Allston Amenities
Featured Listing: Allston Condo for Sale
100 Linden Street, Unit 5 has been completely renovated from floor to ceiling by a renowned local developer. This second floor unit features a designer eat-in kitchen equipped with granite counters, cider cabinets, and breakfast bar – all covered in beautiful custom made granite counter tops. The living room has a beautiful fireplace and large bay window. The large master bedroom has a walk in closet and the entire apartment is covered in shiny new maple hardwood floors.
This one bed/one bath is a bright spark of luxury in Allston. It is only a one minute walk to the B Line (Harvard Ave Stop) and area buses.
Take a virtual tour, check out the listing, or contact a Phoenix Agent to take a look at this fantastic condo. Be sure to check out our other great Allston Real Estate.
Halloween Events Around Boston
Now that it is almost the middle of October, there are some very important decisions to be made. With all of the parades, parties, and events planned all over the city, what are you doing for Halloween? These decisions are critical, and as there is so much to choose from – we’ve narrowed it down to a few great options in your neck of the woods. It’s much easier to stay local on Halloween; the entire city comes to life and the MBTA is always packed! So whether you have an Allston apartment or a Back Bay condo, there are some fantastic options for you.
Allston apartments are usually home to many of the cities college students and suburb transplants. Nicknamed “Allston Rock City”, the neighborhood is a hub of musical endeavors and young dreamers. Here are a couple Halloween events around Allston. (If you have a more residential Brighton apartment, these are worth the quick trip!)
- Halloween Pet Costume Contest
When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 3PM
Where: Unleashed by Petco (226 Harvard Ave)
What: A chance to dress up your pets and meet other local pet enthusiasts! There will be special prizes, animal treats, and light refreshments for pet owners.
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- A Night of Halloween Covers
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9PM
Where: Great Scott (Corner of Harvard and Comm. Ave)
What: Featuring local musicians, this is a night dedicated to covers of Halloween-inspired songs. Featuring Songs from The Misfits, Face to Face, Black Flag, Refused, and The Descendents.
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- Horror Business Halloween Party
When: Sunday, October 31, 2010 9PM
Where: Great Scott (Corner of Harvard and Comm Ave)
What: A night filled with an eclectic blend of music (Punk, Metal, Ska followed by a DJ), entertainment, and a raffle featuring prizes from local Boston companies (e.g. Narragansett, PUMA, Harmonix, Orchard Skate Shop, etc.)
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Fenway
The Fenway/Kenmore neighborhood is home to some of the best entertainment facilities in the city. With all of the bars, music venues, and colleges around the area, those with a Fenway apartment will have a hard time deciding where to spend their Halloweekend!
- 2nd Annual Halloween Ball
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8PM
Where: Lansdowne Pub (9 Lansdowne St)
What: This is sure to be a night filled with outrageous costumes, contests, door prizes, and live music from DJ Cutz and Bearfight.
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- Dark Arts: A Spirited Evening at The Gardner
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 6:30PM
Where: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (280 The Fenway)
What: An after-hours celebration with a spooky theme. Wine and seasonal hors d’oeuvres will be provided while listening to ghost stories from professional storytellers.
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Brookline
Brookline is much more of a community-focused neighborhood than the rest of the city. Most Brookline apartments are home to young families and long time residents. For this reason, most of the Brookline Halloween events cater to children, but are guaranteed fun for young and old.
- Pumpkinfest 2010
When: Sunday, October 17, 2010 12PM
Where: Lincoln School (19 Kennard Rd)
What: A fun family Halloween event filled with games, rides, delicious food, and a kid friendly haunted house.
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- All Hallow’s Eve
When: Thursday, October 28 7PM
Where: Coolidge Corner Theater (290 Harvard St)
What: Take an opportunity to experience the roots of Halloween – All Hallow’s Eve – with psychic medium Sirry Berndsen. Learn about the origins of the holiday and experience spirit channeling with a professional guide.
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Back Bay
Instead of hanging out in your Back Bay condo waiting for trick-or-treaters, take advantage of the great venues around the neighborhood. This Halloween there will be tons of spooky events going on around town, here are a couple that sounded neat.
- HalloweenFest
When: Saturday, October 24, 2010 10AM
Where: The Prudential Center (800 Boylston Street)
What: Boston’s best Halloween event for families with young kids! The event includes games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, costume showcase, ball pit and jumpy house, and performances by kids’ musicians, story tellers, and magicians. All proceeds benefit The Kid’s Fund at Boston Medical Center.
