Ashmont/Peabody Square Efficiency Apartment Short Walk to Ashmont Station (Red Line)

This self-contained, fully furnished in-law apartment features three comfortable rooms—a bedroom, a living/sitting room, and a kitchenette. The bedroom has hardwood flooring, the living area is carpeted, and the kitchenette is finished with ceramic... tile. Located on the third floor of a classic Victorian home, the apartment is ideal for a post-baccalaureate student, such as a graduate student, medical student, resident, intern, or postdoctoral fellow.

The kitchenette includes a countertop, a small sitting area, and a 3.2-cubic-foot refrigerator. The occupant is also welcome to use the homeowner’s shared kitchen. Additional amenities include Wi Fi, on-site laundry, and access to the backyard, patio, and front porch—perfect for relaxing or enjoying some fresh air.

This location is truly a commuter’s dream. The Ashmont Red Line MBTA station is only a few steps away. Peabody Square—one of Dorchester’s key crossroads—has been revitalized with new housing, thriving restaurants, and a beautifully refurbished Ashmont Station. The neighborhood is known for its spacious Victorian homes, while nearby streets such as Fuller, Burt, Dracut, and Wrentham offer a denser pattern of two- and three-family residences.

Dorchester Avenue features a vibrant urban commercial corridor with numerous cafés and restaurants. Local favorites include O’Brien Market, Ripples Café, Flames Jamaican Restaurant, The Mix, Molinari’s Dunkin’, Johnny’s Pizza & Subs, Tavolo Ristorante, Steel & Rye, Pat’s Pizza, Yellow Door Taqueria, Lower Mills Tavern, and The Bowery Bar.

Several parks—Pope Paul II Park, Neponset Park, and the Olmsted-designed Dorchester Park—are all within a brisk walking distance. A 10-minute walk brings you to the Lower Neponset River Trail, offering scenic views of marshes and the urban wild. The Ashmont Station provides Red Line subway service and connects to the Ashmont–Mattapan trolley, making travel to Mattapan and downtown Boston (including the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Newbury Street) easy and convenient—typically within 20–25 minutes.

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