Franklin Highlands

157 Homestead St, Boston, MA 02121

Franklin Highlands is an income-restricted apartments at 157 Homestead St in Dorchester, Boston, MA 02121, with 270 apartments.

At a glance

• 270 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 101 1-bedroom, 104 2-bedroom, 53 3-bedroom, 12 4+ bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Franklin Highlands is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 270 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 96 out of 100 (2026-09-22).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 83 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Four Corners/Geneva (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.7 mi
• Stony Brook (MBTA Orange Line), 0.9 mi
• Green Street (MBTA Orange Line), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Humboldt Ave @ Homestead St (MBTA 44), 0.2 mi
• Seaver St @ Elm Hill Ave (MBTA 22 29), 0.2 mi
• Warren St @ Crawford St (MBTA 14 19 23), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Trotter Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.4 mi
• Frederick Pilot Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.7 mi
• Boston Latin Academy (high, grades 7–12), 0.4 mi

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

Questions about Franklin Highlands

How many units are in Franklin Highlands?

Franklin Highlands has 270 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Franklin Highlands right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Franklin Highlands?

Four Corners/Geneva (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Franklin Highlands income-restricted housing?

Yes. Franklin Highlands is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 270 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Franklin Highlands

• Blue Mountain Apartments — 59 Elm Hill Ave, 217 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Holgate Apartments — 60 Brookledge St, 90 apartments · built 1960, 0.1 mi
• Sonoma Maple Schuyler — 36 Maple St Apt 5, 217 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Franklin Highlands — 278 Humboldt Ave Apt 7, 270 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Washington Heights — 86 Crawford St, 175 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Blue/Elm Hill — 168 Seaver St, 285 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Nazing — 1 Nazing Ct, 151 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Cass House — 230 Harold St, 111 apartments, 0.3 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Dorchester 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 Franklin Highlands or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].