$4,200
12 Month Lease
247 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116
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508-388-1053
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
700 sq ft
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Available
Available Oct 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Deck
247 Commonwealth Ave
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$4,200 deposit,
Available Oct 1
Charming front facing penthouse unit on sought after block of beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Avenue! Take the elevator on up to your new home that features: - Grand staircase entrance w/ chandelier! - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern kitchen w/ newer appliances! - Charming exposed brick walls! - Spacious & sun filled living room! - Generously sized primary bedroom! - Smaller yet sizable 2nd bed or office! - Ample closet & storage space! - Nicely updated full tiled bathroom! - Laundry machines in building! - Available rental parking in rear! - Huge front facing private roof deck! Classic Brownstone building with elevator & laundry in prime location in the heart of Back Bay on sought after Commonwealth Ave! Situated on a coveted block between Fairfield & Gloucester Streets, the building is nestled in line with other gorgeous traditional Brownstones, overlooking the well manicured park on the Commonwealth Ave mall! Close to Newbury Street, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Kenmore Square, Boston Common, Suffolk University, Prudential Center, Copley Square, Restaurant Row, Boston Public Library, Public Gardens, Emerson College, Symphony Hall, Hynes Convention Center, and much more! Anything not in walking distance can be easily accessed by the close by public transportation: Green and Orange train lines nearby, as well as Silver Line shuttle, many major MBTA bus routes, and Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station! Building has shared common courtyard and laundry in basement!
247 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 base rent. 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
Hardwood Floors
Office
Basement
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Courtyard
- Deck
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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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.
Learn more about living in Back Bay
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
247 Commonwealth Ave is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and MIT.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
337 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
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Boston include Hynes Convention Center Station, located 0.4 mile from 247 Commonwealth Ave. 247 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.5 miles or 13 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 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.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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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.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
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Traffic
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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 247 Commonwealth Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
247 Commonwealth Ave has 2 shopping centers within 4.8 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.2 mi |
247 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
247 Commonwealth Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 17.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 20.4 mi |
247 Commonwealth Ave has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.5 miles away and a 29 minute drive.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Courtyard
- Deck
247 Commonwealth Ave Photos
247 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116