The Foley

249 River St, Boston, MA 2126

The Foley is a housing for older adults at 249 River St in Boston, MA 2126, with 83 apartments.

At a glance

• 83 apartments (HUD’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database)
• Bedrooms: 15 studio, 9 1-bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

The Foley is in Project-based voucher (BHA-administered), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 83 low-income units, in service since 2005. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 52 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Valley Road (MBTA Mattapan Line), 0.2 mi
• Capen Street (MBTA Mattapan Line), 0.4 mi
• Central Avenue (MBTA Mattapan Line), 0.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• River St @ Leahaven Rd (MBTA 24), under 0.1 mi
• Central Ave @ Griggs Ln (MBTA · BAT 240 12), 0.4 mi
• Mattapan (MBTA 24 28 29), 0.6 mi

Public schools nearby

• EllisonParks Early Education School (elementary, grades PK–3), 0.5 mi
• Charles S Pierce Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.9 mi
• Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy (high, grades 9–12), 0.7 mi

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

Questions about The Foley

How many units are in The Foley?

The Foley has 83 apartments, according to HUD’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database.

Are there homes for sale or rent in The Foley right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to The Foley?

Valley Road (MBTA Mattapan Line) is 0.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is The Foley income-restricted housing?

Yes. The Foley is in Project-based voucher (BHA-administered), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 83 low-income units. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near The Foley

• Mattapan Heights — 227 River St, 73 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Hortensia Amaro — 209 River St, 116 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Gallivan Boulevard Apartments — 115 Standard St, 251 apartments · built 1953, 0.3 mi
• Baker Square Condominiums — 1241–1255 Adams St, 175 condos · built 1922 · 7 floors, 0.6 mi
• Lower Mills — 2262 Dorchester Ave, 178 apartments · built 1939, 0.8 mi
• Milton Landing — 88 Wharf St, 73 condos · built 1958 · 2 floors · 1 listed now, 0.9 mi
• Codman Square Apartments — 784 Washington St Apt 111, 100 apartments, 1.1 mi
• Ashmont TOD — 1971–1977 Dorchester Ave, 83 apartments · built 2015 · 6 floors, 1.2 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent

Sources

• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

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