$2,950
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B
Boston, MA 02116
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
9,999 sq ft
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Available
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Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Gated
- Smoke Free
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,950 deposit,
Available Now
GUT RENOVATION! IN-UNIT LAUNDRY! BRAND NEW MARBLE BATHROOM! AMAZING LOCATION! - Granite Countertops - Stainless Steel appliances - Spacious, open-concept garden-level apartment - Hardwood floors throughout - New renovation - In-unit laundry - Brand new marble bathroom - Perfect Commonwealth Ave location near the Boston Common - Cat-friendly - No undergrads - No smoking Reach out today! First Month's Rent: $2950.00 Last Month's Rent: $2950.00 Security Deposit: $0.00 Lock & Key Fee: $100.00 Brokerage Fee: $0.00 Total: $6000.00 Move-in costs may be negotiable for well-qualified applicants. Additional fees (non-mandatory): Cat Rent: $0.00 Dog Rent: N/A - no dogs Parking Fee: N/A - street permit Move-in costs may be negotiable for well-qualified applicants. The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise.
GUT RENOVATION! IN-UNIT LAUNDRY! BRAND NEW MARBLE BATHROOM! AMAZING LOCATION! - Granite Countertops - Stainless Steel appliances - Spacious, open-concept garden-level apartment - Hardwood floors throughout - New renovation - In-unit laundry - Brand new marble bathroom - Perfect Commonwealth Ave location near the Boston Common - Cat-friendly - No undergrads - No smoking Reach out today! First Month's Rent: $2950.00 Last Month's Rent: $2950.00 Security Deposit: $0.00 Lock & Key Fee: $100.00 Brokerage Fee: $0.00 Total: $6000.00 Move-in costs may be negotiable for well-qualified applicants. Additional fees (non-mandatory): Cat Rent: $0.00 Dog Rent: N/A - no dogs Parking Fee: N/A - street permit Move-in costs may be negotiable for well-qualified applicants. The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise.
197 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
* 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.
Condo Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Double Pane Windows
- Large Bedrooms
- Gated
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.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Cats Allowed
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Back Bay is one of Boston's most architecturally striking neighborhoods, built on land reclaimed from the tidal flats of the Charles River in the mid-1800s. That ambitious landfill project gave the neighborhood its name and left behind a grid of wide, tree-lined streets that feel rare in a city otherwise defined by its winding, colonial-era roads. Commonwealth Avenue, the neighborhood's central boulevard, stretches from the Public Garden westward with a landscaped mall running down its center, flanked by rows of preserved Victorian brownstones.
The neighborhood draws residents who want proximity to Boston's core without sacrificing a sense of residential calm. Newbury Street and Boylston Street anchor the commercial life here, while Copley Square and the Prudential Center mark two of Back Bay's most recognized civic and retail landmarks. Northeastern University sits just at the neighborhood's southern edge.
The rental landscape reflects the neighborhood's prestige and density.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Northeastern University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
100 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
80 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
212 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B. 197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 12 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
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Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B has 3 shopping centers within 4.9 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Boston Public Garden
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.8 mi |
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
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| Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 17.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 20.0 mi |
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B has 3 military bases within 20.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.6 miles away and a 29 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Double Pane Windows
- Large Bedrooms
- Gated
197 Commonwealth Ave Unit B Photos
197 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116