85 Fort Ave # 1, Boston MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119 • Roxbury's Fort Hill
$4,100/mo
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About this home
A spacious lower duplex situated in a two-unit brick townhouse in a prime Fort Hill location. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit features beautiful oak floors, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a gas range, and views of the Boston skyline. Additional amenities include central air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, and one off-street parking space. The property is minutes away from downtown, the Longwood Medical Area hospitals, and local universities, with convenient access to a lovely neighborhood park and public transportation. Pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis for additional rent. The unit is available August 15, 2026
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Jul 14, 2026
$4,100
Original listing
Agent: S. Andre Buffonge
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $4,100 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2013
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Rental Details
Available
Sep 15, 2026
Lease Term
Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Gardener, Parking
Security Deposit
$4,100
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Cooktop, Oven
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
Sept.15
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
51 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
2013
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
800 sq ft above grade
700 sq ft below grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Cooktop, Oven
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2013
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Hale Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#590 of 825
|
Score: 41.3
Dropped 289 spots from last year
-16.9 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
0.5 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.5 mi
Grades K-08
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#814 of 825
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
361 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
0.6 mi
|
#637 of 825
|
Score: 38.9
Dropped 62 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#818 of 825
|
Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#680 of 825
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Manville School
0.8 mi
Grades K-12
D
Trotter Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#788 of 825
|
Score: 29.5
Same rank as last year
-28.7 below state avg
360 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.6 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.6 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
Middle School Academy
2.4 mi
Epiphany School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.3 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
Timilty Middle
0.4 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.8 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
A+
Boston Latin School
0.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.9 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
Meridian Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
1.6 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.7 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
Cathedral High School
1.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.2 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Roxbury's Fort Hill
85 Fort Ave # 1, Boston MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119
Listing Information
Listing Agent
S. Andre Buffonge
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID
CN247325
Office MLS ID
BB5918
Listing Data Updated
Sep 3, 2026 12:40 PM 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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