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1197 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02134

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Available Jun 1

1197 Commonwealth Ave

About This Home

Available Jun 1

Available for June 1st, 2026 Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in Allston, near Packard's Corner. The apartment has hardwood floors, heat and hot water included, and laundry available in the building. Transportation: Bus: 501 Cambridge St @ Franklin St (0.36 mi) Bus: 64 N Beacon St @ Cambridge St (0.47 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.06 mi) Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave (0.09 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.14 mi)

1197 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Neighborhood

Situated about five miles west of Downtown Boston, Commonwealth boasts a vibrant atmosphere with charming brick buildings, local shops, delectable restaurants, numerous entertainment options, lush parks and playgrounds, and a diverse population. Commonwealth is convenient to several renowned attractions, including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline Booksmith, and Brighton Music Hall.

Commonwealth residents also enjoy quick access to Boston College, making the area especially popular among the institution’s students, faculty, and staff. A host of T stops strewn along Commonwealth Avenue provide easy commutes and travels to Greater Boston as well as convenience to an array of metropolitan amenities.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Emmanuel College	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

1197 Commonwealth Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Boston University. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Harvard Avenue Station, located 0.1 mile from 1197 Commonwealth Ave. 1197 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.2 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Avenue Station	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Packard's Corner Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Babcock Street Station	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Allston Street Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Yawkey	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	8 min	2.8 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	10 min	4.1 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	11 min	5.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	8.2 mi

Walker's Paradise

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1197 Commonwealth Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market Plaza	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Allston Marketplace	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Washington Street Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

1197 Commonwealth Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi

1197 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi