$4,000
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548 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 9,999 SF |
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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.
About This Property
Fifth floor front facing condo in the middle of the action in Kenmore Square that features: - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern, fully equipped kitchen! - Stainless appliances & dishwasher! - Spacious bay front living room! - Primary bedroom w/ private bath! - Large closet in sizable 2nd bedroom! - Updated tiled full main bathroom! - Laundry facilities on same floor! - Available on site rental parking!
548 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02459 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton School District attendance zone.
Condo Features
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
548 Commonwealth Ave,
Newton,
MA
02459
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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Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.3 mi |
548 Commonwealth Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Bentley University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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 Newton include Newton Centre Station, located 0.6 mile from 548 Commonwealth Ave. 548 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 12.0 miles or 21 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 21 min | 12.0 mi |
Walkability Near 548 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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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 548 Commonwealth Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
548 Commonwealth Ave 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Hammond Pond Reservation
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Hemlock Gorge Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Cutler Park Reservation
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
548 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Chestnut Hill Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
548 Commonwealth Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.4 mi |
548 Commonwealth Ave is 10.8 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
548 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459