Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Commonwealth

$2,250 Total Monthly Price

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3

Boston, MA 02135

617-962-1480

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

735 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
1 Fireplace
Community Pool
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
No Cooling

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3

About This Home

Available Aug 1

Very unique and beautiful one bedroom condo located next to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and DCR Parkland. This extra large unit features very large rooms with high ceilings,beautiful hardwood floors. The living room overlooks a large flowering courtyard and is entered through french doors and has a working fireplace. The kitchen has dishwasher,disposal,lots of cabinets and counters and plenty of room for a table. A long hallway leads down to a very large bedroom. In the basement you get your own private storage room that can fit about 10 bicycles or other items that you don't want cluttering up your apartment. Sorry no undergrads will be considered and no smoking is allowed on the premises. Good credit (725+) is required MLS ID 73536510

1988 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02135 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

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1930

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 735 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number W:21 P:02467 S:038,1218343 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, snow removal, extra storage

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Laundry Facilities

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path

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 Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

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.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Heat
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Don Neuwirth | Centre Realty Group
Phone Number
Source

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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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Amenities

Fireplace

Disposal

Range

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston College, Brighton	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Boston College	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Boston University	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Emmanuel College	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Boston University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include South Street Station, located 0.1 mile from 1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3. 1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.2 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
South Street Station	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Chiswick Road Station	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Boston College Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Cleveland Circle Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Newtonville	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	4.3 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Forest Hills	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	10.2 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

Soundscore^™

67 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Washington Street Plaza	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Washington Square	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
The Street - Chestnut Hill, MA	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	6 min	3.5 mi

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Chestnut Hill Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation	Drive:	21 min	12.5 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	27 min	15.1 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	42 min	23.9 mi

1988 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 has 3 military bases within 23.9 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 12.5 miles away and a 21 minute drive.