Beacon House

19 Myrtle St, Boston, MA 02114

Beacon House is a housing for older adults at 19 Myrtle St in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02114, with 135 apartments.

At a glance

• 135 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 85 studio

No homes in Beacon House are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Beacon House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 85 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 92 out of 100 (2025-02-27).

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Bowdoin (MBTA Blue Line), 0.2 mi
• Park Street (MBTA Red Line Green Line B·C·D·E), 0.3 mi
• Charles/MGH (MBTA Red Line), 0.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Beacon St @ Park St (MBTA 43), 0.2 mi
• Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta (MBTA 354), 0.3 mi
• Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St (MBTA 9 10 39), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Eliot K-8 Innovation School (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.8 mi
• Vassal Lane Upper School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.3 mi
• Boston Adult Tech Academy (high, grades 11–12), 0.8 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Beacon House

How many units are in Beacon House?

Beacon House has 135 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Beacon House right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Beacon House comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Beacon House?

Bowdoin (MBTA Blue Line) is 0.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Beacon House income-restricted housing?

Yes. Beacon House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 85 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Beacon House

• Bostonview Apartments — 140 Bowdoin St, 146 apartments · built 1965 · 18 floors, 0.2 mi
• Claflin Building — 19–23 Beacon St, 155 condos · built 1899 · 11 floors · 8 listed now, 0.2 mi
• Bowdoin Manor — 10 Bowdoin St, 75 apartments · built 2003 · 22 floors · 4 listed now, 0.2 mi
• The Blackstone Apartments — 33 Blossom St, 145 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Fields Corner Granite — 60 Charles St, 67 apartments, 0.3 mi
• The Stearns — 10 Temple Pl, 140 apartments, 0.3 mi
• River House Condos — 145 Pinckney St, 217 condos · built 1952 · 7 floors · 1 listed now, 0.3 mi
• West End Place/Lowell Square — 150 Staniford St, 183 condos · built 1999 · 7 floors · 1 listed now, 0.3 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Beacon Hill neighborhood guide

Sources

• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Beacon House or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].