This Renovated 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, Placed on the Top Floor of a Well-Maintained Dorchester Triple Decker Offers a Stone Countered, Laminate Floor Kitchen with Stainless Steel Gas Stove and Microwave, Copious Newer Cabinets, Plus a Large Pantry. Natural Hardwood Floors Grace a Sunny Living Room with Built-in Cabinet, as Well as All Three Good-Sized Bedrooms, Including a Primary Front-Facing Bedroom Equipped with 2 Closets. The Ceramic-Tiled Bathroom with Tub and Shower Has Newer Vanity, and Outdoor Space Includes a Private Porch and Shared Back Yard. Coin-Operated Laundry is Downstairs Inside the Basement. Forced Hot Air Heating System is Furnished via Gas, and Lead Paint-Certification is Available On-Hand!! Located in the Codman Square Neighborhood, Which is Home to Various Ethnic Restaurants, Barbershops, and Local Conveniences Such as Banks, Health Clinic, Library, Retail Shops, Places of Worship, and Bus Transportation.
42 Colonial Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Apartment building
3 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
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 Unit 3 3 bd, 1 ba | 1,000 | Now | Fees may apply $2,800 |
What's special
Good-sized bedroomsLarge pantryLaminate floor kitchenNewer vanityCopious newer cabinetsPrivate porchNatural hardwood floors
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dryer
- Microwave oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Very WalkableBike Score®
 / 100
BikeableNearby schools in Dorchester Center
Lee Academy
Grades PK-3 • 0.4 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10Lee K-8 School
Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
4/10Techboston Academy
Grades 7-12 • 0.4 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Living in Dorchester Center
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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Frequently asked questions
Where is 42 Colonial Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
42 Colonial Ave is located at 42 Colonial Ave in South Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Starbucks, Down Home Delivery & Catering, and Tavolo Ristorante.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 42 Colonial Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 42 Colonial Ave include St. Joseph Rehab (0.9 miles away), Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (0.9 miles away), and Boston EMS A-11 (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 42 Colonial Ave?
The schools assigned to 42 Colonial Ave include Lee Academy, Lee K-8 School, and Techboston Academy.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 42 Colonial Ave?
42 Colonial Ave is located near 5 grocery stores, including Price Rite Marketplace (0.9 miles) and america's food basket (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including CVS Pharmacy, are approximately 0.4 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 42 Colonial Ave?
42 Colonial Ave is located within 0.2 miles of UMass Applied Linguistics Dept, 0.3 miles of Above The Water Line, and 0.8 miles of Wilson Professional Development Center.
