Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton

$3,350 Total Monthly Price

278 Cabot St Unit 2

Newton, MA 02460

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2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,200 sq ft
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Available Mar 23

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278 Cabot St Unit 2

About This Home

$3,350 deposit, Available Mar 23

May 1,2026. No Fee. Wonderful Newtonville! Close to shops,the Cabot Elementary School & Newton North High School,the Commuter Rail,& many bus routes,too. Convenient access to the Mass Pike (Route 90). This redone 2 BR has both charm & modern conveniences. It’s a lovely 2nd floor unit w/ 2 bedrooms & a den/office that may act as a 3rd bedroom. It boasts a gracious foyer,a living room w/ decorative fireplace & built-in shelving,a dining room,an updated kitchen & a deck,too. Laundry in the basement is free. 1 tandem parking spot in the driveway is included. Tenant pays for gas for heat,hot water & cooking. Landlord pays electricity &water. Compliance certificates attached to this listing. Excellent credit & references are required. First Month’s Rent,Last Month’s Rent & Security Deposit are required for move in. MLS# 73489946

278 Cabot St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02460 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.

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
    
    $3,350

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.

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Listed by Elizabeth Davidow | Centre Realty Group
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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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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Boston College	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Bentley University	Drive:	9 min	4.1 mi
Brandeis University	Drive:	10 min	4.3 mi

278 Cabot St Unit 2 is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Bentley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Highlands Station, located 2.1 miles from 278 Cabot St Unit 2. 278 Cabot St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.8 miles or 20 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 41.5 miles or 61 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Newton Highlands Station	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Newton Centre Station	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Waban Station	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Eliot Station	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Newtonville	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Waltham	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Waltham	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
West Newton	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi
Auburndale	Drive:	8 min	4.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	20 min	11.8 mi
Worcester Regional	Drive:	61 min	41.5 mi

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Time and distance from 278 Cabot St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Washington Street Center	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Stop & Shop Plaza	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Shaw's Plaza	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi

278 Cabot St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 3.1 miles, which is about a 6-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:	6 min	2.8 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation	Drive:	10 min	4.0 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi
Cutler Park Reservation	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi

278 Cabot St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Chestnut Hill Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi