Taurus at Fountain Hill

16 Akron St, Boston, MA 02119

Taurus at Fountain Hill is an income-restricted apartments at 16 Akron St in Boston, MA 02119, with 73 apartments.

At a glance

• 73 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 29 1-bedroom, 34 2-bedroom, 8 3-bedroom, 2 4+ bedroom
• 1.82 acre lot
• Assessed at $5,164,528 for fiscal year 2023

No homes in Taurus at Fountain Hill are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Taurus at Fountain Hill is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 73 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 98 out of 100 (2026-05-06).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 96 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Roxbury Crossing (MBTA Orange Line), 0.6 mi
• Jackson Square (MBTA Orange Line), 0.7 mi
• Ruggles (MBTA Orange Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Needham Line), 0.8 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Washington St @ Circuit St (MBTA 42), 0.1 mi
• Warren St @ Dabney Pl (MBTA 14 19 23), 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Hale Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.3 mi
• Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (middle, grades 3–8), 0.3 mi
• Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy (high, grades 6–12), 0.3 mi

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

Questions about Taurus at Fountain Hill

How many units are in Taurus at Fountain Hill?

Taurus at Fountain Hill has 73 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Taurus at Fountain Hill right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Taurus at Fountain Hill comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Taurus at Fountain Hill?

Roxbury Crossing (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.6 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Taurus at Fountain Hill income-restricted housing?

Yes. Taurus at Fountain Hill is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 73 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Taurus at Fountain Hill

• St Josephs Housing — 55 Rockland St, 137 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Esperanza — 80 Walnut Ave, 82 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Warren Gardens — 1 Rockland St, 228 apartments, 0.3 mi
• LPI Portfolio — 22 Greenville St, 138 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Orchard Park Off Site — 206 Dudley St, 76 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Mount Pleasant Apartments — 2 Waverly St, 98 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Zeigler — 234 Dudley St, 78 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Marcus Garvey Gardens — 44 John Eliot Sq, 162 apartments, 0.4 mi

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Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• 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 Taurus at Fountain Hill or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].