Shipway Place has 17 homes in three single-unit buildings. The homes include 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Unit sizes range from 726 to 1,387 square feet. No multi-unit buildings exist in the community. The community provides hot water and a garden area. It offers a pool, a park, tennis courts, a bike path, public transportation, highway access, and a house of worship. The garden area complements the outdoor features and the bike path. Tennis courts and the pool provide space for exercise. The pet policy entries include Yes, No, and Restrictions. The community is not a senior-only community. The 17 homes split across the three single-unit buildings. Public transportation and highway access support travel to other areas. The pool and park provide places for outdoor time near the buildings. The garden area offers planted space for residents.
Charlestown is a historic waterfront neighborhood near downtown Boston. The area features the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution, and riverside parks with walking paths. This district has grocery stores, cafes, bakeries, small shops, schools, playgrounds, and a community center. Public transit runs via the Orange Line at Community College station and several bus routes that give a short ride to downtown. Drivers find easy access to major roads. The area hosts year-round local events and has a mix of old homes and newer condos.