$4,300
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53
Boston, MA 02215
3 Days Ago
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
900 sq ft
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- Hardwood Floors
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$4,300 deposit,
Available Now
Great new listing on Commonwealth Ave in a top notch Manhattan style elevator building next to the Harvard University Club. High ceilings, open floor plan and two exposures on the fifth floor offer so much sunlight! The granite breakfast bar leads to an over sized living room with newer hardwood floors perfect for entertaining. Both bedrooms are large and feature built-ins in the closets. Large in-unit laundry. Lots of extra storage. Literally around the corner from Newbury St. Garage parking available right next door in The Somerset garage for an extra monthly fee. Heat and hot water included. Available September 1st.382
542 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02215 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. 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
- Washer/Dryer
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
Fees and Policies
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Boston is the iconic capital and largest city of Massachusetts, known for its historical significance, top-notch culinary scene, and beautiful Bayfront views. Nestled on Massachusetts Bay, Boston is home to numerous universities including Harvard University, Boston College, Northeastern University, the University of Massachusetts-Boston, the Berklee College of Music, and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. In fact, there are 54 colleges and universities in the Boston area, dating all the way back to 1636 when Harvard was established.
Boston played a crucial role in the American Revolution, being the site of major events like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. This city is filled with historic sites, landmarks, and architecture like the Boston Common, the first park in the country, dating back to 1624. Locals frequent Freedom Trail for its walking park that begins at the park and leads past several historic sites, including Paul Revere’s House and Faneuil Hall.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Lesley Univ., Art Institute. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Boston University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
426 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
127 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
193 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 Kenmore Station, located 0.1 mile from 542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53. 542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.8 miles or 13 minutes away.
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
Time and distance from 542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 has 3 shopping centers within 4.6 miles, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Charles River Reservation
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Charles River Reservation, Coit Observatory, and Boston Public Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 15.8 mi |
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 is 14.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
542 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 Photos
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542 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215