Building
The Modern
257 Northampton St, Boston, MA 02118

The Modern is a rental building located at 257 Northampton St in Boston. It was built in 2011. The structure contains 62 units.


The Modern is located in the South End. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including assigned parking, central air conditioning and common outdoor space, among others. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$775,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$946/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
257 Northampton St - #510Open House: May 30, 12:00PM - 1:30PMExclusive ListingVirtual TourActive$775,000$946/sf11819
Unit
Status
Price
$3,600 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$53/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
257 Northampton St - #410Active$3,600$53/sf11819
257 Northampton St - #412Active$3,600$53/sf11819

Building
The Modern
257 Northampton St, Boston, MA 02118

Building Amenities

Assigned Parking
Central AC
Common Outdoor Space
Common Roof Deck
Elevator
Garage
Hot Water Included
Laundry in Building
Parking Available
Pool

Building Policies

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Rental
Building Size: -
Access: Elevator
Service Level: -
Year Built: 2011

Location

Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Carter SchoolPublic8-120.1 mi
NR
Hurley K-8 SchoolPublicPK-80.2 mi
6
Nativity Prep SchoolPrivate5-80.4 mi
NR
Blackstone Elementary SchoolPublicPK-60.5 mi
3

Carter School

8-12, 0.1 mi, Public

NR

Hurley K-8 School

PK-8, 0.2 mi, Public

6

Nativity Prep School

5-8, 0.4 mi, Private

NR

Blackstone Elementary School

PK-6, 0.5 mi, Public

3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood image
South End
A diverse community with historic charm. A family-friendly and diverse neighborhood within range of the Prudential Center and the Back Bay skyline. Victorian row houses and well-maintained sidewalks lend the community a walkable and engaging vibe.

More information about 257 Northampton St, Boston, MA 02118

As a benchmark, a 1-bedroom home at 257 Northampton Street, Unit 510 is currently on the market at $775,000, while 257 Northampton Street, Unit 308 recently sold for $950,000. This building sits amid Bay Village, Central Boston, Chinatown, Columbia Point and Columbus, intersecting ZIP codes 02125, 02127, 02111, 02115 and 02116 — and directly borders Boston, South Boston, Roxbury Crossing, Roxbury and Dorchester. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Boston. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Apr 6, 2026.