Spacious 2-bedroom apartment available now with in-unit laundry in Roxbury's Fort Hill neighborhood! This apartment shines with generous space to live and is a cared-for Queen Anne period home. This second-floor unit sits atop Fort Hill, with views of the downtown Boston skyline from the primary bedroom window, and the Roxbury Crossing Orange Line stop is less than mile from your front door.
The heart of the apartment is a living room and dining room combo, rare in Boston rentals, providing generous space for relaxing and entertaining. Gleaming, refinished original hardwood floors carry warmth throughout, along with period details like mantels with fireplace shelves, cast-iron heat registers, and original woodwork. The large eat-in kitchen has room for a breakfast nook and incudes a big pantry closet. Laundry is in the unit, so there's no walking down to the basement!
The building has been in the same family for nearly 50 years and is cared for directly, with a full rehab in 2014, new ceiling fans, windows, and refinished floors in 2024, and an updated bathroom. Thornton Street is a quiet, tree-lined street near Nubian Square, with shops, grocers, restaurants, and Silver Line and bus access all within walking distance. A rare find in Roxbury. Don't miss out!
any rental agreement with this rental will have a lease end of 08/31/27 to align with Boston Rental timeline. Option to renew. Please note this is a less than 12 month term rental.
Owner pays for water, sewer, and snow removal. Tenants pays for electricity and gas heating
32 Thornton St
Roxbury, MA 02119
Apartment building
2 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
What's special
Updated bathroomNew ceiling fansOriginal woodworkQueen anne period homeBig pantry closetIn-unit laundrySecond-floor unit
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Roxbury
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Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Very WalkableBike Score®
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BikeableNearby schools in Roxbury
Hale Elementary School
Grades PK-6 • 0.1 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Higginson/Lewis K-8
Grades 3-8 • 0.4 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
5/10O'Bryant School Math/Science
Grades 7-12 • 0.4 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10College Readiness Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Living in Roxbury
Roxbury sits south of downtown Boston, with a mix of residential streets, busy commercial corridors and historic civic landmarks. Its history is visible around Nubian Square and the Roxbury Heritage State Park, while Franklin Park offers wooded paths, open lawns and outdoor recreation nearby. Boston’s seasons bring cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Dining and coffee options line neighborhood business districts, alongside everyday shops and local services; arts and nightlife include community events and cultural venues. Walking and biking suit shorter trips, and bus routes and nearby rapid-transit stations connect Roxbury with other parts of Boston. For Roxbury, the median rent is $3,414 per month, with a typical range of $500 to $10,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 32 Thornton St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
32 Thornton St is located at 32 Thornton St in Roxbury, Roxbury, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Dudley Cafe, Haley House Bakery Café, and Toro.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 32 Thornton St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 32 Thornton St include Longwood Medical Area (0.9 miles away), Boston Medical Center (1 mile away), and Boston Medical Center / Shapiro Center (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 32 Thornton St?
The schools assigned to 32 Thornton St include Hale Elementary School, Higginson/Lewis K-8, and O'Bryant School Math/Science.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 32 Thornton St?
32 Thornton St is located near 5 grocery stores, including Community Servings (0.9 miles) and Wollaston's (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers, are approximately 0.9 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 32 Thornton St?
32 Thornton St is located within 0.4 miles of Roxbury Community College, 0.8 miles of Wentworth Institute of Technology, and 0.9 miles of Northeastern University.
