656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2

Boston, MA 02118 South End Boston

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  • Monthly Rent

    $4,300

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    9,999 sq ft

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12 Month Lease, $4,300 deposit, Available Sep 1

656 Mass Ave - Unit #2 Souring Ceilings in this Enormous Parlor Level Two Bed, Two Bath Apartment in South End This large two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is renovated with granite countertops, stainless appliances and a new tile bathroom. The apartment has a private washer and dryer, garbage disposal, dish washer, central air conditioning and hardwood floors throughout unit. The apartment has a high efficiency gas furnace and hot water heater as well as a central air conditioning system. The soaring ceilings coupled with the historic mantle (non-functional) provide an uncompromising balance of historic and traditional ambiance.

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About This Property

The building, which was originally constructed in 1865 as a single family home, has undergone a complete restoration converting the structure into a super-luxury apartment complex. The entire building has been retrofitted with a high efficiency heating systems, central air conditioning and instant hot water heaters. All the windows in the structure have been replaced with brand new custom, historically accurate, high efficiency windows. The latest in insulation technology, closed cell spray in, has been installed to minimize the heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. The location is near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street. This location offers a multitude of transportation options (silver line, bus, zip car, hub way) and is ideal for medical professionals practicing at the hospital two blocks away, professionals commuting downtown and students studying at any of the many universities in the direct vicinity. The building is also located less than 1½ mile from the on ramp to I-93 allowing for easy access to regional commuting.

656 Massachusetts Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $4,300
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $1.68M - $2.99M Future Equity
      $1.03M Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $131K - $1.44M Gain Net Return
$4,413 / month $605,000 Listing Price
2 Beds 2 Baths 912 Sq Ft
$4,463 / month $620,000 Listing Price
2 Beds 2 Baths 895 Sq Ft
$4,627 / month $630,000 Listing Price
2 Beds 2 Baths 912 Sq Ft

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Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Heating

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
Location
Property Address: 656 Massachusetts Ave, Boston,
MA 02118
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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
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
1,567 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Grades 9-10 & 12
321 Students
Attendance Zone
1
Out of 10
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
142 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.6 mile from 656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2. 656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
84
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 5.4 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
Roxbury Heritage State Park
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Boston Public Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Boston Children's Museum
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.1 mile away and a 2 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 30 min 16.1 mi
656 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 is 16.1 miles and a 30 minutes from Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water