Historic Student Housing Lodging
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12 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115
Built in 1899, this licensed lodging house is currently operated as private student housing with extensive recent renovations.
Property Size30,379 SF
Days on Market120
Property Features for 12 Hemenway St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
30,379 SF
Property subtype
Hospitality
Building Details
Year Built
1899
Listing Agency:
JLL - Boston, Massachusetts
Listed By:
Matthew Enright · License #MA9562307
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 12
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Jul 21 at 6:48AM
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Built in 1899, the asset operates as a licensed lodging house and is currently run as private student housing. Historically, it has been used across hospitality and residential formats, including operation as a hostel and, from August 2017 to July 2019, as an auxiliary dormitory leased to Emerson College.
The property has undergone extensive renovations, including newly upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, along with refurbished flooring, light fixtures, bathrooms, and common areas. Zoning supports a wide range of uses, including student housing, multi-housing, hospitality, and institutional uses.
Offered for sale as fee simple interest, the property’s flexible historical use profile and renovation work provide an established platform for continued lodging and student-focused operations within the permitted zoning framework.
The property has undergone extensive renovations, including newly upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, along with refurbished flooring, light fixtures, bathrooms, and common areas. Zoning supports a wide range of uses, including student housing, multi-housing, hospitality, and institutional uses.
Offered for sale as fee simple interest, the property’s flexible historical use profile and renovation work provide an established platform for continued lodging and student-focused operations within the permitted zoning framework.
Key Highlights
- 30,379 SF licensed lodging house built in 1899 in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood
- Currently operated as private student housing with extensive recent renovations throughout
- Newly upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, plus refurbished flooring, light fixtures, bathrooms, and common areas
Property Analytics
Current Use
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Trade Area within ½ mile
6,739
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Demographics for 02115, MA
31,604
Population
11,556
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
25
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
0.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
45,149
Density / Sq Mi
$53,398
Median Household Income
$13,950
Median Earnings
$2,033
Median Rent
$1,015,400
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Hotel - Built in 1899, this licensed lodging house is currently operated as private student housing with extensive recent renovations.
Where is this hotel located?
The property is located at 12 Hemenway St Boston, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 30,379 SF licensed lodging house built in 1899 in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood; Currently operated as private student housing with extensive recent renovations throughout; Newly upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, plus refurbished flooring, light fixtures, bathrooms, and common areas
