12 Ferndale St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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South Dorchester spans a broad part of Boston south of downtown, with residential streets, busy commercial corridors, and access to the Neponset River and its greenway. New England seasons bring warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Franklin Park, on the neighborhood’s western edge, offers wooded paths and open space, while the Neponset River Greenway provides a scenic route for walking and biking. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum sits nearby on Columbia Point, where the harbor shapes the landscape. Dining and coffee options range from casual local spots to restaurants along Dorchester Avenue, and shopping clusters around neighborhood centers such as Fields Corner and Ashmont. The area’s history is reflected in its longstanding streetcar corridors and historic buildings. Red Line stations and bus routes connect South Dorchester with other parts of Boston. South Dorchester’s median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $8,014.
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12 Ferndale St is located at 12 Ferndale St in South Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Starbucks, Tavolo Ristorante, and Dunkin'.
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 12 Ferndale St include Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (1 mile away), Bowdoin St. Health Center (1 mile away), and St. Joseph Rehab (1 mile away).
The schools assigned to 12 Ferndale St include Lee Academy, Lee K-8 School, and Techboston Academy.
12 Ferndale St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Star Market (1 mile) and Price Rite Marketplace (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including CVS Pharmacy, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
12 Ferndale St is located within 0.3 miles of UMass Applied Linguistics Dept, 0.4 miles of Above The Water Line, and 0.8 miles of Wilson Professional Development Center.








