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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $3,250 1,000 9/1/25
9/1/25 $3,250 1,000Sq. Ft.
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78 Sawyer Ave

September 1!

Move right into this beautiful sun-filled 3-bedroom,1-bathroom, top-floor home set atop Jones Hill. Enjoy the quiet and peaceful location yet be close to the Red Line. Enjoy Boston Harbor and skyline views from your deck!

This home... comes fully equipped with everything you need and desire: a fully applianced kitchen including a built-in microwave and wine fridge, an in-unit full-sized washer/dryer, central AC and heat, hardwood floors throughout, a brand new bathroom, and two outdoor decks.

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The home: You can make the space work as a 2 bedroom with a full dining room + living room separated by French doors. Or, you can make it into a 3 bedroom + eat-in-kitchen.

Natural sunlight streams in all day long with little obstruction on this top floor home. A new bathroom was installed in September 2024, newer stainless appliances, and a brand new forced air heating and cooling system.

Two outdoor decks and ample basement storage complete the amenities. A private parking spot is also available off street.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • Bright/natural lighting
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Kitchen
  • Living Room

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Security

  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

South Bay CenterWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Harborpoint MarketplaceWalk: 26 min (1.3 mi)
The Mecca at Grove HallWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 11 min (5.0 mi)

Transit / Subway

Uphams CornerWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Fields Corner StationWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Four Corners/GenevaWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
NewmarketWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Jfk/UmassWalk: 22 min (1.1 mi)
Andrew StationWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Shawmut StationWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Savin Hill StationWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Ashmont StationWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Talbot AvenueWalk: 35 min (1.9 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 13 min (6.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

UMass BostonWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Wentworth Inst. of TechnologyWalk: 52 min (2.7 mi)
Northeastern UniversityWalk: 51 min (2.6 mi)
MassArtWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Dorchester Shores ReservationWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Lower Neponset River TrailWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
Franklin Park ZooWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Roxbury Heritage State ParkWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Squantum Point ParkDrive: 11 min (4.3 mi)

Schools

Compass School
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. Kevin Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Dorchester Academy
Grades 9-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Community Academy Of Science And Health
Grades 9-12
Public
1
Out of 10
McCormack Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
NR
Out of 10
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
2
Out of 10
Mather Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Everett Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Public
3
Out of 10
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Ratings

Very Walkable

78

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Good Transit

66

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

46

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Active

70

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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