
63
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from University Place Residences.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
University Place Residences has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Dorchester Shores Reservation
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Castle Island
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Boston Children's Museum
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Squantum Point Park
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
University Place Residences has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Dorchester Shores Reservation, Castle Island, and Boston Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
University Place Residences has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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