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- Wonderland
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8PM
Where: The Liberty Hotel (215 Charles Street)
What: Alice in Wonderland-themed party at one of the chicest Boston hotels featuring a live DJ, dancing, a costume contest, and a “Transylvania-chic” fashion show by designer Samuel Vartan.
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Is a Brookline Apartment for You?
Neighborhood Spotlight: Brookline
Despite being less than a mile from the cultural and economic center of Boston, Brookline has managed to retain a distinct identity of its own. With an eclectic blend of students, young professionals and families, Brookline is rich with culture and familiarity. Ranging from detailed brick complexes along Beacon Street to remodeled Victorian multifamily homes in quiet side streets, Brookline is said to offer a unique experience of living both in the city and the country. Many Brookline apartments are filled with the academic and scientific professionals who work in the nearby colleges (Wentworth, Simmons, Mass Art, Wheelock, NEIA, BU and BC campuses all border Brookline) and medical centers of Longwood Ave.
While mostly residential, Brookline has a few centers of burgeoning commercial interest. Most of the more coveted apartments in Brookline surround the two main business centers of the town: Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. Each offers unique restaurants and coffee houses surrounded by well kept parks and store fronts. The apartments closest to these two areas often are a bit pricier and harder to come by, not only due to the draw of the commerce but also because those areas are most easily accessed by public transportation.
Centered mostly around the corner of Beacon St. and Harvard St., Coolidge Corner is peppered with independent boutiques, coffee shops, and award-winning eateries. From the Paris Creperie (made-to-order authentic crepes, Nutella frozen hot chocolate – delicious!) to Zaftig’s Delicatessen (a more modern spin on traditional Jewish deli fare), no Coolidge resident will ever have to want for delicious, unique food. The Coolidge Corner Theatre also draws attraction from all over the city. The Coolidge is the only operating not-for-profit Art Deco theatre in the Boston area and is one of the top ten art house film exhibition theaters in the country.
Brookline Village
The Village, as it is known to residents, has somehow managed to maintain the feel of a traditional village, divergent to most Boston neighborhoods. Known for quiet cafés and antique shops, Brookline Village is inviting and familiar. Apartments in Brookline Village would be ideal if you enjoy knowing your barista by name and having the café owner know yours. Brookline Village apartments typically fan out from the corner of Harvard St. and Washington St. The restaurants are typically cozy and filled with fresh, hearty fares. La Morra, a rustic Italian eatery in the Village, features a seasonal menu that revolves around a wood grill for preparing meats, local fish and locally farmed vegetables. Down the street, Matt Murphy’s Pub is usually packed with regulars lined up to eat the traditional Irish fare (including fish and chips wrapped in newspaper with homemade ketchup).
It’s cozy charm and well groomed streets make Brookline one of the prettiest suburbs of Boston. While the rent may be higher than nearby Allston apartments and Brighton homes, a Brookline apartment offers a great balance between the luxury of Back Bay apartments and the charm of a suburban neighborhood.
Sound like the right neighborhood for you? View our online listings of Brookline, MA apartments or contact a Phoenix Realty agent to inquire about other Brookline real estate properties.
Featured Listing: Allston
This charming first floor studio (Listing Number: 27117) is one of the coziest Allston, MA apartments the area has to offer. The 342 sq ft space rents for $995 and features a modern kitchen and bathroom, central AC, and a common area laundry room. This classic-looking mid rise also happens to be located right on Comm. Ave and is within close proximity to the T. Hot water and heat are included.
Did we mention the building has a pool?
You can view the online listing for additional pictures and information. Also be sure to check out some of our other Boston apartments for rent.
Reasons to Own a Boston Rental Property
In addition to the fact that Boston, MA is an overall great place to live, owning a Boston rental property is a very smart investment for reasons other than just Boston’s appeal.
Out of the 100 plus colleges located in New England, half of them have campuses located in the Greater Boston area. In fact, about one fourth of Boston’s population is college students, which means approximately 160,000 college students come in and out of Boston rentals every year. Some even call Cambridge the “original college town”.
In addition to the large student population in need of a Boston apartment to rent, Boston’s tight development laws and even tighter amount of undeveloped land make rental properties a hot commodity.
With a smaller stock of Boston apartments, students need to outbid each other to secure their Boston apartment for rent, while the property owner gets to reap all the benefits. Additionally, these investments seem to be recession-proof. Despite the current economic conditions, Boston real estate has fared far better than other major US cities.
Convinced yet? Check out our listings of multifamily and apartment complexes for sale.
