Villa Victoria

393 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118 · also known as Victoria Apartments

Villa Victoria is an income-restricted apartments at 393 Shawmut Ave in South End, Boston, MA 02118, with 190 apartments.

At a glance

• 190 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 11 1-bedroom, 119 2-bedroom, 34 3-bedroom, 26 4+ bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Villa Victoria is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 190 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 97 out of 100 (2026-09-28).

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:

• Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.5 mi
• Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line), 0.5 mi
• Prudential (MBTA Green Line E), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• 43 W Dedham St (MBTA 10), under 0.1 mi
• Washington St @ W Dedham St (MBTA SL4 SL5), under 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 1.0 mi

Public schools nearby

• Blackstone Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.1 mi
• Melvin H. King South End Academy (high, grades 2–12), 0.2 mi

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

Questions about Villa Victoria

How many units are in Villa Victoria?

Villa Victoria has 190 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Villa Victoria right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Villa Victoria?

Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line) is 0.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Villa Victoria income-restricted housing?

Yes. Villa Victoria is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 190 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Villa Victoria

• Torre Unidad — 80 W Dedham St, 199 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Ruth Barkley Apartments — 1472 Washington St, 414 apartments · built 1950, 0.1 mi
• Viviendas — 4A W Dedham St, 185 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Bradley Properties — 336 Shawmut Ave, 71 apartments, 0.1 mi
• West Newton Apartments — 94 West Newton Street, 146 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Franklin Square House — 11 E Newton St, 193 apartments · built 1853, 0.2 mi
• Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments — 42 Harrison Archway, 414 apartments, 0.2 mi
• South End Tenants Houses I — 106 W Concord St, 100 apartments, 0.2 mi

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

Sources

• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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