520 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,500
$3,400/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,103
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
75
Days on Market
Lease Pending Price Drop -$100 Listed Nov 17, 2025 • MLS# 73455690 Copied! • Updated Feb 2, 2026

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About this home

Available 1/1/2026! Cozy 2-bedroom condo unit layered in hardwood floors located near South End. The interior features a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and beautiful French doors that leads to a private deck. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Great renting potential with proximity to bus stops, Northeastern University, and MBTA Orange Line. Walking distance to bars and restaurants, public parks, and Whole Foods.

Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
2.9%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Lease Pending
Feb 1, 2026
Lease pending
Price Reduced
Dec 19, 2025
$3,400 $100 (-2.86%)
From $3,500 to $3,400 (-2.9%)
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Listed for Rent
Nov 17, 2025
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Qian Zhang Office: Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,103 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Jan 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(12),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Occupancy Only
Security Deposit $3,400
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 77 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Lease Pending
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,103 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
2

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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

3 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.3 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Blackstone Elementary
0.4 mi
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Timilty Middle
0.8 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Madison Park High
0.7 mi
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Location

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Neighborhood

South End

520 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Qian Zhang
Listing Office Blue Ocean Realty, LLC
Office Phone 617-206-5700
Agent MLS ID CN245873
Office MLS ID AN2056
Listing Data Updated Feb 2, 2026 4:36 PM EST
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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