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24 Oyster Bay Rd,
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VBC Apartments
495 Blue Hill Ave,
Dorchester,
MA
02121
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About VBC Apartments
Thanks for your interest in VBC Apartments in Dorchester, MA. You'll find this community at 495 Blue Hill Ave in the Washington Park area of Dorchester. The leasing team is available to help you find the best floor plan for your lifestyle. Experience a new standard at VBC Apartments.
VBC Apartments is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02121 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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If you’re looking to be surrounded by culture and community, Washington Park is a great choice for your next home. Located just south of the Frederick Douglas Square Historic District, Washington Park is one of the city’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods. Civil Rights activist Malcolm X once lived in Washington Park and the neighborhood is home to the Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists. You’ll find locals bonding at community centers like Shelburne Community Center in Malcolm X Park or enjoying a meal at locally owned restaurants. Washington Park neighbors another cultural hub, Nubian Square, which is filled with international grocers and authentic eateries serving everything from suya to mondongo.
Along with a strong sense of community and culture, renters are attracted to Washington Park’s affordability and excellent location. There are apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for every budget and style.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
VBC Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from Northeastern University. It is also near Wentworth Inst. of Technology and MCPHS University, Boston.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
442 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
541 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
66 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
68 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Dorchester include Stony Brook Station, located 1.7 miles from VBC Apartments. VBC Apartments is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.7 miles or 14 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.7 mi |
Time and distance from VBC Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
VBC Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lower Neponset River Trail
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Franklin Park Zoo
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Dorchester Shores Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
VBC Apartments has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Lower Neponset River Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, and Roxbury Heritage State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
VBC Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Arbour Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
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