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$2,900 / Month

280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4

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Boston, MA 02130

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    585 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Smoke Free
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $2,900 deposit, Available Sep 1

Brighton 1 Bed / 1 Bath – One Month Free – Renovated – $2,900 – Available 9/1 This 585 sq ft first-floor Brighton apartment combines modern updates with classic charm and is located right on Commonwealth Ave for unbeatable access to shops, restaurants, and public transit. One month free rent makes it an exceptional value. Inside your new home: Modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, microwave, oven/range, refrigerator) Renovated bathroom with updated fixtures Hardwood floors throughout Disposal for added convenience Building features: Laundry in building Well-maintained walk-up building Included in rent: Heat, hot water, water, trash removal. Pet policy: Pet friendly — $50/month per cat (max 2), $100/month per dog (max 40 lbs). Location highlights: Steps to the B Line for direct access to Boston University, Allston, and Back Bay Short walk to Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Cleveland Circle Near grocery stores, restaurants, and cafés Easy access to Storrow Drive and the Mass Pike Available September 1st. Price is flexible for strong applicants. One month free rent. Listed by Jacob Tamkin, Red Tree Real Estate, Brookline, MA.

280 Chestnut Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02130 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Cable
  • Air Conditioning

Property Information

  • 3 units

Contact

  • Listed by Jacob Tamkin
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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Neighborhood

Jamaica Central-South Sumner is a section of Jamaica Plain spanning north of Arborway Road. The verdant area is made up of good schools, peaceful communities, scenic views, and easy access to surrounding cities, including Boston. Boston's excellent mass transit system, which includes buses, subways, and light rail, serves this neighborhood. The southern portion of the neighborhood partially encompasses Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University while the western side features Willow Pond Meadow as well as the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. A variety of shopping and dining choices are located along Centre Street. The rest of the neighborhood is filled with residential homes complemented by lush greenery.

Learn more about living in Jamaica Central-South Sumner 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
MCPHS University, Boston
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
MassArt
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 is within 6 minutes or 2.3 miles from MCPHS University, Boston. It is also near MassArt and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Curley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
931 Students
Attendance Zone
Mendell Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
312 Students
Attendance Zone
Boston Latin Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
Attendance Zone
Dearborn Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
541 Students
Attendance Zone
The English High
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
651 Students
Attendance Zone
Neighborhood Schools
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Meridian Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
67 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Green Street Station, located 0.3 mile from 280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4. 280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.0 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Green Street Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Stony Brook Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Jackson Square Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Forest Hills Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Heath Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Forest Hills
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Four Corners/Geneva
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Roslindale Village
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
69
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
83
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Mecca at Grove Hall
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
The Longwood Galleria
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 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
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Lower Neponset River Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, and Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Hospital
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
New England Baptist Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Arbour Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 15.2 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 34 min 17.1 mi
280 Chestnut Ave Unit 4 is 15.2 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up

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