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42 Colonial Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$2,800/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
3,600
Lot Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
Apartment
Type
13 hours 22 minutes
Time on Market
For Rent Listed Sep 23, 2026 • MLS# 73581446 Copied! • Updated Sep 23, 2026

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About this home

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.

Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Sep 23, 2026
$2,800
Original listing
Agent: Jonathan Marsh Office: At Home Real Estate Group, Inc

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 3,600 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $2,800
Required First MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Lighting - Overhead, Center Hall, Single Living Level
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Center Hall, Single Living Level
Windows: Screens
Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
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
F
Lee K-8 School
0.2 mi | #339 of 352 | Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.2 mi | #308 of 346 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.5 mi | #717 of 825 | Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.5 mi | #340 of 352 | Score: 26.7
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-31.5 below state avg
381 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.7 mi | #323 of 346 | Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.7 mi | #317 of 352 | Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Shaw Elementary School
0.8 mi | #789 of 825 | Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Berea SDA Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
0.9 mi | #40 of 346 | Score: 68.8
Improved 84 spots from last year
+10.6 above state avg
2,230 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
1.1 mi | #348 of 352 | Score: 23.8
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-34.4 below state avg
422 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.5 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.2 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.3 mi
Irving Middle
2.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.4 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.0 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.3 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.5 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.6 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.8 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 98 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

42 Colonial Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jonathan Marsh
Listing Office At Home Real Estate Group, Inc
Office Phone 617-436-7676
Agent MLS ID NB110553
Office MLS ID NB9588
Listing Data Updated Sep 23, 2026 11:34 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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