Doris Bunte Apartments

1990 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02119 · also known as Walnut Park Apartments

Doris Bunte Apartments is a housing for older adults at 1990 Columbus Ave in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02119, with 166 apartments, built in 1970.

At a glance

• 166 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)
• Built in 1970
• Bedrooms: 105 studio, 52 1-bedroom, 8 2-bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Doris Bunte Apartments is in Federal public housing. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 82 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Stony Brook (MBTA Orange Line), 0.4 mi
• Jackson Square (MBTA Orange Line), 0.6 mi
• Green Street (MBTA Orange Line), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Columbus Ave @ Weld Ave - Egleston Sq (MBTA 22 29 44), under 0.1 mi
• Washington St @ Atherton St (MBTA 42), under 0.1 mi
• Jackson Square (MBTA 14 22 29), 0.6 mi

Public schools nearby

• Hernandez K-8 School (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.1 mi
• Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (middle, grades 3–8), 0.7 mi
• Greater Egleston High School (high, grades 9–12), 0.1 mi

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

Questions about Doris Bunte Apartments

How many units are in Doris Bunte Apartments?

Doris Bunte Apartments has 166 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

When was Doris Bunte Apartments built?

Doris Bunte Apartments was built in 1970.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Doris Bunte Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Doris Bunte Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Doris Bunte Apartments?

Stony Brook (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.4 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Doris Bunte Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Doris Bunte Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Doris Bunte Apartments

• Cleaves Dimock-Bragdon Apartments — 6 Cleaves St, 90 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Wardman — 3 Wardman Rd, 88 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Westminster Court Apartments — 30 Westminster Ct, 70 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Bancroft Dixwell Apartments — 6 Ernst St, 78 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Cass House — 230 Harold St, 111 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Amory Street Apartments — 125 Amory St, 214 condos · built 1899 · 6 floors, 0.3 mi
• Council Tower — 2875 Washington St, 145 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Jamaica Plain Apartments — 3294 Washington St, 103 apartments, 0.4 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Jamaica Plain neighborhood guide · Doris Bunte Apartments on Wikipedia

Sources

• HUD Public Housing Developments
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
• Wikidata (CC0)

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 Doris Bunte Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].