Buying a home in Fenway rarely comes with a price tag under $200,000, but this income-restricted studio offers an unusually affordable route to ownership in one of Boston’s most central neighborhoods.
Located at 43 Hemenway Street, the for-sale studio sits near Huntington Avenue, Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, the Emerald Necklace, Back Bay, and the Green Line. The building is wheelchair accessible and includes air conditioning, in-building laundry, a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher.
The listing is available to qualifying applicants earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, or AMI. View the most up-to-date AMI ranges in Boston to see if you qualify.
Unlike a randomized affordable-housing lottery, the home is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis—meaning qualified applicants should contact the listing agent as soon as possible. Applications are accepted through October 31, 2026.
$199K to own a Fenway studio: Inside the 43 Hemenway Street opportunity
The available home at 43 Hemenway Street is a studio apartment for sale in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, priced at $199,314. The income-restricted opportunity is available to qualifying households earning up to 80% of Area Median Income, or AMI, and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis through October 31, 2026.
- Air conditioning
- Free shared laundry in-building
- Refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
Quick checklist: How to apply
- Confirm eligibility: Review the household-size and income requirements for 80% AMI before contacting the agent. Applicants should use Boston’s eligibility estimator to determine whether they are likely to qualify.
- Contact Boston Home Center: Reach out to the Boston Home Center at homecenter@boston.gov or (617) 635-4663 to request application details and next steps.
- Submit income documentation: The property manager will conduct an initial screening and request proof of income from prospective applicants.
- Complete a property viewing: Applicants selected by the property manager may be invited to view the studio before proceeding.
- Finish certification: Applicants who move forward must provide complete financial documentation. Compliance officers will certify eligibility before the purchase can be finalized.
- Apply promptly: This is not a lottery. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested buyers should not wait until the October 31 deadline.
For more information, view the online application or contact Boston Home Center at 26 Court Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, by email at homecenter@boston.gov or by phone at (617) 635-4663.
