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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 764 SF | Not Available |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 1,082 SF | Not Available |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba | 1,336 SF | Not Available |
| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 4 Baths 4 Baths 4 Ba | 1,609 SF | Not Available |
| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 5 Baths 5 Baths 5 Ba | 1,800 SF | Not Available |
About Franklin Hill
Experience Dorchester living at Franklin Hill. You'll find this community on Shandon Rd. in Dorchester. This community offers a selection of modern amenities. Some of these include: a game room, washers and dryers, and planned social activities. From pricing to features, the leasing team will assist you in finding your ideal place. Your new home awaits you at Franklin Hill. Contact us or stop in to schedule a tour.
Franklin Hill is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02124 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Playground
- Laundry Facilities
- Day Care
- On-Site Retail
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Gameroom
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Tub/Shower
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Range
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Details
Property Information
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Built in 2008
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266 units/5 stories
Property Address:
1 Shandon Rd,
Dorchester,
MA
02124
This Property
Available Property
Bordering Mattapan and Dorchester, Franklin Park South maintains access to plenty of parks. Among the nearby parks are Harambee Park and Franklin Park, the largest park in Boston, which houses the Franklin Park Zoo, William J. Devine Golf Course, and White Stadium. Franklin Park South is also home to a host of Caribbean cuisine. Try local favorites Ali’s Roti, Flames, Taste of Eden, and fusion Nu Flav, for a taste of the tropics in New England.
Its prime location serves the neighborhood well, with convenient access to amenities such as the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Franklin Park South is just minutes from Downtown Boston and major universities. With access to two MBTA stations and I-93, getting around from Franklin Park South is a breeze.
Learn more about living in Franklin Field SouthBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Day Care
- On-Site Retail
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Gameroom
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Range
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
Franklin Hill is within 7 minutes or 3.5 miles from Wentworth Inst. of Technology. It is also near MCPHS University, Boston and MassArt.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
374 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
460 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
871 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
98 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-10
69 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
67 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Dorchester include Shawmut Station, located 1.5 miles from Franklin Hill. Franklin Hill is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.1 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.1 mi |
Time and distance from Franklin Hill.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
Franklin Hill has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. 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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Franklin Park Zoo
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Lower Neponset River Trail
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Dorchester Shores Reservation
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Franklin Hill has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Franklin Park Zoo, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
Franklin Hill has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Carney Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
Property Ratings at Franklin Hill
9/25/15
Franklin Hill
Great community. I haven't any complaints,I've been a tenant for more than two years. Thanks!
8/12/15
Franklin Hill Apartments
Franklin Hill apartments is a now remodeled community. i live in one of the apartment buildings, nice carpeted, well kept corridors. Two bedroom apartment with great lighting and space, great view as well. Carpeted except, bathroom dining room and kitchen. Lots of closet space, and great maintenance. Highly recommend it.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Franklin Hill is in Franklin Field South in the city of Dorchester. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.5 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.8 miles, including Franklin Park Zoo, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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1 Shandon Rd
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