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$5,250 / Month

285 Parker St Unit 1

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Newton, MA 02459

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Beds Baths Average SF
5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br 3.5 Baths 3.5 Baths 3.5 Ba 2,818 SF

Fees and Policies

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Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Air Conditioning

About This Property

For Rent***Unique1st floor condo & detached Carriage House--perfect for work at home, nanny, in-law or guest suite. This condo has 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The main unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & high ceilings. The living room with a gas stove, a dining room w/sliders to the deck, & the kitchen all flow together to make gatherings enjoyable. The kitchen has an island, Gas, soapstone, & pantry. Completing this area is a main suite with a bath, 2 more bedrooms, & full bath. Walk across your attached deck to the Carriage House! The Carriage House has a 1st-floor office/play space & half bath--perfect for those who work from home but need the space. Upstairs is a Country Inn retreat for your extended family! Guests enjoy spacious bedrooms with wood cathedral ceilings & walls, skylights, a sleeping loft, a bath, & a large multi-purpose living area. Tons of storage, Gas heating, 2-car parking, & private yard. Walk to a bevy of restaurants in Newton Center, T," schools & conservation"

285 Parker St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02459 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton attendance zone.

Condo Features

Air Conditioning

Microwave

Refrigerator

Disposal

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Deck
Location Get Directions
City - Newton

An affluent suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Boston, Newton is a family-friendly area with plentiful amenities. Newton, Massachusetts houses part of Boston College, as well as a few private universities. Newton prides itself on its great public school district, Newton Public Schools, offering options like Newton South High School. Luxury apartment and condo rentals are spread throughout Newton, giving you a wide range of upscale options to choose from.

Residents appreciate access to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail, affording them easy commutes to neighboring areas. Enjoy shopping malls like the Shops at Chestnut Hill and Chestnut Hill Square for popular retailers and a variety of eateries. Get outdoors at Cold Spring Park, complete with nature trails and sports fields and courts.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 2769 Sq Ft $1,700 $2,568 $2,970
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 2901 Sq Ft $1,250 $2,495 $3,940
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2599 Sq Ft $2,600 $4,055 $5,200
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 4156 Sq Ft $3,200 $5,883 $7,340
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 4542 Sq Ft $1,250 $7,283 $17,000
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Air Conditioning Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Babson College
Drive: 13 min 6.3 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 14 min 6.8 mi
285 Parker St Unit 1 is within 6 minutes or 3.1 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Babson College.
Schools
Roland Hayes School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
459 Students
Nearby
Countryside Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
372 Students
Attendance Zone
Bowen Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
360 Students
Attendance Zone
Oak Hill Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
657 Students
Attendance Zone
Newton South High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,837 Students
Attendance Zone
Boston College Campus School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
Wellan Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
261 Students
Nearby
School data provided by 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

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Centre, located 0.9 mile from 285 Parker St Unit 1. 285 Parker St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 13.3 miles or 23 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 42.2 miles or 61 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Newton Highlands
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Eliot
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Chestnut Hill
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Waban
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Needham Heights
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
West Roxbury
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Highland
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Newtonville
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
West Newton
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 23 min 13.3 mi
Worcester Regional
 Drive: 61 min 42.2 mi

Walkability Near 285 Parker St Newton, MA 02459

Car-Dependent
46
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
45
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
45
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 285 Parker St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Marketplace Center
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Needham Street Village Shops
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
The Highlands Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
285 Parker St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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: 3 min 1.9 mi
Cutler Park Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.6 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Brook Farm Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
285 Parker St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Cutler Park Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Bournewood Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
285 Parker St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 4.2 miles, the nearest is Bournewood Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 17 min 10.0 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 13.9 mi
285 Parker St Unit 1 is 10.0 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.

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