685 Massachusetts Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End

$2,950

Est. $215/month

2

Beds

1

Baths

965

Sq Ft

$3

Price/Sq Ft

9,999

Lot Sq Ft

9999

Year Built

Apartment

Type

169

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$700 Listed Jul 7, 2025 • MLS# 73400557 Copied!

About this home

FLEXIBLE MOVE IN DATE IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER! Charming, renovated garden level apartment with private entrance and an updated private Bluestone patio! The spacious open concept living area boasts beautiful Brazilian cherry flooring throughout. Plenty of natural sunlight as well as recessed lighting make for an elegant ambience. Kitchen offers granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances with European glass cabinetry. Bedrooms are large and equally sized and each has direct access to the private patio. Primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet. The bathroom was recently updated with new subway tile and a vanity with marble countertop. Full size in-unit Washer/Dryer and central A/C complete this stunning apartment that has easy access to BMC, 93 South and the Silver Line/MBTA. Moments to quaint South End shops and restaurants like Boston Chops, Bar Mezzana, Toro, Kava, The Buttery and Whole Foods. Patio furniture to remain on premises. Pets permitted on a case by case basis.

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

9999

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

965 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Facts & Features

New Construction

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Year Built 9999

Living Area 965 sq ft

Lot Size 9,999 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Electric

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Patio

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Exterior Features: Patio

Patio & Porch: Patio

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South End

685 Massachusetts Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

C

Hurley K-8 School

0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8

-22.4 below state avg

335 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

D

Perkins Elementary School

0.3 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9

-27.3 below state avg

167 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

Blackstone Elementary School

0.4 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

D

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

0.5 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7

-29.5 below state avg

689 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2

-38.1 below state avg

125 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

B

Excel Academy Charter School

0.8 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9

-3.3 below state avg

1,379 students Moderate

High Graduation Rate Rising School

Grades 05-12

Kingsley Montessori School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-06

C

Hale Elementary School

1.0 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7

-16.5 below state avg

162 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

Tobin K-8 School

1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1

-33.1 below state avg

364 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

The Learning Project

1.1 mi

Grades K-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Middle School Academy

1.5 mi

Nativity Prep School

1.6 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

1.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

2.1 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

2.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

3.1 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

6.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Timilty Middle

0.8 mi

UP Academy

1.5 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Cathedral High School

0.5 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

0.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

0.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

1.0 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Newman School

1.0 mi

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.2 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin Academy

1.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.1 mi

Grades 06-09

C

Ruth Batson Academy

2.3 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

2.7 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7

-28.5 below state avg

720 students Moderate

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

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Agent: Frank Celeste Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/07/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,950	-	-	Original listing

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$3

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