17 Lambert Ave, Boston, MA 02119
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,700 sqft

17 Lambert Ave, Boston, MA 02119

Roxbury

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,700 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
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Commute Destination

About this House

(Avail Sept 1st)
Unit #1
3 bedroom
1.5 full bathrooms

Massive Basement
Laundry IN UNIT
Brand new kitchen/bathroom
Private off street parking

Huge Bedrooms
Hardwood Floors
Bay Windows
Very Sunny
Tons of space

9/1/26

Great Location: Near the ORANGE Line, Dunkin, AK Pizza/Steak, Mike's Donuts, Lily's Gourmet Pasta, Penguin Pizza, Milk Weed, Crispy Dough, Pizza, Bars, Etc., Etc. Close to NORTHEASTERN, WENTWORTH, MassArt, MCPHS, Simmons, Emmanuel, Etc. Etc.

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Agent uses best efforts to advertise & market properties reflecting 100% accuracy. Pricing and availability is subject to change. Photos & Information provided depict the apartment's current condition and reflect to the best of the agent's knowledge ,the current apartment details pertaining to amenities, utilities, etc.

Owner pays water. Renter is responsible for gas and electric. Last month's rent due at signing. No smoking allowed. Small pets negotiable.
17 Lambert Ave, Boston, MA 02119 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,700 sqft apartment in Roxbury. It last sold for $665,000 on Mar 27, 2013 (12,691% above the $5,199 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $5,199 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 3, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,180/month.

Home Details for 17 Lambert Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 17 Lambert Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
135 Calumet St #2, Roxbury, MA
0.70
Apartment
$685,000
10/24/25
3
1
999 sqft
43 Thorndike St #2, Roxbury, MA
0.66
Apartment
$560,000
05/19/26
2
1
1,491 sqft
73 Walnut Ave, Roxbury, MA
0.47
Apartment
$557,000
06/05/26
2
1
4,548 sqft
592 Columbus Ave #1, Roxbury, MA
0.90
Apartment
$675,000
03/30/26
3
1
762 sqft
70 Day St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.99
Apartment
$697,000
05/18/26
3
1
1,000 sqft
460 Massachusetts Ave #1, Boston, MA
0.93
Apartment
$906,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,525 sqft
37 Hillside St #3, Roxbury, MA
0.56
Apartment
$690,000
11/17/25
3
1
-
520 Shawmut Ave #1, Boston, MA
0.90
Apartment
$545,000
09/01/26
2
1
800 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Boston, MA
0.27
Apartment
$2,650,000
04/17/26
7
4.5
-
17 Symphony Rd #8, Boston, MA
1.02
Apartment
$1,100,000
04/27/26
4
1
1,150 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Roxbury

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,180/mo
Average rent
$3.7K
$200MoM
Available listings
653
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Neighborhood Overview

Roxbury
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What Locals Say about Roxbury