Allston Apartments
When searching for Boston rental properties, it’s easy to get so caught up in the property itself that one major factor gets overlooked- location! You should have the same amount of criteria for your living space as you do the neighborhood you wish to live in. Each Boston neighborhood is unique and has something different to offer. Even the nicest of properties won’t make you happy if its location is inconsistent with your wants and needs. Finding the right neighborhood for you is crucial in ensuring a pleasant living experience. (The image below is a complex Phoenix Realty has listed with great Allston Apartments available!)
This week’s featured neighborhood is Allston, MA. Located in the western part of the city, Allston has a reputation for being fun and lively, much in thanks to its large population of college students and recent grads. Of course where there are students, there are colleges. Allston is home to parts of the Harvard, Boston University, and Berkley campuses. Boston College is also nearby, just west of Allston. In addition to only being only a short T ride away from downtown Boston, it is conveniently located next to Brighton, Brookline, and the Fenway/Kenmore neighborhoods. Oh, and it’s also bordered by the Charles River!
The main areas are Allston Village and Harvard Ave, which feature numerous shops and eateries. Allston has some of the best ethnic restaurants in the Boston area, with heavy emphasis on Brazilian and Vietnamese food. Popular ethnic restaurants include Pho Viet’s, Taqueria el Carrizal, and Café Brazil, among many others.
As expected with such a large student population, Allston is has an impressive amount of bars. Some of the more notable ones are The White Horse Tavern, which is known for its casual and comfortable environment; and the Sunset Bar and Grill, which has the second largest selection of beer in the country (over 300 varieties!). It is also home to Harper’s Ferry and The Paradise, both of which are music venues that host local and national performers.
Even though Allston has a strong student presence, Lower Allston is one of its smaller areas that is home to mainly young business professionals, homeowners, and older residents. Unlike the rest of Allston, Lower Allston is very quiet, most likely due to its lack of college kids nearby. And for those tamer individuals living in Lower Allston, the city has more to offer than just its lively bar scene.
Many inhabitants and visitors are content with just walking around and taking in the sights that Allston has to offer. There are plenty of quaint boutiques, friendly coffee shops, and interesting people to watch.
Its vibrant and distinctive, yet laid-back atmosphere make it a great place for students to call home. Allston residences are typically brick apartments, especially those on and around Commonwealth Ave.
Sound like the right neighborhood for you? View our online listings of Allston, MA apartments or contact a Phoenix Realty agent to inquire about other Allston real estate properties.
Featured Rental Listing: Allston
Today’s featured listing is one of our Allston apartments for rent. Allston is a Boston neighborhood of college students and young professionals, and is one of the city’s most affordable neighborhoods for Boston apartments for rent. Today, Allston features a rich nightlife and cultural activities, through musical performances or its dining options.
Located on Glencoe St, this Studio apartment has 1 bathroom with parking availability. It is located in a mid-rise building with an elevator and outdoor pool. With rent at $950 per month, this is a great deal for those seeking Allston, MA apartments. For more information and to schedule a showing, contact us today!
Today’s Featured Listing: Quint Ave, Allston
With young families and students making up the majority of the population, Allston is a great solution for the individual looking for something inexpensive and different. Among the cool amenities lining the streets, Allston serves a variety of tastes: the restaurant scene varies from upscale dining to local dive bars.
This listing is on Quint Avenue in Allston, and is a great example of the Allston apartments available at Phoenix realty. It is a studio bedroom for a great rent price point at $995: including head and hot water. There is common laundry, and pets are allowed in this hardwood floor, high-ceiling apartment. Additionally, there is a dishwasher in the kitchen, with street parking available.
Read more details on this listing, and make sure to contact us today to schedule a showing!
Fully renovated Allston MA apartment for rent
This fully renovated 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom apartment for rent in Allston, MA won’t stay on the market for long. The apartment features the modern, open concept kitchen and living space that everyone is looking for. Located on the first floor, the rooms are bright from natural light and shiny hardwood flooring.
Bring your pets along because this apartment is pet-friendly and welcomes cats and dogs.
Even with amenities including central air conditioning, dishwasher, disposal, hardwood floors and new bathrooms this Allston apartment is only $1650.
Not far from downtown Boston, the neighborhood of Allston is perfect for both young professionals and students. This apartment in Allston is close to many forms of public transportation and universities such as Boston University, Boston College and Harvard University. The lively neighborhood of Allston is home to many hip bars and delicious restaurants. It is also conveniently near many grocery and drug stores.
See additional photos and learn more about this featured Allston apartment here or contact an expert Realtor at Phoenix Realty to inquire about this apartment and to schedule a showing.
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