Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Thompsonville

$3,900 Total Monthly Price

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1

Newton, MA 02459

617-767-4882

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

1,364 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
1 Fireplace
Enclosed Patio or Porch
Cooling Available
Park
Shops

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1

About This Home

$1,000 deposit, Available Now

Live graciously in this totally renovated 2+/3 bedroom,1.5 bath Newton Center apartment. Enjoy cooking in the fully updated kitchen with premium appliances,contemporary light maple and glass cabinets,and stone counters. Entertain guests in the light-filled dining room,then gather round the decorative gas fireplace in the living room. Live comfortably with 2 spacious bedrooms and a bonus room perfect for an office,central air conditioning,direct entry garage parking,a private enclosed porch with a warm southern exposure,private laundry in basement,ample basement storage,and a pretty shared yard and patio. Landlord handles lawn care and snow removal. Situated on a peaceful tree-lined street,yet close to everything: all the coffee shops and trendy eateries in Newton Center; the Green Line T for quick trips to Longwood,Fenway,and downtown Boston; Weeks Field and Crystal Lake for summertime fun; and Rte. 9. Cats ok. No smoking. MLS ID 73511989

12 Athelstane Rd is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02459 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1903

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 1,364 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,000 Property Available on 7/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 698962 Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

8,327 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Enclosed Patio or Porch

Parking

1 Car Garage

Schools

Bowen Elementary School Oak Hill Middle School Newton South High School

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $1,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Katherine Meisenheimer | LAER Realty Partners
Phone Number
Source

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City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Patio

Porch

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston College	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Babson College	Drive:	13 min	6.4 mi
Brandeis University	Drive:	14 min	6.9 mi

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 is within 5 minutes or 2.8 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Babson College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Centre Station, located 0.6 mile from 12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1. 12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 13.0 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Newton Centre Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Newton Highlands Station	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Eliot Station	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Station	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Waban Station	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Needham Heights	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Highland	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
West Newton	Drive:	9 min	5.2 mi
Auburndale	Drive:	11 min	6.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	23 min	13.0 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Marketplace Center	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
The Center @ Chestnut Hill	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Needham Street Village Shops	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Hammond Pond Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Cutler Park Reservation	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Brook Farm Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Cutler Park Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Bournewood Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Bournewood Hospital which is 3.5 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation	Drive:	17 min	10.1 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	24 min	14.0 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	46 min	26.4 mi

12 Athelstane Rd Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 26.4 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 10.1 miles away and a 17 minute drive.