At least 326 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Khai
    "Public transit is very accessible with two entirely free of charge buses in the neighborhood and a transit hub within a half mile walk"
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  • Ju N.
    "You see lots of people walking dogs but most people as myself are refused rentals in these same neighborhoods because of a few incidents from others who care not to pick cleanup of lease their dogs. Otherwise great place"
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  • Trulia User
    "Roxbury has come a long way. It’s a good place.im happy with the way it looks and the way it fits in my route."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've only lived in boston for a year but from what I've noticed dog owners have very friendly dogs but I haven't seen any dog parks in or around Roxbury "
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  • Trulia User
    "The public transportation is good. The bus station is six short blocks away from my home. There are several bus routes to take you all over the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "it is a family safe zone and plenty schools for kids available in the area ..it is a good neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighbors that look out for each other a lot of holiday spirit quiet street well maintained in winter as far as snow removal and shoveling very respectful of each other's property very family oriented everyone looks after each other's property "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are very welcome as long as the owners pick up after them so the dog owners will be happy there is a park nearby"
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  • Rcorreabwh
    "It’s close to hospitals, schools and restaurants, supermarket, laundromat, post office, train station, parks, library."
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  • T02119
    "Certain areas are becoming crowded with all of the new builds. Street parking can be challenging at times. Most neighbors are great but some are not very considerate when it comes to noise levels and parking. "
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  • Daniel B.
    "It is fair, no complaints. I can get train and buses though I have to walk everyday to either train or bus stations."
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  • Djackson3710
    "There’s not a lot of areas that are dog friendly or allows dog in also it’s literally one dogs parks in the neighborhood "
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  • Nicole F.
    "SOWA is great. Sidewalk shopping days at local businesses. But it’s less about events, more about living in the perfect place for a summer evening stroll, glasses clinking at small restaurants, music on the breeze. "
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  • Michael M.
    "old architecture. diverse culture. close to the city center. near highway and public transportation. "
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  • Louis-gregory F. M.
    "The people who care for it. It also has two neighborhood parks that are fairly close. It’s also very accessible to the new library being built and accessibility to public transportation."
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  • Tashima H.
    "I drive myself to work in Revere and it is not bad at all a bad commute from how to work. The MBTA is accessible however, it would take about an hour and forty five minutes to two hours just to get to work. "
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  • Arallansys L.
    "Commute is easy in the Roxbury area. There’s easy access to Dudley station and bussies that can take you to the orange line, green line, red line and silver line "
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  • Sarahabbott824
    "I bike 2 miles down Dudley to Tremont. Not the safest way to go. Lots of buses, street parking, weird intersections... but there is a path on a different road, just takes a bit longer. "
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  • Andreaplara07
    "This is not the greatest area but is not the worst I have lived there 30 years and just moved to Worcester and is not much of a difference "
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  • Matthew R.
    "Fort Hill is a hidden gem. It’s great for families and kids. It’s a really quiet, tight knit community. "
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  • Buiznessmailonly
    "the neighborhood is not too bad. I can walk to resteraunts and I can walk to convenient stores and I can also take the bus and train to places. drivers do be driving crazy around my area and some streets need to be fixed"
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  • Mary N.
    "Dog owners would love the fact that there is a pretty dog park , and dog friendly parks all around. People normally love dogs so 10 times out of 10 you’ll get someone who wants to pet your dog , wether it be a small child or adult."
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  • Matthew R.
    "Highland Park/Fort Hill is an amazing place to raise kids. There a ton of young families in this diverse community. Our kids love the parks. It’s also really quiet for a city neighborhood. "
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  • Yajaira P.
    "Good schools and programs for children. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Everything is close by supermarkets, stores, church, shopping center and much more! "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is easy going there is a bus stop on every corner and it’s easy to get to the train stations"
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  • Patricia R.
    "I have lived here for 10 yrs, I have a community of neighbors who care. when we see something we say something. we make a difference in our community"
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  • AnonymousD
    " Close to everything but not worth it. It’s nice that you are close to a lot of the city and a lot of other surrounding cities but it is way too unfriendly to live here. I hate living here."
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  • Valerie G.
    "That is a great neighborhood and that there are a lot of things around there that you can get to easily and transportation is very good I’m looking to move into soon as possible me and my two kids Sometimes it gets very busy There is plenty of grocery stores around the area"
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  • Yajaira P.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Quiet neighborhood and public transportation everywhere. "
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  • Chastity R.
    "It has a lot of history around the neighborhood one of the oldest churches in Boston is across the street. Schools are in the area and nice schools. Friendly corner stores and the owners remember faces."
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  • Antonio Crespo
    "They would like the parks but they would like living in apartments because there are no pet friendly apartments "
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  • Shea G.
    "I see people walking their dogs on the regular and dogs always seem loved by the niebors and children in the area."
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  • Loanny M.
    "Well is close to the city any where you go is about 15 to 20 minutes. But beside that nothing else it’s a crazy neighborhood can be very quite but at the same time dangerous "
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  • Todd
    "Parks and history, beautiful homes. Good mix of community, families with children and young professionals, older longtime residents balance it out."
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  • Jaysonnicholson17
    "Very good people here. So much history here in the southend. When you come to the south end there is a whole lot of "
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  • Todd
    "the culture and the history. The character of the buildings and the spirit of the people that live there that make it a community."
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  • Jamie M.
    "It is a minority neighborhood."
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  • Melzina H.
    "Roxbury is unique to me for the food. I feel as though there are many options. Spanish food, Jamician, Chinese food, or Indian. I always have an option."
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  • Kisha H.
    "The diversity makes it unique -- the many faces of Roxbury. And the history within my city make it unique too."
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  • Vanessa M.
    "Roxbury has so many activities! Everyone is eventually brought together, whether it's a block party, or just a regualr cookout!"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,199
Dec 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,199
Jul 17, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 14, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,499
May 12, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 17 Lambert Ave

  • What is the price history for 17 Lambert Ave?
    17 Lambert Ave in Boston, MA last sold for $665,000 in March 2013.
  • Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?
    Boston is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Boston?
    The median sale price in Boston is $837K. That is up $29.17K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Roxbury neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston, MA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Roxbury, Boston.
  • Does 17 Lambert Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 17 Lambert Ave in Boston, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 17 Lambert Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 17 Lambert Ave in Boston, MA has in-unit laundry.

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